Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Will consider Research Data Analyst I

Under the general supervision of the Office Chief for the Office of Complete Streets Design, a Supervising Landscape Architect, and the direction of a Senior team member in the Office of Complete Streets Design, the incumbent will perform a wide variety of tasks including complex research and data analysis utilizing both tabular and spatial data. The incumbent will collaborate with the collection and cleaning of Complete Streets inventory and can perform, with supervision, research and analysis using geographic information systems (GIS) techniques and methodologies. With an intermediate level of knowledge, the incumbent will help with the development of communication products such as but not limited to verbal and digital presentations, diagrams, and maps. With direction, the incumbent can also study, analyze and develop conclusions based on the spatial analysis of various subjects related to Complete Streets.

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Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Research Data Analyst II  exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.  To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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Working Conditions

Position is located at 1120 N Street Sacramento, CA 95814.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

This is a Limited Term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent.

For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for Research Data Analyst I, please contact Heidi Cervantes at (916) 823-6606 or email at Heidi.Cervantes@dot.ca.gov.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position. Please include a 1-2 pages, 12-point font, SOQ that describes your experience as it relates to this position/duty statement. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

1. Describe your experience conducting research and data analysis in a professional or academic capacity, including software applications used. Include any experience with spatial data (such as GIS), as well as experience with data compilation, cleaning, integration, and analysis, and any experience creating tools.

1. Describe your understanding of, or interest in meeting Caltrans’ strategic safety, equity, climate, and prosperity goals, and experience in active transportation, complete streets, or multi-modal transportation.

1. Discuss experience communicating your data analysis process, procedures, findings, and recommendations. How have you represented your work to parties inside and outside your area of expertise? Please provide examples.

1. Describe your experience initiating and maintaining positive working relationships across multi-disciplinary teams.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment.  Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

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