Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Will Consider Research Data Specialist I
Working in a more advanced senior capacity under the Geoinformatics & Enterprise GIS Services Branch Chief, a Research Data Supervisor II, the incumbent will conduct complex to highly complex GIS work with minimal supervision. Routinely studying, analyzing and developing conclusions based on spatial analysis for various transportation GIS business needs as well as promoting established GIS best practices and assistance to less experienced team-members or other Caltans users are expected of the incumbent. Functioning as a GIS center of excellence, the Branch provides these services to Caltrans Districts, and business areas including the Divisions of Maintenance, and Traffic Operations, Construction, Transportation Planning, and as well as programs for transportation equity, and safety.
Performing work on more advanced senior-level assigned tasks and projects that involve researching and innovating through the use of geospatial analysis methodologies for transportation GIS using desktop, web GIS tools, creation of low/no-code web GIS Apps, dashboards, and mobile GIS technologies, as well as publishing or updating results into authoritative geospatial data and information products or Apps on Caltrans enterprise GIS platforms are the primary duties to be fulfilled by the incumbent.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Research Data Specialist II/I 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.
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.
Working Conditions
Position located in Sacramento, Sacramento County. Work hours will be set between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. While at their base of operation, Incumbents will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. Incumbents may be required to travel in state, and infrequent travel out of state. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is 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, or 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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
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. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
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
Hiring Unit Contact: Shereen Singh
