U.S. Department of Transportation
RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II
U.S. Department of Transportation, Los Angeles, California, United States,
Under the general direction of the GIS Branch Chief, in the Office of Vegetation and Wildfire Management (OVWM), a Senior Landscape Architect (Supervisory), the incumbent is the Division of Maintenance Geographic Information System (GIS) Assistant Coordinator and is responsible for the continued development and maintenance of the Division's GIS Program. The position will assist in the implementation and maintenance of GIS databases, capabilities, and services for OVWM and the Division of Maintenance. The incumbent will assist in the design, testing, integration, and deployment of spatial and non-spatial databases as well as GIS web-based applications for OVWM, offices in the Division of Maintenance, and Departmental use. The incumbent may work on multidisciplinary teams or have responsibilities for a project or support activity. The Assistant GIS Coordinator may participate in various GIS steering committees and any technical working groups on matters relating to enterprise GIS and governance efforts. The incumbent will often work with sensitive and confidential data used for GIS analysis and products for the highest levels in the Department involving policy and strategic matters.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
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.Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.PARF# 56-5-060 / JC- 441721Working ConditionsPosition located at 1120 N Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County.
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.New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.Minimum RequirementsRESEARCH DATA ANALYST IIPosition DetailsJob Code #:
JC-441721Position #(s):
913-720-5731-XXXWorking Title:
Assistant HQ Maintenance GIS CoordinatorClassification:
RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II $6,265.00 - $7,848.00 A# of Positions:
MultipleWork Location:
Sacramento CountyTelework:
HybridJob Type:
Permanent, Full TimeDepartment InformationCaltrans Mission:
Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.Caltrans Vision:
A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.Department Website:
www.dot.ca.govFrequently Asked Questions for an Applicant:
http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdfDirector’s EEO Policy:
https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunitySpecial RequirementsStatement of qualifications (SOQ) required.SOQ must not exceed a maximum of three pages (2), single-line spacing and Arial font (12 pt.)Please describe your experience as it pertains to data preparation, GIS analysis, reporting results, and creating geospatial products.Please detail the software and applications you’ve used as they pertain to spatial data creation, development, and sharing.Please describe your knowledge and experience related to geospatial data management and following prescribed standards and best practices.Please describe your experience working with interdisciplinary teams, geospatial working groups, and external stakeholders on projects or strategic matters.Please describe your experience managing multiple priority tasks and maintaining an organized approach to meet deadlines.Application InstructionsCompleted applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 8/1/2024Who May Apply:
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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).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.Required Application Package Documents: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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
Desirable QualificationsIn 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: Requires knowledge of GIS including principles and procedures of digital spatial data entry, storage, analysis and output, programming techniques for geographic analysis, design and management techniques, cartographic design, and production techniques. Requires knowledge of research methods and techniques including planning studies and investigations, statistical procedures, general principles, concepts, and terminology used in research. Requires an in-depth knowledge of the principles and concepts of computer mapping, techniques of spatial analysis that involve map overlays and proximity analysis, and with map projections and coordinate systems. The incumbent must be knowledgeable of the Department's major work activity areas and its internal organization structure, especially as the maintenance program pertains to planning, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining transportation infrastructure. Based on experience and expertise, the incumbent must have the ability to identify spatial data needs for complex analyses and assess adequacy of existing data to meet these needs; develop procedures for collection and integration of disparate digital and non-digital data sources, design and test complex data base structures for storage and manipulation of spatial data, perform complex spatial analyses as required for pavement management, roadway rehabilitation, emergency operations, roadside management, storm water, major maintenance, and telecommunications. Must have the ability to independently analyze and interpret data, and prepare research and statistical reports. Must be able to adapt and perform spatial analysis techniques and methods to complex maintenance problems involving geographic information. Experience with Python programming language recommended. Must be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, dealing with tact and persuasion and be able to communicate both orally and in writing.Contact InformationHuman Resources Contact:Ruby Leung(279) 234-2520ruby.leung@dot.ca.govHiring Unit Contact:Evan Torres(916) 917-4099evan.torres@dot.ca.gov
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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.Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.PARF# 56-5-060 / JC- 441721Working ConditionsPosition located at 1120 N Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County.
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.New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.Minimum RequirementsRESEARCH DATA ANALYST IIPosition DetailsJob Code #:
JC-441721Position #(s):
913-720-5731-XXXWorking Title:
Assistant HQ Maintenance GIS CoordinatorClassification:
RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II $6,265.00 - $7,848.00 A# of Positions:
MultipleWork Location:
Sacramento CountyTelework:
HybridJob Type:
Permanent, Full TimeDepartment InformationCaltrans Mission:
Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.Caltrans Vision:
A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.Department Website:
www.dot.ca.govFrequently Asked Questions for an Applicant:
http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdfDirector’s EEO Policy:
https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunitySpecial RequirementsStatement of qualifications (SOQ) required.SOQ must not exceed a maximum of three pages (2), single-line spacing and Arial font (12 pt.)Please describe your experience as it pertains to data preparation, GIS analysis, reporting results, and creating geospatial products.Please detail the software and applications you’ve used as they pertain to spatial data creation, development, and sharing.Please describe your knowledge and experience related to geospatial data management and following prescribed standards and best practices.Please describe your experience working with interdisciplinary teams, geospatial working groups, and external stakeholders on projects or strategic matters.Please describe your experience managing multiple priority tasks and maintaining an organized approach to meet deadlines.Application InstructionsCompleted applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 8/1/2024Who May Apply:
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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).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.Required Application Package Documents: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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
Desirable QualificationsIn 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: Requires knowledge of GIS including principles and procedures of digital spatial data entry, storage, analysis and output, programming techniques for geographic analysis, design and management techniques, cartographic design, and production techniques. Requires knowledge of research methods and techniques including planning studies and investigations, statistical procedures, general principles, concepts, and terminology used in research. Requires an in-depth knowledge of the principles and concepts of computer mapping, techniques of spatial analysis that involve map overlays and proximity analysis, and with map projections and coordinate systems. The incumbent must be knowledgeable of the Department's major work activity areas and its internal organization structure, especially as the maintenance program pertains to planning, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining transportation infrastructure. Based on experience and expertise, the incumbent must have the ability to identify spatial data needs for complex analyses and assess adequacy of existing data to meet these needs; develop procedures for collection and integration of disparate digital and non-digital data sources, design and test complex data base structures for storage and manipulation of spatial data, perform complex spatial analyses as required for pavement management, roadway rehabilitation, emergency operations, roadside management, storm water, major maintenance, and telecommunications. Must have the ability to independently analyze and interpret data, and prepare research and statistical reports. Must be able to adapt and perform spatial analysis techniques and methods to complex maintenance problems involving geographic information. Experience with Python programming language recommended. Must be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, dealing with tact and persuasion and be able to communicate both orally and in writing.Contact InformationHuman Resources Contact:Ruby Leung(279) 234-2520ruby.leung@dot.ca.govHiring Unit Contact:Evan Torres(916) 917-4099evan.torres@dot.ca.gov
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