Overview
To Apply: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=443633
Under general supervision of the Data Science Branch Manager (Research Data Supervisor II) the Data and Digital Services Data Analyst (DDS RDA II) will independently perform a variety of tasks including data management, complex research, data analysis, and data visualization. As a Data Analyst, the incumbent will work collaboratively with a variety of teams and staff at Caltrans to develop data reports and stories, create data visualizations/maps and dashboards, identify data trends and patterns, and perform various related tasks. The DDS RDA II will be expected to seek and incorporate user feedback, develop and update their products in an iterative and agile manner using version control and statistical/data science programming tools (mainly Python). Prior knowledge in using Python, R, and version control (mainly Github) not required, but the selected candidate will be expect to use the tools on a regular basis after training.
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Research Data Analyst II Exam
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g. transfer, permissive reinstatement or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. The exam is located here: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1305
About Caltrans
From roads less traveled to highways supporting California’s demanding commute. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) manages more than 50,000 miles of California's highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies to keep California moving.
More than the road workers, we are California’s transportation infrastructure; established in 1895, Caltrans has been active in moving the people and commerce of California and continues to model the way in innovative transportation systems. Caltrans specializes in many areas related to transportation: Engineering, Environmental Analysis, Information Technology, Maintenance, Equipment, Transportation Planning, Land Surveys, Right of Way, Finance, Traffic Operations, Aeronautics, Legal, and Administration