Research Data Specialist III

Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager - standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit. Under general direction of the Program Manager, the Research Data Specialist III serves as the principal technical resource performing and leading a variety of complex data analyses related to natural and man-made hazards and utility resilience in the context of emergency management and cybersecurity that inform the Commission’s decisions, procedures, and processes. This position will require the individual to determine scope and parameters of data taxonomy, data dictionary, research criteria and other elements of data collection and analysis in include Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) systems. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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:

• Knowledge of GIS software.
• Knowledge of up to date techniques of data collection, management, analysis, and reporting.
• Knowledge of California rules for categorization and treatment of public and confidential data.

1. Describe your experience using statistical methods to analyze data related to utilities/ emergency management/ public safety/public health.
2. Describe your experience presenting results of data analysis to the public or internal groups. For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see the Work4CA guide.