This position is physically located at the California Natural Resources Building in downtown Sacramento.

Join a team of highly motivated professionals that are doing exciting engineering and asset management work! We hope you'll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity to join our State Water Project team and help deliver water to over 27 million Californians as well as contribute to protecting our environment and species conservation efforts.

Why Choose Us :

We own and operate our own facilities, which is the largest water and power delivery system in the United States. And as owners and operators of our own infrastructure, we are empowered to make the right choices in design, detailing, and materials to ensure public safety and facility reliability. We are not driven by the cost-cutting measures or unrealistic expectations that you may find in the private sector. Instead, direct the operations and maintenance of the State Water Project to safely deliver and optimize the uses of available water with environmental sensitivity.

At DWR you will have the support of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues, robust training programs, and professional organizational memberships for your professional growth. Our large organization provides an opportunity for a long and promising career full of growth and opportunity.

This position has a hybrid work schedule and is considered office-centered which means the incumbent works fifty percent or less of their time monthly from an alternate work location. This schedule can change at any time. We offer an award-winning employee recognition program as well as ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We offer an award-winning employee recognition program as well as ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Duties: Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager II (SSMII), Program Control Branch (PCB), the Research Data Specialist II (RDSII) will serve as an Alternative Funding Coordinator to direct the activities within the Division of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) to research and secure grants and other non- State Water Project (SWP) funding sources for activities and projects that are currently funded by SWP. The incumbent will work with the PCB Team, the Asset management (AM) Team, and other O&M and Department of Water Resources (DWR) offices to provide expertise and direction to enhance O&M's capabilities to identify, evaluate, and prioritize the additional funding requirements to supplement the State Water Project funding for maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and replacement needs of SWP facilities.

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

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-431598

Position #(s):
842-033-5758-001

Working Title:
Program Control Research Data Specialist

Classification:
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II $7,201.00 - $9,013.00 A

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information
Division of Operations and Maintenance, Assistant Division Manager - Strategic Asset & Financial Management, Finance and Program Control Branch, Sacramento

State Water Project Aerial Tour 2021 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A1jHyfqp8E

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California's water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state's people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR's equal employment opportunity program centers around diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Department Website: https://water.ca.gov

Free career consultation services including one-on-one State career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by experienced recruiters are now available at the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Career Center, located at the Poppy Pavilion, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Walk-ins are welcome every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-4pm.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid Class C California Driver's License. Employee is required to successfully complete all safety training related to the functions of the job. All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

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: 5/28/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates 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
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Water Resources
Attn: Division of Human Resources
P.O. Box 1079

Sacramento , CA 95812

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Water Resources
Certification Desk
715 P Street, 7th floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

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 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.
• Other - Cover Letter
• Other - See Supplemental Questionnaire information under Special Instructions below.

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 may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

This position requires the incumbent to have a proficient understanding of local, state, and federal funding sources, policies, and procedures and the ability to lead the development of application packages and work with the AM Team for associated engineering studies to include for the alternate funding opportunities for SWP infrastructure planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and replacement activities; coordinate with DWR staff to identify non-SWP funding sources for various activities managed by the O&M; evaluate the sufficiency of available information, have a working knowledge of infrastructure risks, and work with the AM Team who will provide the scoping and completion of engineering and economic studies and the required technical analyses to support each application package. The incumbent is required to have effective writing skills and the knowledge of grant application and other funding program requirements; work independently with minimum of supervision, meet deadlines, and maintain consistent and regular attendance; and pay great attention to detail, work well under pressure, and work in limited time frames.

Benefits
Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety. DWR offers a hybrid workplace model that is designed to support a workforce of both office-centered and remote-centered workers. Regular and consistent attendance - whether office-centered or remote-centered - is essential to the successful performance in this position.

This position is office-centered which means the incumbent works fifty percent or less of their time monthly from an alternate work location, which can change at any time. The Department of Water Resources is located in the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) building, which is one of the newest and innovative buildings in Sacramento. It is located right next to Light Rail for an easy commute - we even have a reimbursement subsidy program for public transit! Click here to read about the array of amenities CNRA has to offer.

Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Melanie Shiori
(916) 902-7475
melanie.shiroi@water.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Workforce Equality
(916) 653-6952
weo@water.ca.gov
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.

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Supplemental Questionnaire, Cover Letter, and Resume. Please reference SAP Position # 50101256 and Job Control # 431598 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application. The Cover Letter should include a statement as to why you are interested in this position and a highlight skills that are most applicable to the Duty Statement.

Supplemental Questionnaire:

This is designed to elicit information regarding each applicant's abilities, knowledge, and experience in relation to the advertised position. Please limit your answers to one page per question (12-point font). Respond to each question separately and if there is a question regarding experience that you do not have, include examples of similar experience or coursework that would demonstrate your ability or potential to perform the specific function.

Describe your educational and/or professional experience with financial management including differing types of funding. Be specific and address planning, monitoring, expenditures, type of reports and tools created and utilized. Describe the process you use to manage data. Identify how you ensure that your reports or other documents are thorough and accurate.

Describe your educational and/or professional experience with researching external funding opportunities such as grants and loan programs. Include any experience with coordinating grant/loan packages. Be specific and address what methods you use to locate information, document such information, apply policies to research work. How do you ensure that your research is thorough and complete, and that the package meets all requirements for submission?

Describe your educational and/or professional experience with reporting and presenting information/reports to staff, clients, management, or the public. What tools have you used to create reports, update data for reports, ensuring accuracy, and present information from the reports? What methods do you use to ensure your presentations are successful?

Note : Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Click here to complete DWR's Recruitment Survey . This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.

Examination/Assessment

For more information about the State hiring process, click here . To learn more about how to get a State job, click here .

List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.

Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link.

RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II

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.