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RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I

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Caltrans is committed to improving lives and communities through transportation. The Research Data Specialist I will assist in the development and maintenance of GIS databases and applications, and support various projects related to geospatial data management and analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the continued development and maintenance of the Division's GIS Program
  • Assist in the implementation and maintenance of GIS databases, capabilities, and services for ONRM and the Division of Maintenance
  • Assist in the design, testing, integration, and deployment of spatial and non-spatial databases as well as GIS web-based applications for ONRM, offices in the Division of Maintenance, and Departmental use
  • Participate in various GIS steering committees and any technical working groups on matters relating to enterprise GIS and governance efforts
  • Act as a technical support liaison and promote knowledge and use of GIS technology, data governance, and data quality best practices within the Division
  • Work with sensitive and confidential data used for GIS analysis and products for the highest levels in the Department involving policy and strategic matters

Skills

  • Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle
  • Statement of qualifications (SOQ) required
  • The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font
  • Please describe your experience with developing, sharing, and managing geospatial and tabular data, geodatabases, GIS Web Services, Web Maps, and Web Applications
  • Please describe your experience with performing complex research and analyses for projects involving diverse types of spatial data, structured and unstructured tabular data, and ways that the results were communicated
  • Please describe your experience and knowledge related to data quality management, data governance, and developing standards and best practices
  • Please describe your experience and style working with interdisciplinary teams, working groups, and external stakeholders on geospatial projects or strategic matters
  • Provide an example of a situation when a timely response to management was necessary to assist with an after-hours inquiry from a project stakeholder
  • Describe an example of how you maintain credibility, trustworthiness, transparency and public trust when assigned to special committees, task forces, public meetings that require interaction with multi-agency/public stakeholders
  • Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment
  • If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification
  • Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment
  • Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required

Company Overview

  • From scenic backroads to the busiest freeways, Caltrans keeps California moving. It was founded in 1973, and is headquartered in Sacramento, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://cdtfa.ca.gov/.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Caltrans has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 120 in 2025, 93 in 2024, 62 in 2023, 39 in 2022, 37 in 2021, 17 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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