Research Data Specialist III

Under minimal supervision from the Research Specialist III (Supervisor), the Research Data Specialist III (RDSIII) has lead responsibility for the most complex evaluation and analysis of correctional programs and correctional data with emphasis on mandated reporting and recidivism. The RDSIII independently performs complex data analysis in response to specialized, ad-hoc and mandated research and reporting requests. The RDSIII utilizes statistical software programs such as Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) and other packages (such as Microsoft Power BI, SQL, DAX) to query, validate, format, and organize structured and unstructured data to assess potential impact in areas where changes are being implemented and a body of knowledge or experience does not exist. The RDSIII is also responsible for coordinating, designing, and directing complex research projects or activities with emphasis on reporting, which involve defining and creating new data models and research reports to meet departmental needs., The position(s) is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Regular and consistent attendance is critical to the successful performance of this position. You must be regularly available and willing to work the hours necessary to meet business needs., We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment. Commitment, 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.
• Other - A Supplemental Questionnaire is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Supplemental Questionnaire based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Please refer to the “Supplemental Questionnaire” section below for specific requirements. For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visit Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting., The completed Supplemental Questionnaire is to be typed and completed in 11-point Arial font, single spaced, with 1-inch margins, and shall be no longer than 2 pages. Place your name and job control number in the upper right corner. Number, restate and answer each question below.

Applications submitted without the Supplemental Questionnaire or with a Supplemental Questionnaire that does not respond to the request provided will not be considered. 1) Describe your experience as a project lead for a research project or evaluation. Describe the project, your role, the scope of your responsibility, and the role of others. Identify the challenges you faced during the project, actions you took to overcome the challenges, and the outcome. 2) Please describe a research project or evaluation where you completed quantitative data analysis and data interpretation. Include an overview of the project, the computer software utilized, data analysis methods, and the specific procedures you performed. Describe the final work product.

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred., 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

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

This position is in CDCR’s Office of Research, located at 1920 Birkmont Drive, Rancho Cordova CA 95742

Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies to successfully reintegrate offenders into our communities.