Research Data Specialist I

Job Description and Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 1, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive five PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

Research Data Specialist I

Under the general direction of the Research Data Supervisor (RDS) II, Human Resources (HR) Projects and Reporting Solution Services, the Research Data Specialist I (RDS I) is responsible for the most complex statistical inferential analysis and assessment in the evaluation, analysis, and reporting. The incumbent will evaluate, develop and provide data needed to make department-wide data driven decisions. The incumbent will independently conduct the more complex data analysis, data validation, data issue resolution and support the HR goals and initials. The incumbent will provide ongoing data system analysis for program evaluation and program monitoring.

Research Da ta Analyst II

Under the general supervision of the RDS II, HR Projects and Reporting Solution Services, the Research Data Analyst II (RDA II) will be responsible for collaboratively developing and performing complex technical research and performing tasks that are critical to the operations of California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) Projects and Reporting Solution Services unit. The incumbent will evaluate, develop and provide data needed to make department-wide data driven decisions. The RDA II is considered the policy subject matter expert, and regularly serves as lead analyst on ad hoc projects, and is responsible for the research, analysis, review, and corresponding tasks necessary to enable services within the unit. The incumbent will provide ongoing data system analysis for program evaluation and program monitoring.

This position is located in HR, which delivers innovative programs and services that attract, cultivate, and serve a diverse, highly-qualified workforce. CCHCS HR professionals provide outstanding customer service, provide tools and resources for job development and advancement, and ensure fairness and accuracy in all aspects of HR.

This advertisement is for a RDS I willing to consider RDA II position(s) located at CCHCS, HQ in Elk Grove, Sacramento County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 042-250-5742-918.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Please note:  A Training and Development (T&D) assignment will not be considered at this time.

This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

About the location – CCHCS, HQ

Located less than 30 minutes from Sacramento and Lodi, the progressive city of Elk Grove offers a great mix of newly developed housing, business projects, and recreational opportunities. You will enjoy working at our campus-style office complex with free parking, and perhaps even call Elk Grove home.

Special Requirements

Please 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, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications (MQ) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting MQ’s with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the MQ’s, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the U.S. (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

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Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting. 

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Employment History on the STD. 678 must  be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. To prepare for the State Application process, please visit .

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 in research methodology, data analytics, data collection and understanding of data system infrastructure and best practices.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, , and the CalPERS website, .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System Benefit can be found on the CalHR website at .

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at .

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO RE-EMPLOYMENT, DEPARTMENTAL RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, STATE RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, AND SURPLUS CANDIDATES.

All methods of appointment may be considered.

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Research Data Specialist I before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the Research Data Specialist I

examination.

To obtain list eligibility for the Research Data Analyst II before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the Research Data Analyst II

examination.

State Application Checklist

To prepare for the State application process, please visit .

Interview Checklist

To prepare for the interview process, please refer to the

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 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 Qualification is REQUIRED and must be submitted with Employment Application (STD. 678). To be considered, applications must include an appropriate Statement of Qualifications following the instructions below. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the "Statement of Qualifications" section below for specific requirements. 

  For helpful guidance on writing an effective Statement of Qualifications, please visit Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications .