What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I position at Department of Toxic Substances Control?
As a Research Data Specialist I you will have the opportunity to:
- Conduct complex fiscal analysis of DTSC fees using qualitative, quantitative, and data-driven statistical analysis
- Research CDTFA and DTSC’s fee related laws and regulations to assess fee collections, compliance, and enforcement authority
- Extract data from databases, templates, spreadsheets, and other data sources to conduct statistical analyses of hazardous waste data (e.g., generators, disposal, transportation) statewide using SQL, Excel, and other tools
- Research and assist in the design of complex forecasting models with the extracted hazardous waste data to provide more accurate revenue trend analyses
- Provide expert consultation on the feasibility and fiscal impacts of various departmental operations, projects, and/or proposals to the Department and to other organizations
- Serve as a project manager on a variety of departmental fee management and reform activities, including the recommendation, development and implementation of rulemaking packages and legislative proposals
- Experience in building, modifying and running financial forecasting models
- Expert Excel skills, including VBA
- Experienced in storing, manipulating, and retrieving data using data analytics languages such as VBA, SQL, Python, and SAS
- Experience creating data visualization using more advanced software such as Power BI and Tableau
- Experience assessing economic and business activity impacts on governmental fiscal affairs
- Experience writing or presenting recommendations to an executive team
- Accounting/budgeting experience
- Ability to Critically Reason
- Pays attention to Detail
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
A hybrid telework schedule may be available for this position.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
This position is located at the Sacramento Headquarters Office, or Sacramento Regional Office.
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Department Website: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager’s review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified.
The SOQ should be no more than 2 page(s) in length, be clearly written and well-organized with 1-inch margins, contain no more than (5) grammatical and spelling errors, Arial font size 12 and you must number your responses.
Your SOQ should address the following:
1. Describe your experience with data analytics and data reconciliation, including what steps you used to check data quality, data integrity, and data analysis purposes. Please include any experience you may have with financial data.
2. Describe your experience with revenue forecasting and monitoring. Please include any experience you may have with state accounting and budgeting, including but not limited to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accrual accounting.
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.
Final Filing Date: 4/10/2025Who May 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 Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD.678). Please refer to the "Special Requirements” section above for additional information.
Benefits
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.
Department Website: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Talent Acquisition
(916) 302-0269
Talent@dtsc.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Noriko Hotchi
(916) 302-0319
Noriko.Hotchi@dtsc.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Office
(916) 324-3095
OCR@dtsc.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Application Instructions
Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final filing date.
For mail-in or drop-off applications, please include JC# 471096 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.
Pending Budget Approval - DTSC will obtain all necessary approvals prior to extending a job offer.
Foreign Degrees
Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org.
Examination Information
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2360
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.
