Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

The hiring unit has established the following internal cut-off dates for this Job Control:

• July 2, 16, & 30, 2024

• August 6, & 20, 2024

• September 3 & 17, 2024

• October 1, 15, & 29, 2024
• November 12 & 26, 2024
• December 10, 2024

Applications will be reviewed after each date listed above, and selections can be made. However, the Job Control will remain open until the vacancy is filled. If your application is submitted after the most recent cut-off date, it will be applied to the next review period.

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, and working closely with the Research Data Specialist III, the incumbent will independently develop and utilize research methodology to support AHFSS programs with optimizing the use of information technology tools necessary to support efficient and effective business processes. The incumbent will help to ensure all business needs are met as technology improvements are discovered, developed, and implemented. This includes duties such as system user acceptance testing, training, and assisting end users on applications, business process review and re-engineering, data management issue resolution, assisting with data governance, conducting complex data validation, and data management with program expertise on animal health and food safety related activities and projects.

Incumbent must be able to work collaboratively with a diverse team of researchers, veterinarians, environmental scientists, research scientists, investigators, inspectors and information technology professionals to ensure the effective use of research and data analysis projects.

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on AHFSS program activities during the discovery, development, and implementation of information technology projects and solutions

• Act an advanced user of AHFSS information technology systems to provide support to AHFSS program staff

• Facilitate the development, validation, and testing of business process scenarios for User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

• Perform analysis and testing on multiple system environments such as production or UAT to ensure information management technology meet program business needs

Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are mostly conducted indoors; however, the incumbent may occasionally be required to work outside and under difficult conditions.

Travel (including nights, weekends, and holidays) for extended periods may be required for meetings and events as well as during an emergency response. During emergency response periods, duties may require working long shifts at hours other than the normal work hours.

Indoor activities may include:

• Operating a computer with various software programs, including e-mail and word processing

• Entering data in a computer database

• Operating a telephone, facsimile, calculator, and copier

• Operating various filing drawers and bins

• Processing paperwork and samples

• Presenting to small groups

Outdoor activities may include:

• Visiting livestock production or livestock processing facilities to evaluate practices and to interact with facilities personnel

• Occasional travel by State vehicle or other modes of transportation to various locations in California

• Standing for extended periods of time

• Exposure to potential allergens

Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent's ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFA's Telework Policy.

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

• RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I
• RESEARCH DATA ANALYST I
• RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-434783

Position #(s):
014-103-5742-002

Working Title:
Research Data Specialist I

Classification:
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I $6,555.00 - $8,206.00 A

Shall Consider:
RESEARCH DATA ANALYST I
$4,213.00 - $4,787.00 A
$4,347.00 - $5,180.00 B
$5,212.00 - $6,524.00 C

RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II
$6,265.00 - $7,848.00 A

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information
The Animal Health and Food Safety Services division (AHFSS) is responsible for the safety and security of meat, poultry, and dairy products, along with other foods of animal origins. AHFSS provides services to protect the public and animal health through prevention, detection, and eradication of livestock and poultry diseases and dairy contamination incidents, including support for the Animal Health and Food Safety laboratory network in California. In addition, the division protects cattle owners against loss of animals by theft, straying or misappropriation through ongoing inspections and investigative services. AHFSS also provides services to prolong the effectiveness of antimicrobials through monitoring use in livestock and providing stewardship guidance and provides animal care oversight by ensuring covered products sold in California are from animals meeting minimum housing standards.

Application Instructions
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: Until Filled
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 Food & Agriculture
Attn: Human Resources Branch JC-434783
1220 N Street, Room 242

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Food & Agriculture
Human Resources Branch JC-434783
1220 N Street, Room 242

Sacramento , CA 95814
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED. All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-434783
08:00 AM - 05:00 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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.

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

Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Shelby Sterling
(916) 900-5000
Shelby.Sterling@cdfa.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 Civil Rights
(916) 654-1005
Civil_Rights@cdfa.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.

Hard Copy Applications:

If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 10/2023 version.

Additional Information:

Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.

If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, transcripts will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.

Upon hire you may be required to provide official sealed transcripts or an original degree or certificate.

Applicants with foreign degrees may be asked to provide an official foreign transcript evaluation which indicates course work is equivalent to a degree from an accredited U.S. College or University.

This position may require a medical clearance.

Alternate Classifications and Training and Development assignments may be considered.

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.