Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Why Join DHCS?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About this Role:

The Enterprise Data and Information Management (EDIM), Program Data Reporting Division (PDRD) at the California DHCS is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Research Data Analyst II (RDA II) within the Community Programs Data Support Branch (CPDSB).

Under general supervision of the Research Data Supervisor II, the RDA II will independently conduct varied and complex research and data analysis. The RDA II will perform ad-hoc report development; conduct statistical work in a variety of subject matters such as Mental Health (MH), Substance Abuse Problems (SAP), and Substance Use Disorders (SUD), Lanterman-Petris Short (LPS) Act; utilize structured and unstructured data from existing reports and resources such as MH, SAP, and SUD, LPS Act data; create and implement research projects, and data models. This includes but is not limited to routine dashboards, performance evaluation reports and visual aids, and identifying trends and patterns using historical data. Using in-depth analysis, the RDA II will develop strategies and solutions for addressing immediate and ongoing information needs with an emphasis on independent data research skills. Specifically, the RDA II should have extensive experience with all Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and entry level experience with SAS, SQL, and ArcGIS programs.

The advertisement includes two or more vacancies within the Behavioral Health Initiatives and Specialty Services Section (BHISSS). Candidates need only apply to this one Job Control to be considered for all vacancies within the units described below.

The BHISSS work in a variety of subject matters such as Mental Health (MH), Substance Abuse Problems (SAP), and Substance Use Disorders (SUD), Lanterman-Petris Short (LPS) act. 

For more information about each vacancy being advertised, please view the "Duty Statement" documents.

Training and Development (T&D) assignments may be considered for this position for current California civil service employees. T&D assignments cannot exceed 24 months. However, successful T&D candidates may transition to a permanent appointment, if eligible at the end of the T&D assignment.

Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact  recruit@dhcs.ca.gov we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process! 

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.

Special Requirements

Simple Application Steps

If you are interested in this position, complete the following these simple steps:

1. Review the education and experience minimum qualifications for  Research Data Analyst II or  Research Data Analyst I .  See the Minimum Requirements section above.
2. Complete the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions.
3. Submit your application package with all required documents - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.
4. Once you have applied, take the  Research Data Analyst II or  Research Data Analyst I Exam.

Education: If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your diploma/degree  and/or unofficial/informal transcripts for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete and submit the following Supplemental Application (SA). Your response must be no longer than one page, single-spaced, formatted in 12-point font, with one-inch margins. Statements of Qualifications cannot be used as a substitute for the Supplemental Application.

1.  Why are you interested in a Research Data Analyst I/II position in Behavioral Health?

2. What experience do you have working with data?

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:

•Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders to better understand project objectives and identify effective methodologies to reach those objectives.
•Ability to establish and maintain project priorities while ensuring that project timelines and schedules are appropriately established, modified, and executed.
•Demonstrate a strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and to prioritize and manage work to meet critical timelines in a fast-paced environment. •Experience with SAS or SQL statistical software.
•Experience working with health care data/health services data.
•Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint

Benefits

DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:

• Continuous and ongoing training
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:

• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Defined retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's

provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence.

We need your help! Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief optional survey: . This survey is not required to be considered for this position.

Additional Information

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

Paper applications must include a signature. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.

Applicants must state their basis of eligibility (List Eligibility, Lateral Transfer, Reinstatement, T&D, or Surplus/SROA), and the Job Control (JC) number and/or position number in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s), For Which You Are Applying” section on the STD. 678. Surplus/SROA candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth, etc.) as well as any information regarding your LEAP eligibility and/or exam scores from your documents prior to submission.

All information on the Employment Application (STD 678) must be completed. Applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Resumes or other documents may not be substituted for the Employment Application (STD 678).

If applying electronically, please note that CalCareers no longer allows applicants to withdraw their applications. If you need assistance to withdraw your application, please contact the Recruitment Section at Recruit@dhcs.ca.gov For all other questions regarding your CalCareer account, please contact CalHR’s CalCareers Unit at (866) 844-8671 or CalCareer@calhr.ca.gov.

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.
• Supplemental Application - In order to be considered for this position, you must complete and submit a Supplemental Application (SA). Directions for completing the SA are in the Special Requirements section above. 

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