Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Will Consider Research Data Specialist I. 

Within the Caltrans District 4 Division of Environmental Science & Engineering (ESE) and under the direction of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the incumbent serves as ESE's GIS single focal point in support of project development and the delivery of transportation projects throughout the vibrant nine-county Bay Area. The GIS Specialist produces maps, conducts data analyses using various spatial applications, and provides technical support to ESE GIS users. The incumbent uses various tools and mapping applications to facilitate the assessment of the environmental impacts of transportation projects. The incumbent creates cartographic products used to visually communicate information about State Highway System projects to internal and external stakeholders.

The incumbent represents ESE on districtwide and statewide GIS user groups and maintains familiarity with the latest software, including ArcGIS Pro and web-based platforms. Coordinates with the Headquarters Division of Environmental Analysis to disseminate environmental data layers and changes in practice. The incumbent understands and conforms with policies, standards, and guidance from Caltrans Enterprise Data and Geospatial Governance while staying up to date on industry trends and applicable technologies.

PARF# 04-6-0652/ JC- 501429

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Research Data Specialist II / 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. 

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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Working Conditions

Position located at 111 Grand Ave., Oakland, Alameda County.

This position is eligible for telework under Caltrans' hybrid telework program. District 4 is currently in the office two days per week (minimum), but this is subject to change at any time. While at the District Headquarters, employees will work in a climate controlled office under artificial lighting. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location. The incumbent may be required to conduct field work and collect data outdoors adjacent to the traveled way, sometimes over uneven terrain. The incumbent will be expected to familiarize themselves with Caltrans' standards for field and office safety.

For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for Research Data Specialist I, please contact  Leigh Anne Kuehnel at (510) 286-6009 or email at leigh.anne.kuehnel@dot.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.

• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.

The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

1. Describe any relevant coursework and experience as they relate to the position’s duty statement.
2. Provide an overview of your applied experience working with various CAD and/or GIS technologies including, Bentley MicroStation, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, other GIS or CAD desktop software applications, scripting (Python, Java, etc).
3. Provide an example of a time you used GIS applications to collate, analyze, and interpret environmental data to inform agency decision-making.
4. Describe your ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to deliver clear and effective presentations to multi-disciplinary audiences.

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: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-501429), PARF# 04-6-0652 and title of the position (Research Data Specialist II/I) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

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. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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 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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work, 2 days per week,

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