Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Will consider Research Data Analyst I

Under the general supervision of the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans (District Traffic Safety Branch Chief), the Research Data Analyst II (Research Analyst) independently performs the more difficult, varied, and complex research, statistical, and analytical assignments supporting the District 11 Traffic Safety & Operations Branch. The incumbent collects, validates, analyzes, and interprets transportation data from multiple sources to support traffic operations, safety programs, statewide reporting, and management decision-making. This position develops analytical tools, reports, dashboards, and data visualizations; evaluates program performance and data quality; and provides recommendations that support operational planning, continuous process improvement, and compliance with Department policies and program objective.

PARF# 11-27-0034 / JC-529184

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the RESEARCH DATA ANALYST 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 and search by typing in the classification title.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the RESEARCH DATA ANALYST 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 and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position 4050 Taylor St San Diego CA, San Diego County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The incumbent primarily works in a climate-controlled office environment with artificial and natural lighting, using a computer and  standard office equipment. The position requires prolonged use of a computer, keyboard, and monitor while conducting research,  analyzing data, preparing reports, and developing analytical products. The incumbent may be required to attend meetings and  occasionally travel to District offices, local agency facilities, or field locations to gather or validate information, conduct  observations, or support program activities. Field work may involve exposure to traffic, uneven terrain, varying weather  conditions, noise, dust, and other environmental conditions commonly associated with transportation facilities.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and 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, 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.

For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for Research Data Analyst I, please contact April Roque at (619) 929-4819 or email at April.Roque@dot.ca.gov.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

1. Describe how your education and experience have prepared you for the responsibilities of a Data Analyst II position.
2. Describe a project in which you gathered and analyzed large, complex datasets. Include examples where you verified data quality, performed preprocessing, or used tools such as Access, GIS, or data visualization software.
3. Describe a situation in which you identified a data integrity, workflow, or reporting issue. What steps did you take to diagnose the problem, how did you resolve it, and how did the outcome support improved decision making or enhance operational efficiency?

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment.  Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this 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, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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 -
  • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work

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