Research Data Specialist II (Geographic Information Systems) (JC 428988)

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility.  If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please Click here to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.   

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.  Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.

Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit. 

Under the general direction of a Program and Project Supervisor, the individual filling the position will assist the team's efforts to understand the extent to which certain portions of California's residents do not have access to broadband service. This Research Data Specialist II will also provide the team with the capability to analyze why there are gaps in both availability of and subscription to broadband services at the service address level. This individual has these other responsibilities:

• Create data requests to collect granular data on actual locations served by broadband providers.
• Conduct quality assurance/quality control with regard to granular data submitted.
• Geocode granular data using broadband serviceable location fabric.
• Conduct geographic analysis to evaluate granular broadband availability data and incorporate other data such as socioeconomic data from the U.S. Bureau of the Census.
• Create maps to visualize conclusions of geographic analysis.
• Perform geographic analysis and create maps as needed to support staff, Commissioner offices, and respond to inquiries from the Legislature and other state agencies.

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

Working Conditions

This advertisement is listed specifically for Los Angeles (LA, SF, SAC) location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.

• Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 428939

• San Francisco location, please apply to JC# 428769

Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.

This position requires travel.

Positions at the CPUC may be eligible for telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, and subject to meeting the telework eligibility criteria. Telework Policy CalHR