Research Data Supervisor II - Hybrid Telework

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the Staff Services Manager II in the Research, Evaluation and Data Insights (REDI) Division, the Research Data Supervisor II will function as the supervisor responsible to directly oversee the operations of DSH System Data Section. Functions include but are not limited to:

• State Hospital Data Analytics and Reporting
• Conditional Release Program Data Analytics and Reporting
• Annual Metric Calculation, Review and Publishing – across all populations and programs
• Caseload Estimate: Patient Profiles Management and Analytics Support
• Data and Metric Automation and Innovation Support
• Pending Placement List Reporting
• Daily/weekly/Monthly Report Development and Distribution

This incumbent will oversee the functions of DSH System Data unit providing direct management to the DSH System Data team. The function of this team involves the regular and ad-hoc reporting of various census and patient driven data sets. The Research Data Supervisor ll will oversee the formulation of data reports, data analyses and data driven responses and will personally perform the most difficult or sensitive work for the group. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining data integrity throughout all reports and to work with the necessary teams to identify solutions to data reporting challenges.

This function requires advanced use of Microsoft Excel (power pivot, power query, VBA, advanced excel functions, etc.); intermediate to advanced use of statistical analysis software such as SAS and knowledge of SAS programming language (or similar); intermediate to advanced knowledge of SQL programming; and intermediate to advanced use of data visualization platforms including Tableau and Power BI.

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Working Conditions

• DSH-Sacramento is located at an 11-floor high rise building.
• This position reports to the Allenby Building in Sacramento. A hybrid Telework schedule, consistent with the State of California's in-office requirement, may be considered with prior approval from management. The incumbent may also be required to travel throughout California as needed, with prior notice.
• If telework is approved, incumbent is expected to provide in-office coverage on a rotational basis, and attend a variety of face-to-face meetings, and/or travel throughout California as needed, with prior notice.
• Minimal travel (5%) may be required. This position will require a background check via Cal DOJ Live Scan to fulfill the responsibilities of the job. Use of technology, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Teams, WebEx, Zoom, and other virtual platforms is required.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

***While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.***

NOTE: If applying by mail, please do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section.

*** Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:

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Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Benefits include: Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, 11 Paid State Holidays, one (1), eight (8) hours, Paid Personal Holiday and two (2), (16) hours, Paid Professional Development Days (PDD) per fiscal year; excellent Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans; Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; Alternate Workweek Schedules and Flextime; and, enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system.

Statement of Qualifications

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ): In Arial 12pt font and 2 pages or less describe your experience and education in the following areas:

1. Describe how your education and experience will add value to the division and be an asset in supporting DSH' Systems Data Section.
2. Describe how you have led projects involving complex data systems, ensured data integrity, and collaborated with technical and non-technical teams to support your organization and/or program outcomes.
3. Describe how your leadership has contributed to developing staff expertise and improving overall data quality and reporting capabilities.

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 required and must be included.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see the Statement of Qualifications section at the bottom of this job advertisement for more details.

  Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e. respond to questions asked), may be disqualified.