RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I

State of California • Sacramento, CA

51d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is located at the DMV Headquarters in Sacramento. This team member serves as a researcher on traffic safety and operations studies involving driver licensing and vehicle registration. Using software applications such as SAS SPSS, Python, and SQL, prepares and analyzes data in desktop, cloud, and legacy mainframe environments. Responds to inquiries from internal and external entities on matters regarding crash risk, convictions, demographics, traffic safety laws and data systems, interventions, and operations. Prepares reports of project findings for publication as monographs and scientific journal articles. Writes issue papers, legislative analyses, and other technical correspondence. Presents findings before executive leadership, department staff, and external groups. Acts as a technical consultant for other department staff. Represents DMV on state workgroups/committees and at professional conferences. Develops subject matter knowledge in various areas of departmental operations and traffic safety. Develops and submit new proposals, including as grant-funded projects. May be assigned in the near term to assist on a high-profile study of cannabis-impaired driving, currently being conducted in collaboration with the California Highway Patrol and the University of California at San Diego. This latter assignment may involve working a certain amount of time on-site, during swing-shift type hours (late afternoon and evening), at the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento. All eligible applicants may apply. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply. The position(s) being advertised may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch. Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position. To be considered for this job vacancy, applicants must indicate the Job Control/Code (JC) number and position number(s) in the "EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING" box of the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), and submit all items listed under Required Application Documents below by the Final Filing Date. Employment history information must be submitted on the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678); attaching a resume shall not be sufficient for the purposes of providing employment history. Failure to indicate required information on the STD. 678 or submit all items by the Final Filing Date may result in elimination from the recruitment process. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

• Applicants must be eligible for appointment (e.g., must take and pass examination)
• Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States.
• Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification.
• Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to act independently, with open-mindedness, flexibility, tact and, perhaps most important, attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to follow verbal/written instructions; excellent attendance and work habits; flexibility in completing work assignments; possesses and demonstrates initiative in completing work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a researcher on traffic safety and operations studies involving driver licensing and vehicle registration.
• Using software applications such as SAS SPSS, Python, and SQL, prepares and analyzes data in desktop, cloud, and legacy mainframe environments.
• Responds to inquiries from internal and external entities on matters regarding crash risk, convictions, demographics, traffic safety laws and data systems, interventions, and operations.
• Prepares reports of project findings for publication as monographs and scientific journal articles.
• Writes issue papers, legislative analyses, and other technical correspondence.
• Presents findings before executive leadership, department staff, and external groups.
• Acts as a technical consultant for other department staff.
• Represents DMV on state workgroups/committees and at professional conferences.
• Develops subject matter knowledge in various areas of departmental operations and traffic safety.
• Develops and submit new proposals, including as grant-funded projects.
• May be assigned in the near term to assist on a high-profile study of cannabis-impaired driving, currently being conducted in collaboration with the California Highway Patrol and the University of California at San Diego.

Benefits

• health, vision, and dental benefits
• retirement plans (CalPERS)
• savings plans (401K and 457b)
• leave benefits
• insurance (such as group legal insurance and group long term disability insurance)
• employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees