Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The State Water Resources Control Board works to protect and restore California’s water resources and drinking water for public health and environmental purposes. The Research Data Specialist III will structure and manage public water system data for the Division of Drinking Water’s Data Management Unit, supporting data evaluation, reporting, process improvement, and collaboration with stakeholders.
Skills
- Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class
- If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver's license
- In accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and GC 14200, the successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment
- Photocopies of degree and official transcripts (if needed to establish eligibility)
- Must have **Research Data Specialist III** list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list
- An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service
- Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s)
- An experienced professional, knowledgeable in drinking water and public water system regulatory requirements; familiar with California drinking water statutes and regulations; and technically conversant with current issues faced by public water systems such as water quality, water treatment and data reporting
- Knowledge and work experience using computer applications (such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Teams and Outlook) as well as other data evaluation tools (i.e., Tableau), programs, software and techniques (i.e., GIS)
- Experience with scripting language (e.g., R, Python, SQL, JavaScript) and development of data science products, such as automation, script calculation, machine learning products, business intelligence tools that include graphs, maps, charts, visualizations, and infographics
- Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative and interact effectively with others
- Ability to think and write clearly, recognize and evaluate problems proactively, be able to take direction from the supervisor and Division management, and implement effective and appropriate actions
- Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative relationships
- Ability to prioritize and schedule work efficiently is essential
- Excellent attendance and punctuality, strong communication and organizational skills, mature judgement, poise and adaptability in a fast-paced, challenging environment are vital attributes for the successful candidate
- Describe your background and work experience in the drinking water industry that has prepared you for this position
- Describe your knowledge of and experience with obtaining and preparing data from datasets/databases for report generation
- Describe your experience with business processes, streamlining work activities, and organizational skills for increased productivity
- Describe your ability to develop and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships
- Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred
Benefits
- Hybrid telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.
- This position is entitled to a $250.00 pay differential per month based on Bargaining Unit and/or work location if choosing to report to either the Carpinteria or Santa Ana DDW Field Office.
- Health benefits are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees; benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements.
- Leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees; benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements.
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