Research data analyst ii - research analyst / California Natural Resources Agency
The reporting location for this position is Sacramento, CA. This position will work under the direction of the Environmental Program Manager I.
The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) is hiring a Research Data Analyst II within it's Monitoring and Stewardship Unit, to support the development and maintenance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data and related systems, including maintaining geospatial tools created for CNRA. In this role, you'll support statewide projects in climate resilience, watershed health, parks, and more. As the Research Data Analyst II, you'll collaborate with experts across multiple units, on projects that support policy decisions to protect California's natural resources and deliver meaningful and direct benefits to communities statewide.
Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and contribute in a team environment. Experience with integrating GIS features with an existing system hosted within software platforms like Azure.
CNRA values diverse employees working together, and prioritizes an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. https://resources.ca.gov/
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions Location: This position r equires reporting in person at Natural Resources Agency headquarters located at 715 P Street in Sacramento for a minimum of two times a week.
Flexible Work Schedule: This position is considered Remote Centered which means the incumbent would telework 50% or more of the time within a work month from an alternate work location. The incumbent can telework with a management approved telework agreement and schedule. This position is eligible for partial teleworking in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, but the incumbent will be required to report to the office as needed/required. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-505348
Position #(s):
534-001-5731-001
Working Title:
RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II
Classification:
RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II $6,647.00 - $8,325.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) is a state cabinet-level agency in the government of California. Through its 40 departments, conservancies, boards, commissions, councils, and museums, the California Natural Resources Agency is responsible for protecting historical, natural, and cultural sites, monitoring and controlling state lands and waterways, and regulating fish and game use.
The current Secretary for the California Natural Resources is Wade Crowfoot, and he serves as a member of Governor Gavin Newsom's cabinet.
Home to over 25,000 employes, our Agency protects, manages, and restores the state's environment and its vast natural, cultural, and historical resources. We advance this work with science as our foundation and inclusion and collaboration as our guiding principles.
Mission statement: To restore, protect and manage the state's natural, historical, and cultural resources for current and future generations using creative approaches and solutions based on science, collaboration, and respect for all the communities and interests involved. We are on a mission to help all Californians and nature thrive together.
Special Requirements All job applicants must provide their employment history on the State Application STD 678.
• "To" and "From" dates (month/day/year)
• Hours worked per week
• Private sector job titles
• Supervisor name and phone number
• Job duties performed
• State experience should list the department and indicate the specific civil service classification titles held (not working titles).
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position.
Transcripts
If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcript for verification. Foreign transcripts must include official verification of U.S equivalency prior to appointment by an organization found here.
Personal Identifying Information
Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any personally identifying information.
The Minimum qualifications can be found in the Research Data Analyst II classification specifications.
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: 2/11/2026
Who May Apply
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 in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
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:
Natural Resources Agency
California Natural Resources Agency
Attn: Classification and Hiring - Personnel Technician
c/o California Natural Resources Agency 715 P street
Sacramento , CA 95815
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Natural Resources Agency
California Natural Resources Agency
Classification and Hiring - Personnel Technician
c/o California Natural Resources Agency 715 P street
Sacramento , CA 95815
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.
- Statement of Qualifications - A Supplemental Questionnaire is required. Please see the Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions section below
- Other - Cover Letter is required an must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position.
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:
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and contribute in a team environment.
- Working knowledge spatial data and mapping applications.
- Experience working on projects, research, developing and/or analyzing regulations, policy, or legislation related to coastal, marine, estuarine ecology and/or biodiversity in California or elsewhere.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks.
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:
Gina Ford
(916) 651-2484
gina.ford@resources.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:
Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
(916) 894-9567
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.
Statement of Qualifications Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications for this recruitment.
The SOQ must have each response numbered, no more than two pages in length, single-spaced and using 12-point Arial font. You must indicate your Name and Job Control Number at the top of the page.
Provide responses to the following questions:
1. Please describe your experience, abilities, and skills for managing and using spatial or other forms of data to present and communicate information, trends, or outcomes for a general audience. Please include one specific example of deliverables produced, and the role you played in their creation.
2. This role will provide support and technical assistance to staff within the California Natural Resources Agency, and its departments, boards, and conservancies. What skills and qualities do you possess that make you an effective communicator, collaborator, and resource to others when working with people of diverse backgrounds and capabilities?
*** For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visit Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an SOQ that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS To be considered, applicants must meet one of the following:
1. List Eligibility - Successfully complete the RDA II civil service exam.
2. Transfer Eligibility - Current State of California employee in the same or comparable classification.
3. Reinstatement Eligibility - Previously held permanent State of California employment in the same or comparable classification.
Research Data Analyst II
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Application Submission
A completed State Application (STD. 678), resume, and any relevant documents (e.g., transcripts, degrees, cover letter) must be submitted via CalCareer Account , by U.S. mail, or in person.
Applications must be:
• Postmarked or deposited with a courier service by the final filing date; or
• Date stamped at the appointing authority's office by the filing deadline; or
• Electronically submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the final filing date.
Mobile barcodes or similar technology will not be accepted as proof of timely filing.
Important Notes
- Reference Job Control 505348 on your application.
- Indicate your eligibility basis in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s)" section of the STD. 678.
- SROA and surplus candidates should include a copy of their letter.
- Only one Job Control may be applied for per application submission.
- Candidate may be selected by resume review.
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.
