Job Posting: Research Data Supervisor I

Department of Social Services

JC-267593
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Research Data Supervisor I
RESEARCH DATA SUPERVISOR I

$6,403.00 - $7,954.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 12/13/2021

Job Description and Duties

This is a repost, if you have already applied - no need to reapply, your application is still being considered.

The Department of Social Services (CDSS) is looking for Research Data Supervisor Is (RDS I) in several of its programs to help build and implement the innovative public policy projects that address the State’s social issues plaguing our communities. CDSS is a department that fosters and drives innovative public policy projects that address the social issues plaguing our communities statewide. Our teams do their daily work with a work environment where collaborative and proactive problem solving is strongly encouraged.

 

By submitting one application, you will compete for 3 RDS I positions in 3 different units. Please make sure to submit one Statement of Qualifications that speaks to the opportunities you are most interested in. Click on the links below to read the position descriptions and duty statements. Then hit apply if one or multiple of the positions are of interest to you!

 

Research Data Supervisor I - Dashboard Design Unit

 

Research Data Supervisor I - Machine Learning and Case Modeling Unit

 

Research Data Supervisor I – State & Federal Reporting Unit 2

 

Please submit all required documents, as explained in "Application Instructions" to be considered. In completing your application, you will be considered for all the available positions. Upon being invited for an interview, you will have an opportunity to share which position(s) you are most interested in.

 

Working Conditions

This work location is very convenient!  The CDSS is located two blocks from the light rail and public transportation; within walking distance to the State Capitol, parks, restaurants, farmer’s markets and the Golden 1 Arena. We offer an onsite cafeteria, onsite Golden 1 ATM, workout room and onsite day care services. Our building has easy access to I-5, Highway 50 and Highway 80.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-267593
Position #(s):
800-656-5734-XXX
Working Title:
Research Data Supervisor I
Classification:
RESEARCH DATA SUPERVISOR I
$6,403.00 - $7,954.00
# of Positions:
3
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
California Department of Social Services

Department Information

The Department of Social Services offers opportunities to advance important decisions that affect at least 8 million Californians. Across our programs we work to serve, aid, and protect needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility, and foster independence. We are not as fancy as Silicon Valley; nor are we a Fortune 500 company. But that's ok, because we work with a purpose- helping and protecting Californians in need.

Special Requirements

Candidates are required to complete a Statement of Qualifications comprised of the following four questions. This statement should be no longer than three letter pages using no smaller than Arial 12-point size font. Cover letters, resumes, and applications will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Please write the question before answering it.


  1. Given that we are filling several positions at this time, we would like to know where you see your best fit in the Department of Social Services. Please state the position(s) you’re most interested in from the list above. Applicants will only be considered for the positions they list in this response.

  2. Please describe how your education, training, experience and skills make you an ideal candidate for this position.

  3. Please describe your experience managing a small team working towards a shared goal. In your response, please briefly describe the goal you were working towards, any challenges you encountered, how you were able to work collaboratively as a team, and the ultimate outcome of this effort.

  4. Please describe a situation in which you used data to address, analyze, or explore a highly sensitive or complex issue. In your response, please briefly describe the issue you were exploring, the role you played in the effort, and the ultimate outcome.

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the recruitment process if the employment history is not complete. Resumes will not take place of employment history.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Training and Development assignments may be considered based on the availability of eligible candidates and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to appointment. Training and Development assignments are considered limited term, 12 months, and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 12/13/2021

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Social Services
Attn: Certification Unit, 8-15-58
P.O.Box 944243
Sacramento, CA 94244-2430

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Social Services
Certification Unit
744 P Street, MS 8-15-58
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!  The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program and monthly $65 transportation voucher.  Click here to view all the attractive benefits available to state employees!

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Nancy Tormey
(916) 767-7188
Nancy.Tormey@dss.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Office
(916) 657-2326
EEOoffice@dss.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Exam Information

Examination Information:

Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of Social Services must apply and compete through the State recruitment process.  Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement:

CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search

If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. For questions regarding the examination process and/or career opportunities with the California Department of Social Services, please contact the Examination Unit at examinations@dss.ca.gov.

Applicant Survey

Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows:  Recruitment Survey

Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.