Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the Staff Services Manager ll in the IST Program Data Section, the Research Data Specialist l will work independently on specialized and complex projects in areas such as Jail-Based Competency Treatment Programs, the Admission, Evaluation, & Stabilization Center, Community-Based Restoration Program, Early Access & Stabilization Services, and Community Inpatient Program data, as well as serve as lead on team initiatives for program evaluation, process improvements, new research inquiries, and system innovation. Project areas will include developing and refining methodologies for initial data collection, data cleaning, and ongoing reconciliation for reports issued on a weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual basis; conducting research involving patient data and preparing formal reports and presentations to management; preparing program efficacy analyses and feasibility studies to assist program management efforts and inform contracting decisions. The incumbent will regularly conduct extensive statistical analyses utilizing descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Findings will be used to provide credible, evidence-based arguments and recommendations to support various Department proposals, and to formulate data-driven responses to internal and external entities. Research projects require collaboration and coordination with county partners, Sacramento-based staff, contractors and external stakeholders.

Education

Incumbents must possess 12 semester or 18 quarter units course work in any combination of a data driven research-related field, such as economics, mathematics, psychology, sociology, demography, geography, anthropology, statistics, data science or a research-related field. This must include at least one course in statistical methods;  and

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree. Work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis by applicants who have the required units mentioned above.

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Working Conditions

• DSH-Sacramento is located at an 11-floor high rise building.
• This position reports to the Allenby Building in Sacramento. A hybrid Telework schedule, consistent with the State of California's in-office requirement, may be considered with prior approval from management. The incumbent may also be required to travel throughout California as needed, with prior notice.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

***While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.***

NOTE: If applying by mail, please do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678).  This page is for examination use only.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section. 

*** Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:

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Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Benefits include: Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, 11 Paid State Holidays, one (1), eight (8) hours, Paid Personal Holiday and two (2), (16) hours, Paid Professional Development Days (PDD) per fiscal year; excellent Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans; Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; Alternate Workweek Schedules and Flextime; and, enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system.

Statement of Qualifications

You must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). You need to provide direct responses to each of the numbered items. You must include the numbered item followed by your response. Include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. Limit your SOQ to three (3) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font.

1. Please describe your experience and education that makes you a qualified candidate for this position. Please ensure you include how many years you performed each example provided.
2. Please describe your experience with data analysis, data cataloging, report development, and/or data conversion on a large-scale project. Please include years of experience in these areas, as well as at least one detailed example of where you led an effort in this area.
3. Please describe your experience in project management and provide specific examples of data/reporting-related projects you have led.

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 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.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see the Statement of Qualifications section at the bottom of this job advertisement for more details.

  Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e. respond to questions asked), may be disqualified.

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