Research Data Specialist III

Classification: Research Data Specialist III

Salary range: $8,392.00 - $10,505.00 per month (effective July 1, 2025, salary excludes temporary reduction under the Personal Leave Program 2025). New state employees will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification.

Number of positions: 1
Work location: Los Angeles County
Telework: Hybrid
Job type: Permanent, Full Time

About the Role

Under general direction of the Program Manager, the Research Data Specialist III serves as the principal technical resource performing and leading a variety of complex data analyses related to natural and man-made hazards and utility resilience in the context of emergency management and cybersecurity that inform the Commission’s decisions, procedures, and processes. This position determines scope and parameters of data taxonomy, data dictionary, research criteria, and other elements of data collection and analysis, including Geospatial Information Systems (GIS).

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform complex data analyses related to natural and man-made hazards, utility resilience, emergency management, and cybersecurity.
• Define data taxonomy, data dictionary, research criteria, and other elements of data collection and analysis, including GIS systems.
• Inform the Commission’s decisions, procedures, and processes through data-driven insights.

Requirements

• Eligibility for the classification (see examination bulletin for details).
• Experience using statistical methods to analyze data related to utilities, emergency management, public safety, or public health.
• Experience presenting results of data analysis to the public or internal groups.
• If using education to meet minimum qualifications, submit a transcript or diploma; foreign degrees must be verified for U.S. equivalency by the application deadline.

Special Requirements

Prepare and submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) addressing the following questions (no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, maximum two pages):

• Describe your experience using statistical methods to analyze data related to utilities, emergency management, public safety, or public health.
• Describe your experience presenting results of data analysis to the public or internal groups.

Applicants must complete the State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) with detailed employment history, including dates, duties, and supervisor contact information. Resumes will not substitute for the completed application.

Benefits

• Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025: Temporary pay reduction in exchange for leave hours (details at CalHR’s PLP page).