Research Data Analyst II

Job Description and Duties

Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended.

Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information.

To be eligible for consideration, you must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

1) Taken and passed the examination for this classification and be on a current certified list;

2) Eligible to transfer;

3) Eligible to reinstate.

Applicants that successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list. Obtaining list eligibility does not guarantee employment. Those interested in obtaining employment must apply and compete through the State recruitment process.

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For questions about the exam process, job application process, or about career opportunities with CAL FIRE, email our Recruitment Unit at [email protected] or call (916) 894-9585.

Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at:

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• This position is eligible for a hybrid telework option, in accordance with CAL FIRE’s telework policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

• This position will require in-state travel. RDA II is expected to maintain good attendance and exhibit professionalism when working cooperatively with all stakeholders. Statewide travel may be required up to 10% and may include overnight stays. 5% Emergency Duty Assignments as required.

Special Requirements

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

1. Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a 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 (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

2. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

The minimum qualifications can be found in the Research Data Analyst II c lassification specifications.

Benefits

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Your SOQ will be considered the first interview for this position and applications submitted without the SOQ will not be considered. The SOQ must be formatted as outlined in this advertisement. Specifically, the SOQ must:

• Not exceeding two (2) pages
• Contain a header, listing your name, the Job Control Number, and the Position Number listed in the Job Announcement Posting for this position.
• Respond to each question below separately listing the question first.

Please address the following:

1. Describe your background, experience, education, and training that qualify you for this position.
2. Describe in detail your experience using Geographical Information System (GIS) for statistical and spatial analysis.

A resume, cover letter, or other material does not substitute for the SOQ and will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the SOQ.

Incomplete or missing responses to the information requested may negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications.

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 - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Failure to include the Statement of Qualifications as required shall result in disqualification from the hiring process. Please see the section labeled "Statement of Qualifications" for further information.