What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESEARCH DATA SUPERVISOR II position at Department of Transportation?
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Research Data Supervisor 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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position is located in Sacramento, CA
Work hours will be set between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. While at their base of operation, Incumbent will work in a climate controlled office under artificial light. Incumbent may be required to travel in state, and infrequent travel out of state. A Hybrid work environment with telework opportunities may be available in compliance with the Caltrans’ Telework Statewide Program Policies and Procedures, subject to management approval. Resources will be provided by Caltrans to the incumbent in order to allow for teleworking if approved by management. 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 inperson 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
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- RESEARCH DATA SUPERVISOR II
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
- New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Department Information
Caltrans 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.gov
Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf
Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
2. Demonstrated ability to flexibly adapt to change, develop proactive and innovative solutions, and establish an implementation plan to implement those solutions.
3. Describe your ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, make effective presentations, provide training, and participate in public forums.
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: 2/7/2025Who 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 -
- Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
Desirable Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE OF: Techniques, methodologies, principles and procedures of geographic information systems and linear referencing; database design and management techniques; computer programming for geographic analysis and applications and associated documentation; workflow documentation; developing and providing training; developing presentation materials; concepts of and terms used in engineering and planning; the Department's postmile system; the Department's Transportation System Network application and database; project management and application development methodologies and tools; Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office suite, and relational database management systems such as Oracle 11g/12c or PostGIS SQL; programming languages such as Javascript and Python; and web development utilizing application programming interfaces.
ABILITY TO: Independently and successfully perform complex research, development, implementation, documentation, and analysis efforts centered around the linear referencing system, handling of data (e.g., database design and operation) and custom application development involving various types of digital spatial data and techniques and methodologies associated with GIS, use of both Commercial and Open Source off the shelf (COTS) GIS tools (e.g. Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc. (ESRI) GIS software for both desktop and server environments as well as familiarity with CADD). The incumbent also will need to be equally able to use office automation tools such as FME desktop and server products, custom applications written in a variety of platforms and languages, prepare reports and present information publicly; communicate effectively, establish, and maintain friendly and cooperative relations with those contacted, successfully follow direction and complete assignments, and
ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS: Analyze business needs to determine requirements. Analyze requirements to determine alternative solutions. Analyze alternative solutions to determine preferred solution. Analyze project management and application design and development methodologies and tools to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
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.
Human Resources Contact:
Hyewon Pak
(916) 591-6133
hyewon.pak@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Shereen Singh
(530) 649-7349
shereen.singh@dot.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:Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.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.
Information to be Included on Application.
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.
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.
