Job Description and Duties
Will consider a Research Data Specialist I. Under the general direction of the Enterprise Data and Geospatial Governance Program Manager, a Supervising Transportation Surveyor, the incumbent supports the implementation and sustaining of the enterprise data and geospatial governance programs, known as CTDATA, mission to provide reliable, accessible, shareable, quality controlled, and documented data for use by Caltrans and its partners that supports analysis and decision making enabled by a robust data governance framework. This work is performed through activities which will sustain what we have built, will support business area success, and will demonstrate progress and value. The incumbent will work across all Caltrans business areas and with both rank and file and management staff in accomplishing the duties of the position.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Research Data Specialist 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 here and search by typing in the classification title.
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For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for the Research Data Specialist I, please contact Shereen Singh at 530-649-7348 or email at Shareen.singh@dot.ca.gov.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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.
Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
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.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
Esther Prichard
(916) 698-3618
Esther.Prichard@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Shereen Singh
(530) 649-7348
shereen.singh@dot.ca.gov