RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I

Caltrans; California; Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a GIS Coordinator (RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I) in San Bernardino County. The role is a permanent, full time position with hybrid telework. Salary ranges from $6,955.00 to $8,706.00 per month.

New hires begin at the minimum of the classification. Apply under JC-535202 with potential multiple vacancies. The incumbent will develop and maintain GIS data for Vegetation Management, provide analytical data and mapping for various Caltrans needs, and support asset management,

Responsibilities

• Perform GIS work including geospatial analysis and database management.
• Develop and maintain vegetation management program geospatial data.
• Prepare mapping, displaying, and reporting vegetation management work for HQ Maintenance Office.
• Support project development, asset management, maintenance and information delivery needs.
• Maintain knowledge of GIS software and related technologies.

Job description

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.

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 Details

Job Code #:

JC-535202

Position #(s):

908-608-5742-918

Working Title:

GIS COORDINATOR

Classification:

RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I

$6,955.00 - $8,706.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions

Multiple

Work Location

San Bernardino County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Director’s EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of a Senior Transportation Engineer, Civil, the incumbent will perform a wide variety of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) work, include: develop and maintain District Vegetation Management Program and other geospatial applications, geospatial analysis and geospatial database management, and helps fulfill the Branch's responsibility for providing analytical data, output, and mapping using GIS and Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) applications for various Caltrans project development, planning, asset management, maintenance, and information delivery needs. The incumbent maintains working knowledge of GIS software and related technologies including desktop and on-line platforms. Incumbent will be assigned work based on Departmental needs. When using state owned vehicles, incumbents are required to have a valid driver's license. The incumbent will prepare mapping, displaying, and reporting the vegetation management work funded by Maintenance and providing geospatial information to the Headquarter Maintenance Office of Vegetation and Wildfire Management on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Vegetation Management Program work to be converted to GIS data includes Maintenance field activities reported in the Integrated Maintenance Management System (IMMS).

PARF# 08-27-0205 / JC-535202

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 .

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I 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.

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Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org .Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Final Filing Date: 10/22/2026