Job Description and Duties

This position is Hybrid and eligible for telework up to three days a week, 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.

Excellence in the Business of Government!

Come join a team that creates:

• A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.

• A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.

• An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.

Under the general direction of the State Fleet Reporting Manager (Staff Services Manager I), this position serves as a Research Data Specialist I (RDS I) in the State Metrics, Analytics, Reporting and Telematics (SMARTI unit and is responsible for independently developing and utilizing research methodology and techniques in various state data analysis and reporting utilizing computer/laptop, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Excel, the Fleet Asset Management System (FAMS) database, the Financial Information System of California (FI$Cal) asset management module, Power Bl and other various data sources and processing software.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment.

This is a re-advertisement. If you have previously applied, you may still be considered, and there is no need to reapply.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.

• Career Growth and Training: A focus on career growth and training in an effort to engage and retain a diverse talent pool that aligns with the organization's mission and vision.

• Competitive Rewards: Employees enjoy world-class benefits packages, attractive salaries, and robust pension plans, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being.

• Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.

• Learning and Development: Emphasizing on continuous learning, DGS offers onsite and virtual Statewide Training programs to ensure that employees remain at the cutting edge of their fields.

• Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.

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

Job Code #:

JC-419880

Position #(s):

306-112-5742-001

Working Title:

Business Data Specialist-Hybrid

Classification:

RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I

$6,555.00 - $8,206.00 A

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

8:00am to 5:00pm

Work Week:

Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Department of General Services (DGS) serves as the business manager for the state of California and serves the public by providing a variety of services to other state agencies. DGS stands as a beacon of diversity and inclusivity, offering a plethora of benefits to foster a thriving workplace. At DGS, the inclusive workplace culture is more than a mission; it's a celebration of diversity that brings with it tangible rewards. Joining DGS means becoming part of a culture that values and rewards your unique contributions, all while enjoying an extraordinary array of benefits and amenities.

Department Website: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/home.aspx

Special Requirements

• Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

• Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with any state agency. Click here to learn more about examinations administered by DGS and examinations available online.

APPLICATION PACKETS ARE SCREENED AND MAY BE DISQUALIFIED IF THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED INFORMATION IS NOT SUBMITTED, COMPLETE AND LEGIBLE (DO NOT UTILIZE THE BYPASS OPTION for required documents or the system will filter your application as incomplete):

• STATE APPLICATION (STD. 678)-Write RPA# 26024-OFAM and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the "Examination or Job Title(s)" section of the state application
• RESUME
• OFFICIAL OR COPY OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS OR A COPY OF COLLEGE DIPLOMA is required if qualifying experience is dependent on education; see Class Specification above for details regarding minimum qualifications.

CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: if qualifying experience is not dependent on education, please upload into the diploma/transcripts area your supporting document(s) showing how you meet minimum qualifications (i.e. letter of having passed the exam or a word document explaining how you are a lateral transfer).

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: 7/5/2024

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 General Services

Attn: Recruitment & Exam Services Unit

P.O. Box 989052

West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of General Services

Recruitment & Exam Services Unit

Office of Human Resources

707 3rd Street Suite 7-130, Lobby

West Sacramento, CA 95605

08:00 AM - 05:00 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.

• Degree and/or School Transcripts

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:

• Experience creating data visualizations in Power BI or similar software.

• Experience presenting complex information and concepts on projects and research with recommendations to management (written or oral).

• Strong background in data analysis, including the ability to develop complex queries from multiple sources.

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:

• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid Holidays and leave

• Defined benefit retirement program

• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)

• Commute Program

• Employee Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Click here to view all the benefits available to state employees!

Contact Information

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

Department Website: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/home.aspx

Hiring Unit Contact:

Kimberly Garcia

(279) 799-4146

kimberly.garcia@dgs.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 Main line

(916) 376-5127

DGSEEO@dgs.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.

Reporting Location

OFFICE OF FLEET AND ASSET MANAGEMENT

1700 National Drive

Sacramento, CA 95834

Please specify RPA #26024-OFAM and JC #419880 on your state application.

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.