RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II, PC 2349 at California Department of Education
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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.
Randi Thompson, EEO Officer
(916) 445-9174
oeoinfo@cde.ca.gov
Job Description and Duties
This is a reposting. If you previously submitted an application for this position, you do not need to reapply.
Under the general supervision of the Education Research and Evaluation Administrator I in the Data Access and Strategy Office, the Research Data Specialist II (RDS II) is independently responsible for coordinating and providing guidance to programs and offices throughout the department on the submission of mandated EDFacts Reports through the US Department of Education’s (ED’s) Education Data Exchange Network (EDEN). Duties include but are not limited to the following:Report Submission Coordination – Coordinate the submission of Consolidated State Performance Reports (CSPR) and EDFacts reports by creating and overseeing the schedules for program file submissions. Monitor, analyze, and update data mandates. Run validation checks and create data submissions using data exported from complex data systems within the California Department of Education (CDE). Conduct data quality reports and ongoing analyses to ensure timely and accurate CSPR and EDFacts report submissions.
Training and Collaboration – Train and provide support to the CDE’s categorical program staff and data offices on collecting, reporting, analyzing, and submitting CSPR and EDFacts data. Provide cross-divisional training, validation testing, and technical support for CSPR and EDFacts reporting including programmatic support for ensuring compliance with CSPR and EDFacts requirements. Work in collaboration with the CDE’s categorical program offices and the ED to ensure timely submission of CSPR and EDFacts data.
Data Subject Matter Expert – Serve as a CDE data subject matter expert on the data collected through the CDE’s different data collection systems. Research, analyze, and produce data reports from different data collections and sources to fulfill CSPR and EDFacts data reporting requirements. Use appropriate data programming software such as MS-SQL Server and/or SAS to develop and maintain complex data reporting code, reports, and analyses. Conduct data quality assurances by analyzing data for trends and anomalies. Produce data quality reports and conduct research to identify extreme outliers and potential data errors.
Documentation and Business Rules – Lead the department work maintaining documentation of business rules, data validation rules, data dictionaries, and file specifications. Participate in project activity coordination and use productivity and data reporting software for coordination and reporting efforts. Develop, prepare, and maintain content for CSPR and EDFacts submissions including instructions, training materials, and other data collection resources. Maintain program web content, materials, and data submission schedules.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-339420
Position #(s):
174-530-5758-001
Working Title:
PC 2349
Classification:
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II
$6,658.00 - $8,334.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Analysis, Measurement & AccountabilityDepartment Information
The California Department of Education (CDE) oversees the state's diverse and dynamic public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than six million children and young adults in more than 10,000 schools with 295,000 teachers. The CDE and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction are responsible for enforcing education law and regulations; and for continuing to reform and improve public elementary school programs, secondary school programs, adult education, some preschool programs, and child care programs. The CDE's mission is to provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The CDE serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners, preparing students to live, work, and thrive in a highly connected world.
http://www.cde.ca.gov/
http://www.cde.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name,” be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following:
1. How does your education and experience pertain to this position?
2. Describe a project in which you worked conducting quantitative research and analysis. Please be specific on whether you worked independently or as part of a team. What was your process for the research design, and/or data collection and analysis? How did you share or present the outcomes of the research?
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: 1/19/2023Who 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).
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 Education
Attn: C&P PC 2349/JC-339420
1430 N Street, Ste. 1802
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Education
Attn: C&P PC 2349/JC-339420
1430 N Street (Lobby Drop-Off Box)
Sacramento, CA 95814
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications -
A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS IS REQUIRED. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions. Applications without the SOQ will not be considered.
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:
Working knowledge of programming tools such as MS-SQL or SAS
Ability to conduct complex research and analysis
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in teams
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to work with diverse groups of educational partners on educationally sensitive issues
Strong interpersonal and organization skills
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Stephanie Glaeser
(916) 319-0404
sglaeser@cde.ca.gov
Stephanie Glaeser
(916) 319-0404
sglaeser@cde.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:Randi Thompson, EEO Officer
(916) 445-9174
oeoinfo@cde.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.
Additional Application Information
- How to Apply for state jobs: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Landing/Jobs/Steps.aspx
- Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers Account is highly recommended.
- Important: Make sure your contact information, i.e., address, phone number(s), etc., is current in your CalCareers Account.
- DO NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State Application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, student identification number, driver license (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, and marital status.
- Incomplete or late application packages will NOT be considered.
- In order for experience to be considered, applications must be completed fully, including the “From” and “To” employment dates, “Hours Per Week”, employer contact information, and “Duties Performed" fields for all jobs listed in the “Employment History” (Resumes do not take the place of these fields on the STD. 678).
- If you choose to not submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD. 678), please use the revised 12/2021 version.
- If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation.
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.
Requirements / Qualifications
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required. Statement of Qualifications - A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS IS REQUIRED. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions. Applications without the SOQ will not be considered.
Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name,” be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following: 1. How does your education and experience pertain to this position? 2. Describe a project in which you worked conducting quantitative research and analysis. Please be specific on whether you worked independently or as part of a team. What was your process for the research design, and/or data collection and analysis? How did you share or present the outcomes of the research?
Requirements / Qualifications
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required. Statement of Qualifications - A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS IS REQUIRED. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions. Applications without the SOQ will not be considered.
Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name,” be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following: 1. How does your education and experience pertain to this position? 2. Describe a project in which you worked conducting quantitative research and analysis. Please be specific on whether you worked independently or as part of a team. What was your process for the research design, and/or data collection and analysis? How did you share or present the outcomes of the research?