What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II position at Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety?
The office location for this position is 715 P Street, 15th Floor, CNRA Building, Sacramento CA 95814.
Under the general direction of the Research Data Supervisor ll as the Risk Analyst in the Data Analytics Division, Analytics Unit. The Risk Analyst will maintain and analyze comprehensive data models to support long-term utility and excavator safety initiatives. The Risk Analyst will collaborate with the Energy Safety Policy Division as well as local, state and federal agencies to support, analyze, and share data that supports and improves electrical infrastructure safety in the state of California.
Research Data Specialist l will also be considered for recruitment purposes.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.
This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for applicants residing in California, in accordance with Government Code Section 14200 and the Department’s current telework policy. A hybrid schedule typically includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office a minimum of two days per week; however, the specific number of in-office days and the overall telework schedule are subject to change at the sole discretion of the Department based on operational needs, policy changes, or direction from State leadership. Employees may be required to report to their designated work location with minimal notice. Telework does not alter the terms and conditions of employment, essential job functions, or compliance with departmental policies.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-513280
Position #(s):
681-400-5758-006
Working Title:
Risk System Analyst
Classification:
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II
$7,640.00 - $9,561.00
A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Shall Consider:
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I
$6,955.00 - $8,706.00
A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
The mission of the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) is to advance long-term utility infrastructure safety through data-driven, wildfire mitigation evaluation and compliance, excavation standards and education, in collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies, and in support of improved utility infrastructure, safety culture, and innovation.
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Energy Safety participates in E-Verify. If you apply for and are selected for a position, Energy Safety will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information upon appointment. To confirm you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify
Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum
qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification
description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts
and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this
position.If selected for the position official sealed transcripts
will be required prior to appointment.
Individuals who are new to state service must have list
eligibility in order to gain employment with any state agency. Click
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DO NOT
include any confidential information to your application or supporting
documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical
information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)
SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as
your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an
additional document.
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 utility operations, system hardening, and/or other electrical utility infrastructure.
- Experience with probabilsitic risk analsyis, cost-benefit analysis or other quantitiave decision-making frameworks
- Experience with one or more numerical computing language (Python, R, Julia, etc) and/or Geographic Information Systems
Salary : $91,680 - $114,732
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