Research Data Specialist III

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Education Research and Evaluation Administrator I of the Data Visualization and Insight Office, the Research Data Specialist III (RDS III) performs most of their duties in the Software Engineering domain and acts as the lead to extract, compile, and analyze data from various data collection systems, along with data stored in the Department's data warehouse. The RDS III will also process and analyze TK-12 educational data and design and conduct a wide range of complex research and data analysis that help inform data requests from specific policy makers and administration within a 30-day time frame. This position functions as a senior subject matter expert on the data to appropriately synthesize and interpret the information to develop novel insights, conduct data quality checks, prepare data visualizations that are featured in reports and data narratives, and make recommendations to support the administration and policy makers make decisions. The RDS III will also need to collaborate with staff internal and external to the department as well as produce one-time, short-term, and long-term reports that support high priority initiatives and programs.

For additional information about this position, please refer to the duty statement.

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Working Conditions

TELEWORK OPTION

HYBRID

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. Currently, the hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and working a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Special Requirements

Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name ,” be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following:

Please provide an example(s) when answering the following statements/questions:

1) What interests you about this position?

2) Describe your knowledge of, and experience with, compiling, processing and producing data tables and data files. Why did you produce this data? Explain if you experienced any challenges and how did you overcame them. In your description, include your experience in developing complex software applications using SQL, SAS, and/or web based scripting languages.

3) Describe in detail your experience managing multiple projects. Include specific examples of any tight timelines that you had to meet and describe your approach to initiating, planning, organizing, and coordinating these projects. Additionally, elaborate on your collaboration with team members, any necessary adjustments you made in response to changing directions, any activities that you led, and how you met the requested deadline.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

•Working knowledge of Microsoft Office components, T-SQL Server, Visual Studio, Excel, PowerBI, and statistical software (e.g., SAS and/or SPSS)

•Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

•Ability to work collegially in teams and in a shared decision-making capacity as well as work independently

•Have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders on educationally sensitive issues

•Strong problem solving and creative solutions development skills, and the ability to easily adapt to changing priorities

•Ability to perform the assigned duties of the class and work under pressure when there are stringent deadlines to meet

•Possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, and good judgment.

Benefits

The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit. Some of these benefits include:

· Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance

· Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days

·401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

· Employee Assistance Program

· Commute Program

More benefit information can be found on CalHR’s website: Benefits Summary

Important Application Instructions

• How to Apply for state jobs:
• Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer account are highly recommended.
• DO NOT include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, student identification number, driver license (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, and marital status.
• Incomplete or late application packages will NOT be considered.
• For experience to be considered, your STD 678 (state application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Applications that are submitted blank or with “see resume” in place of duties performed will be considered incomplete.
• For civil service classifications, do not use working titles.
• If you choose not to submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD. 678), use the revised 06/2024 version.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or diploma. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. List of approved agencies:
• Please note that the CalCareer system will not allow you to make changes to your application once it is submitted.
• Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview but must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

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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 -

  A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS IS REQUIRED. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions. Applications without the SOQ will not be considered.

  For assistance in completing the SOQ, we encourage you to watch the following video: