Research Data Specialist I

This position may be eligible for a hybrid telework option, in accordance with the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency and California lnteragency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) Telework Policy. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Under the general direction of the California lnteragency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) Research Data Supervisor II, the Research Data Specialist (RDS I) independently develops and utilizes research methodology and techniques to measure progress addressing homelessness throughout the state, as well as develops data tools and dashboards for a variety of stakeholder types.

Cal ICH is the statewide facilitator, coordinator, and policy development lead for homelessness at the state level. Cal ICH also runs HDIS, a statewide data warehouse that compiles data from the 44 Continuums of Care about homelessness response services provided. The RDS I will be responsible for assisting the Cal ICH with gathering, researching, and analyzing data to support the development of maintenance of dashboards and other data visualizations. The RDS I uses statistical software and programming as well as business intelligence tools such as Tableau, R, and SQL. The RDS I also uses spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to prepare charts, tables, presentations, and research reports for a variety of audiences.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. BCSHA does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes., The California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH), an entity within BCSH, is a statewide facilitator, coordinator, and leader for policy development and research for state, local and Tribal partners in their work to prevent and end homelessness in California. Cal ICH equally values: purposeful and action-oriented leadership and collaboration across member agencies and departments; meaningful partnerships with local jurisdictions; the pursuit of racial equity and justice and the expertise of persons with lived experience of homelessness. Department Website: https://www.bcsh.ca.gov, 3. Provide an example of when you were the project manager for a research project or the implementation of new legislation or programs. How did you work with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the desired outcome.

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Professional and/or personal experience with programs and services related to homelessness, housing, or human services.
• Expertise in designing data visualizations, data reports, and other tools for presenting and interpreting data.
• Experience with complex management information systems, preferably Homelessness Management Information Systems (HMIS).
• Experience in methodologies for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting complex quantitative and qualitative data.
• Experience presenting about complex data in written and verbal formats to a range of stakeholders.
• Experience with project management of data and research initiatives.

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:

• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

The Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency (BCSH) is the California government cabinet-level agency that licenses and regulates over 4 million professionals, businesses, and financial services; funds and facilitates the preservation and expansion of safe, affordable housing; advances statewide collaborative efforts to prevent and end homelessness; and guards and enforces California's civil rights laws.