Job Description

Job Description and Duties

In accordance with CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

This position is subject to the Department of Conservation’s Conflict of Interest code. Candidates may be precluded from employment with the department if they, or their spouse, hold interests in oil, gas, or geothermal entities.

Please limit your duties performed to one entry. Using multiple entries to list job duties for the same position may lead to disqualification. PLEASE NOTE: All relevant work experience, skills sets, and professional qualifications must be listed on the STD. 678. Applications will be screened based on the information provided on the STD. 678 and not on your resume or SOQ. Failure to include required information on the STD. 678 may result in elimination from the recruitment process. APPLICATIONS WITH "SEE RESUME" OR “SEE ATTACHED” WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Under the general supervision from the Senior Environmental Planner (SEP), FMMP/WA/CEQA Unit, with policy direction from the Division Director and administrative direction from the Division Deputy Director of the Division of Land Resource Protection (DLRP), the Research Data Analyst II (RDA II), Geographic lnformation Systems (GIS), will evaluate and map agricultural land resource status using multiple data sources in the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program (FMMP).  This will include image interpretation, mapping and digitizing, crop and field verification, and documentation of land use change in the biennial update of the Important Farmland Maps for the Farmland Conversion Report.  The incumbent is expected to have knowledge of general and geospatial data analysis, GIS software, photo interpretation, data management, Microsoft Office suite of tools, and have basic project management skills.  

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: If new to California state service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. If you are a current state employee, but do not have transfer eligibility or list eligibility, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. Please go to CalHR’s website to review the exam bulletin: Research Data Analyst II - Exam | Research Data Analyst I - Exam

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Applicants who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

EDUCATION INFORMATION: If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, please provide your unofficial transcripts. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide evaluated transcripts. The transcript evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at   . Official transcripts and official foreign degree transcripts will be required prior to appointment. If you are not using education to qualify for this classification, you do not need to submit transcripts. To bypass the required document, select Choose/Upload and select Bypass File.

PLEASE NOTE: This position requires that the candidate upload a map, resume and cover letter. Applications submitted without these items, and/or does not follow formatting instructions will be considered not interested in this position and will be eliminated from the selection process. Please see the Statement of Qualifications section for more information. 

This position is contingent on budget approval.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is located in Sacramento and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. Employees must reside in California and be able to satisfactorily perform their essential work functions independently and remotely. The hybrid telework schedule will allow for up to three days of remote work per week depending on department needs.

Please see the attached duty statement for information related to this position’s working conditions.

Special Requirements

• This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code.
• This position requires a valid Driver's License.

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:

• Knowledge of principles and concepts of geography, cartography, and computer mapping; techniques of spatial analysis that involve map overlays and proximity analysis; familiarity with various map products provided by the U.S. Geological Survey, including digital formats; familiarity with map projections and coordinate systems; and familiarity with photo interpretation. Crop identification familiarity a plus.
• Ability to adapt and perform spatial analysis techniques and methods to complex problems involving mapped information.
• Ability and patience to focus on and perform repetitive mapping tasks.
• Demonstrate good attention to detail.

Benefits

DOC employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid sick and vacation
• California State holiday pay
• 401 (k) and 457 plans
• Retirement (CalPERS)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Transit Subsidy

Additional benefit information can be found on the following websites:

California State Civil Service Employee Benefits information may be obtained by going to the California Department of Human Resources website at  State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary .

Information regarding benefits provided by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found at  .

Important Information

Do not email or fax your application. Emailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: All relevant work experience, skills sets, and professional qualifications must be listed on the STD. 678. Applications will be screened based on the information provided on the STD. 678. Failure to include required information on the STD. 678 may result in elimination from the recruitment process. APPLICATIONS WITH "SEE RESUME" OR “SEE ATTACHED” WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

If you are applying for more than one recruitment, a separate State Application (STD. 678) is required for each recruitment for which you would like to be considered.

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 required and must be included.
• Other - Cover Letter
• Other - Please include a 8.5" x 11" PDF map of any subject that has been authored by the applicant.  If the map is not included you will not be considered for this position. 

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement,

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