RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I

The Research Data Specialist I (RDS I) independently performs technical research and statistical work, with primary responsibility for a wide range of research and analytical duties for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Research, Audits, and Evaluation Branch, Program Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Section, including complex statistical data generation, manipulation, and analysis. The RDS I provides expert consultative services to DDS management, staff, regional center representatives, community members and other stakeholders, informing of pertinent issues and proposing corrective courses of action as needed. The RDS I must have strong analytical, critical thinking, organizational, and writing skills, extensive experience with complex data, and be able to establish and nurture collaborative relationships with internal and external entities in order to build, monitor, and manage highly complex projects through their lifecycles. The RDS I must also serve as a resource for staff and regional center for questions regarding official program statistics for developmental services.

Work is performed in an office and/or by telework. This position is eligible to participate in DDS’ hybrid telework schedule. Participation in telework is subject to DDS’ guidelines.

Onsite work is performed in an open-spaced, partitioned office. Work requires the use of a personal computer 75-85% of the time. This position requires the incumbent to maintain consistent and regular attendance; communicate effectively; develop and maintain knowledge and skills related to specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools and equipment; complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner; and adhere to departmental policies and procedures.

• First floor retail space (separate access from 12th Street)
• Café with multiple vendors
• Outdoor seating for meal breaks
• Employee fitness center which includes a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
• Plaza area with kitchenette on each floor
• Lactation rooms

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  Describe how your education, training, experience and skills make you an ideal candidate for this position.
• Provide examples of any technical projects you have worked on and what tools or methods you used to ensure your analyses for those projects were accurate.
• Describe your experience generating and reporting actionable data to inform policy or program development.

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.

Final Filing Date: 2/14/2025

Who May Apply

How To Apply

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 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 -
  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.