Research Data Specialist III

Join CAL FIRE; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Join CAL FIRE is seeking a Research Data Specialist III to lead complex data analysis projects, develop innovative data collection methods, and forecast trends affecting department programs.

Under general direction, the incumbent serves as a top expert in the field, advising executive staff on findings and recommendations for strategic initiatives and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• All employees must have general qualifications as described by California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 172.

Responsibilities

• Determine the scope and parameters of research criteria and perform complex data analysis projects.
• Develop innovative or undefined methods for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data.
• Identify new strategies or sources for collecting data and coordinate data migration efforts.
• Assess patterns to forecast future impacts and trends for department programs and systems.
• Advise department officials and state leaders on proposed programs and projects.

Job description

Examination: Research Data Specialist III

Exam # 2363

Deadline Continuous

Working title Research Data Specialist III Monthly salary RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST III : $8,392.00 - $10,505.00 (A) per Month RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST III : | $8,644.00 - $10,820.00 (L) per Month

Exam # 2363 Deadline Continuous

Position Description

00105770 - RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST III

Under general direction, incumbents are required to determine the scope and parameters of research criteria and perform the most complex research and data analysis projects involving: research and development of innovative or undefined methods for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data; identifying new strategies or sources for collecting data; coordinating data migration efforts, and assessing patterns to forecast future impacts and trends. The outcomes are used to advise department officials and state leaders in areas where programs or systems are being proposed or existing programs with a major impact. Senior departmental management view these incumbents as individuals who are widely recognized as having distinguished herself/himself in a special field of knowledge. Incumbents serve as the department's top expert in that field. Incumbents may advise executive staff on complicated research projects and studies.

Preferred or Desirable Qualifications
All employees must have general qualifications as described by California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 172.

For information regarding position location(s), please refer to the Eligible List Information section.