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Department Public Health is Hiring a RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I Near Sacramento, CA
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by assisting the Quality Assurance & Data Integrity Unit (QADI) in driving process improvement, change management, performing data analysis, and implementing reporting solutions. In addition, this role includes support for the Financial Management Division’s (FMD) implementation, maintenance, and customer service of the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) and related financial databases.
The Research Data Specialist I (RDS I) independently performs quantitative and qualitative data-driven research and is responsible for querying, mining and manipulation, data quality determination, statistical analysis, development, implementation, monitoring and maintenance of sensitive and complex financial database while working closely with Executive Management. The incumbent is a data analytics consultant who has a full understanding of appropriate methodologies and processes available to CDPH for the overall administration, oversight and monitoring of the Department’s respective budget, expenditure, and revenue assessment.
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Research Data Supervisor I of the Quality Assurance & Data Integrity Unit (QADI) within the Financial Management Division. (FMD).
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities. The Financial Management Division (FMD), within CDPH Administration, is responsible for the preparation, analysis and management of the Department’s budget, maintenance of accounting records and financial data, and acts as the liaison with the Department of Finance (DOF), Legislative Analyst’s Office, Legislative Budget staff, and the federal government on budget and fiscal matters affecting the Department.
FMD is located in downtown Sacramento in the East End Complex across from the beautiful State Capitol Park and World Peace Rose Garden.
The California State service offers medical, dental, and vision benefits; a state pension, and the participate in the state’s 401K/457 program.
Please visit CDPH's website for more information at www.CDPH.ca.gov.
Special Requirements
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 5/22/2024Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 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.
- Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualificationsinstructions below at end of posting. Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SOQmay be rejected.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience with Lean, Lean Six Sigma principles or similar continuous process improvement methodologies
- Knowledge of and/or experience with change management and project management principles, practices, and methodologies
- Experience developing and implementing new functions and procedures
- Basic to intermediate coding knowledge (e.g. SQL, SAS, R, Python)
- Intermediate knowledge and/or experience with MS Access or other database systems
- Advanced Excel skills including PowerQuery, Macros, Power BI, etc.
- Intermediate skills in statistical analysis
- Knowledge of and/or experience with state governmental accounting, budgeting, or financial management including FI$Cal
Benefits
Contact Information
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.
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Division
(916) 445-0983
apply@cdph.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Emalee Doll
(279) 356-8318
Emalee.Doll@cdph.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Office
(916) 445-0938
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions
- What do you think are the three best qualities that great data analysts share?
- How do you explain your findings and processes to an audience who might not know what a data analyst does?
- Describe your most complex data project from start to finish. What were the most difficult challenges, and how did you handle them?
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Job Summary
Full Time
$90k-114k (estimate)
05/10/2024
07/09/2024
sfhiv.org
San Francisco, CA
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