Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Department of Industrial Relations, Office of the Director - Research Unit, is responsible for determining the prevailing wage in compliance with the California Labor Code and related regulations. The prevailing rate of per diem wages includes employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation/holiday, travel time and subsistence, training, and other payments for similar purposes as determined by the Director of Industrial Relations. The prevailing wage is the minimum rate of pay for workers employed on public works projects.

The Research Data Analyst I (RDA I) is the entry level position and works under the direct supervision of the Research Data Supervisor and performs program elements for which procedures have been developed. Typical tasks include compiling and classifying data from collective bargaining agreements and other sources, preparing and checking statistical tables; writing brief technical notes and drafting text of reports and memos; answering regulated public and external stakeholder inquiries and collecting data by written correspondence and telephone. The analyst may also be called upon to conduct surveys including the design of questionnaires; revising tables applying user-oriented programming techniques.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3

To be considered for this Research Data Analyst I job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: 
Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click e to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is located at:
455 Golden Gate Ave. 9th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102

The incumbent works in a cubicle environment in an office setting with artificial light and temperature control. The position is located in the San Francisco office in a high rise building. Typical machines, tools, or equipment required to operate include but are not limited to: PCs with Windows and database applications, copy/fax machines, VOIP telephone system, and shredders. Incumbent may also telework part-time from home using state computers and equipment.

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a detailed description of how your education, training, experience and skills meet the Desirable Qualifications for the position. The SOQ is a narrative, not a bulleted summary, and will be evaluated for written communication ability. Applicants who do not complete this SOQ and do not follow these requirements will not be considered. Cover letters, personal statements and resumes do not take place of the SOQ.

The SOQ must be typed, single spaced, 12 point font and no more than 2 pages in length. Your SOQ response may be completed using the attached PDF template provided (optional).

In your SOQ, address how you possess each item below using specific examples of your education, training and work experience. Please address and number your responses to each item below in the same order as listed in this bulletin. Please provide references who can confirm your examples.

1) Describe your academic and/or professional experience in conducting technical, economic, policy, or research and analyses as it relates to the duties in the duty statement.

2) Describe how your knowledge and/or work or school experience to date has prepared you to interpret a law, policy, or challenging subject to present to someone else in a clear, concise and simpler manner.

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 conducting technical, economic or policy research and analyses of regulatory issues.
• Experience and ability to analyze complex issues and prepare recommendations under tight deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interpret complex information and communicate into a clear cohesive message to the public or other appropriate audience.
• Ability to represent the department professionally and respectfully while building strong working relationships with other employees, the regulated public and external stakeholders.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

• Walking distance to train stations (BART and MUNI Metro Light Rail) and bus stops
• Transit subsidy
• Flexible work hours
• Walking distance to area restaurants

Additional Information

Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.

Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification.

If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.

Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at (800) 564-0771.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:  DIR Applicant Survey

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.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special Requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.

Job Tags

Daily paid, Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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