Job Description and Duties

Why Choose Us: This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in the Department of Water Resources' (DWR) Division of Engineering's Enterprise GIS Services Section which includes a team of professionals dedicated to supporting programs and partners in DWR that deliver a variety of large public civil-works projects related to water storage, water transportation, flood control, environmental protection, species conservation, habitat restoration, and recreation.

Working for DWR is more than a job. It's a career full of experience, growth, and opportunity. At DWR, you will have the advantage of numerous resources to support your work and your professional growth-including training along with knowledgeable and professional colleagues all of which collaborate for project success.

We hope you'll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity to join our team and help deliver water to over 26 million Californians as well as contribute to protecting our state's precious resources.

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, able to work in a collaborative setting, has effective communication skills, and willing to take on new and special assignments related to financial information and data.

Duties: Under the direct supervision of the Senior Engineer, WR, the incumbent provides basic research, data gathering, data creation, mapping, and statistical work supporting projects and programs throughout DWR.

Incumbent will use proven techniques and methods to develop and maintain geospatial data and map product solutions to support the Division of Engineering's (DOE) Enterprise GIS Services Section. The incumbent will be working with subject matter experts (SME) within DOE, Enterprise GIS Section Services, and other SMEs throughout DWR.

Incumbent will perform varied and complex technical research and statistical work involving various types of digital spatial data and the techniques and methodologies associated with geographic information systems.

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 ANALYST I
• RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-416140

Position #(s):

843-260-5729-002

Working Title:

Data Analyst

Classification:

RESEARCH DATA ANALYST I

$4,213.00 - $4,787.00 A

$4,347.00 - $5,180.00 B

$5,212.00 - $6,524.00 C

Shall Consider:

RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II

$6,265.00 - $7,848.00 A

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Division of Engineering, Geomatics Branch, Enterprise GIS Services Section, Sacramento

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California's water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state's people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR's equal employment opportunity program centers around +diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Department Website: https://water.ca.gov

Free career consultation services including one-on-one State career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by experienced recruiters are now available at the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Career Center, located at the Poppy Pavilion, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Walk-ins are welcome every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-4pm.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid California driver's license when conducting State business that requires driving a vehicle. May be required to travel on public roadways including traveling to remote areas. Travel on short notice and overnight lodging will be required on some trips.

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety. DWR offers a hybrid workplace model that is designed to support a workforce of both office-centered and remote-centered workers. Regular and consistent attendance - whether office-centered or remote-centered - is essential to the successful performance in this position.

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: 5/28/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates 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

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Water Resources

Attn: Division of Human Resources

P.O. Box 1079

Sacramento, CA 95812

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Water Resources

Certification Desk

715 P Street, 7th floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

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.

• Other

• Cover Letter

• Other

• See Supplemental Questionnaire information under Special Instructions below.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

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:

This position requires the incumbent maintain consistent and regular attendance; communicate effectively at a level required for successful job performance orally and in writing; establishes and maintains documentation and notes of meetings/discussions; establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of others; develop and maintain permanent records for completed work; and prepare and facilitate training using a variety of methods. Possess knowledge and skills in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, SharePoint, Tableau, PowerBI), GIS, and other data management programs for use in developing and maintaining geospatial data and map products.

Knowledge of web services and web application development are highly desired. Knowledge of Python or other programming skills are also highly desirable, although not required.

Benefits

Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.

We're also located right next to Light Rail for an easy commute - we'll even reimburse you for a portion of your monthly public transit pass!

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:

Rachel Blum

(916) 695-0271

rachel.blum@water.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:

Office of Workforce Equality

(916) 653-6952

weo@water.ca.gov

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.

Special Instructions

Submit a State Employment Application (STD 678), resume and cover letter, along with a Supplemental Questionnaire Response to the questions provided below. Please reference SAP Position Number 50002951 and Job Control Number JC-416140 in the Explanations section of your application.

The Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to elicit information regarding each applicant's abilities, knowledge, and experience in relation to the advertised position. Please limit your answers to one page per question in Arial (12-point font). Respond to each question separately and if there is a question regarding experience that you do not have, include examples of similar experience or coursework that would demonstrate your ability or potential to perform the specific function. Below each answer, identify a reference who can verify your knowledge and/or experience with regard to each response.

Supplemental Questions:

1.Please list examples of how GIS data might be used to support field map usage and data capture/creation.

2.Identify important considerations that can affect spatial data quality.

3.Describe any specific experience you have with data development, mapping, or application development.

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to provide requested documents and information may result in automatic disqualification from the hiring process.

This is a readvertisement. If you previously submitted an application package, it remains under consideration and you do not need to reapply.

Click here to complete DWR's Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.

Examination/Assessment

For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To view the job application process video, click here.

List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.

Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link.

RESEARCH DATA ANALYST I

RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II

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.