Research Data Specialist Ii

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It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. 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.

• Job Code: JC-504092
• Position #:
  
  -XXX
• Working Title:
  
  GIS Specialist II
• Classification: RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II
• Salary Range: $7,640.00 – $9,847.00 (new to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range)
• Shall Consider: RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I ($6,955.00 – $8,970.00)
• # of Positions:
  Multiple
• Work Location:
  
  Los Angeles County
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

With a team of scientists and other dedicated professionals, the Department of Conservation (DOC) administers a variety of programs vital to California’s public safety, environment, and economy. The services DOC provides are designed to balance today’s needs with tomorrow’s obligations by fostering the wise use and conservation of energy, land, and mineral resources.

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.

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Under the general direction of a Research Data Supervisor II in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Publications Program, the GIS Specialist II is part of an established team producing maps, data, figures, and reports in support of the CGS mission.

Please note:

All relevant work experience, skill sets, and professional qualifications must be listed on the STD 678. Applications will be screened based on the information provided on the STD 678 and not on your resume or SOQ. Failure to include required information may result in elimination from the recruitment process.

If new to California state service or a current state employee without transfer eligibility or list eligibility, you must take and pass the examination for this classification. Please review the exam bulletin on CalHR’s website.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If an applicant does not meet Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, provide unofficial transcripts. If completed outside the United States, provide evaluated transcripts. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

• Travel required
• Provide unofficial transcripts if education is being used to qualify.

Final Filing Date: 1/22/2026

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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 if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Complete Application Packages (including Your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted electronically through your Cal Career account at  Hard copies may be submitted by mail or drop off. See contact details below.

• State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678…