Job Description

Job Description and Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

The Employment Development Department's (EDD) Audit and Evaluation Division (A&ED) within the Labor Data and Compliance Branch provides independent and objective audits, evaluations, technical assistance, surveys, consultation, and other services to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of EDD's programs and functions. The A&ED also ensures that EDD complies with laws, policies, and standards, and assists EDD and our customers in achieving their goals.

The A&ED's Survey and Applied Research (SAR) Section is seeking a leader for its team of research professionals who help EDD effectively respond to the needs of its customers, employees, and partners by providing the information and insights needed to make good decisions. Under the direction of the Audits, Risk Management, and Survey Research Section Chief, the Research Data Supervisor II (RDS II) manages the operation of the SAR Section. The RDS II oversees the survey activities and ensures timely completion of assignments by SAR Section staff. In some instances, the RDS II uses their extensive knowledge of research methods and statistical analysis to personally perform the most difficult or sensitive survey studies in the Department.  

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for telework under EDD's telework policy. California Government Code Section 14200 requires employees to reside in California to telecommute. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

The State of California offers an amazing benefits package, including:

• 40-hour workweek
• State of California retirement that vests in five years
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Generous paid time off, including 11 holidays per year
• 401(k) and 457 retirement options
• And much more

Position exists in downtown Sacramento

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Special Requirements

It is strongly  encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at .

Please only submit ONE application.  Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.  This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment 

To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:

Research Data Supervisor II Bulletin

For more information about the State hiring process,  click here . To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job,  click here .

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:

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in a social science field (e.g., psychology, sociology, economics, public administration)
2. Experience and/or ability to manage a team of researchers in planning, leading, and carrying out complex social science research projects.
3. Experience and/or ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
4. Experience and/or ability to gain others' support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions.
5. Experience and/or ability to focus on the desired results of their projects or team's projects, setting goals, and meeting or exceeding them.
6. Experience and/or ability to anticipate consequences of situations and take appropriate action.
7. Proficient in statistical analysis software or tools such as SPSS and R.
8. Proficient in HTML, CSS and other programming tools for electronic surveys.

Applications will be screened; only the most qualified will be interviewed.

NOTE: The applicant must address the above desirable qualifications in the SOQ.

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.  The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  The SOQ is not a résumés or cover letter. 

To be considered for this position, applicants MUST submit an SOQ along with their application. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills qualify you for this position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

PLEASE NOTE
Resumes, cover letters, and other materials WILL NOT be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ.  Applicants who fail to submit an SOQ or do not follow instructions as required may be screened out from the selection process.

INSTRUCTIONS
The SOQ must be typed in 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and NOT exceed two (2) single sided pages in length. The SOQ also must have applicant's first and last name, classification applying for, and job code number. The SOQ must be completed and numbered in the order presented below and provide responses to each of the following prompts.

Describe your experience and knowledge of:

1. Managing staff, which includes staff supervision, development, performance evaluation, mentorship, training, delegating, and coaching.
2. Providing excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills in the preparation and presentation of survey results/reports.
3. Planning, organizing, designing and/or directing complex surveys and research projects individually and as a team.
4. Making well informed and timely decisions in complex or high-pressure situations.
5. Using statistical software.
6. Conducting advanced statistical data analysis.

 Résumés and/or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or SOQs that do not include a response to both statements above may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

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 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.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.
  Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work,

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