California Public Utilities Commission
Job Brief
We have a vacancy of Research Data Specialist Iii in our company, California Public Utilities Commission. This vacancy is based in San Francisco County CA. Please go through the job detail mentioned below.
Position Title: Research Data Specialist Iii
Company: California Public Utilities Commission
Work Type: Full Time
City of work: San Francisco County CA
Salary: $7,137 – $9,200 a month
URL Expiry: 12/04/2022
Posted on: jobsintelecom.net
Job Detail
Job Description and Duties
Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to these classifications, please click RDS III or RDS II to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to applyâ€.
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 be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.
Under general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor, the Policy Advisor (Research Data Specialist III) is required to help evaluate Risk Assessment Mitigation applications by investor owned utilities, help evaluate data submitted by IOUs, and help develop and advise on new policies and regulations. They will be required to independently determine the scope and parameters of research and analytical tasks and projects; research and develop innovative or undefined methods for collecting, analyzing, and communicating data; identifying new strategies or sources for collecting data; assessing patterns to forecast future impacts and trends; and making policy recommendations. The outcomes are used to advise Commissioners, Administrative Law Judges and other decision makers at the Commission.
Incumbents advise executive staff on research projects, studies, policy papers, and reports. The Safety Policy Division needs an individual with strong critical thinking skills, an education that includes training in statistics, finance, engineering, economics, geography, or other quantitative field, and strong writing skills. We do not necessarily need specific knowledge or experience about utility regulation. The incumbent will also help visualize and communicate about safety related data and ensure that IOU’s regulated by the Commission continue to improve safety performance. They will write analyses, make policy recommendations, interpret data, provide evidence-based advice to decision-makers at the Commission.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position can be filled in the following locations: San Francisco, Sacramento, or Los Angeles.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST III
- RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II
Position Details
Will Consider:
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II
Department Information
Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov
Special Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your application. A SOQ is a narrative description of how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. The SOQ must be 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages. Writing that exceeds this page limit will not be scored.
The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate your qualifications. SOQs will be evaluated based on the content and writing ability, using standardized rating criteria. Competitive applicants will be invited to attend an interview. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ will not be considered.
All information in the Statement is subject to verification.
Please describe how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Refer to the position description and duty statement to prepare your response.
For assistance in completing the SOQ, you want to consider watching the following video from CalHR’s Training Catalog: Basics of Writing a Strong Statement of Qualifications.
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.jobs.ca.gov
Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline.
Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org
Employment information on the STD 678 state application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered.
Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
Per CCR 249.3, this job control be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
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: 3/3/2022
Who 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).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely 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 required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications – A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see “Special Requirements†for instructions.
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 be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Benjamin Turner
(916) 215-2581
[email protected]
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department’s EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Main Line
(415) 703-5331
[email protected]
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.
Required and Desirable Experience/Qualifications
- Strong critical thinking skills.
- Ability to produce high quality written materials.
- Excellent verbal communications skills.
- Experience presenting complex information to varied audience in professional or educational setting.
- Experience and knowledge of quantitative data analysis.
- Experience conducting statistical analysis.
- Experience conducting economic analysis.
- Experience writing policy analysis.
- Experience with geographic information system analysis.
- Experience with industrial engineering or operations research.
- Experience with risk analysis.
Additional Application Information
This position be filled at either the Research Data Specialist III or II level for recruitment purposes. Duties will be adjusted commensurate with the level at which the position is filled.
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.
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