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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)

RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Sonoma, California, United States, 95476


Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.Position DetailsJob Code #:

JC-412457Position #(s):

541-101-5758-001Working Title:

Forest Practice Research Data Specialist IIClassification:

RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST IISalary:

$7,201.00 - $9,013.00 A# of Positions:

1Work Location:

Sonoma CountyTelework:

In OfficeJob Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full TimeFacility:

Northern RegionDepartment InformationThe California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California's fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 8,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California.When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!Job Description And DutiesFor questions related to the duties of the position, please contact Research Data Manager Celeste Dodge by phone at (707) 227-9201 or by email at Celeste.Dodge@fire.ca.gov.This position is located in Santa Rosa, CA.You will find additional information about the job in the

Duty Statement .Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section).Incumbents must possess 12 semester or 18 quarter units course work in any combination of a data driven research-related field. Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor’s degree. Work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis by applicants who have the required units mentioned above. This must include at least one course in statistical methods.

Application InstructionsCompleted 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.Final Filing Date:

2/16/2024Who May ApplyIndividuals 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.Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).How To ApplyComplete 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. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:Address for Mailing Application PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:Department of Forestry & Fire ProtectionAttn: CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring135 Ridgway AvenueSanta Rosa, CA 95401Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:Department of Forestry & Fire ProtectionCAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring135 Ridgway AvenueSanta Rosa, CA 9540108:00 AM - 05:00 PMRequired Application Package DocumentsThe 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 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 required and must be included.Other - Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299). This form may be found at: https://www.fire.ca.gov/-/media/D817B8E27D8049C3BC35297686467FB9Other - A legible copy of all your college transcripts. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States with foreign degrees/transcripts must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline.Statement of Qualifications - This Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to elicit information regarding each applicant’s interest and experience in relation to this position. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as responses to this SOQ requirement. Please describe your experience and qualifications in the following areas, limiting your combined answers to a total length of no more than three pages of 12-point Arial font.Please provide an example of when you independently performed complex data analysis utilizing ESRI ArcGIS software and Python, Structured Query Language (SQL), or other tools to query, clean, process and report on Geographic Information System (GIS) data. Please provide specifics detailing the formats of inputs, procedures, and final products.Describe your experience performing critical enterprise GIS data management functions, particularly with multi-user versioned editing. What tools and procedures did you use and how did you avoid pitfalls?Describe your experience working collaboratively with natural resources professionals to provide cutting edge solutions for the management and distribution of spatial data and related products.Please give an example of a project where you utilized ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Portal to share data and applications with diverse stakeholders.Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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