Research Data Specialist III (JC-493219)
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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 10/10/2025. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.
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Salary Information - CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.
In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.
This position is entitled to a $250.00 pay differential per month based on Bargaining Unit and/or work location.
Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling career in the future of modernizing data around public water systems and assurance of safe drinking water for the State of California? If you enjoy a career helping others, then this may be the position for you! Apply today and join our team. The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Drinking Water has three openings for Research Data Specialist III’s in the Quality Assurance Section. The positions may be filled at any Division of Drinking Water Field Office locations throughout California:
All Offices
- Bakersfield,
- Richmond,
- Glendale,
- Santa Ana,
- San Diego,
- Carpinteria,
- Redding,
- Fresno,
- Lodi,
- Monterey,
- Sacramento,
- San Bernardino, or
- Santa Rosa
Duties:
The Research Data Specialist III (RDS III) in the Quality Assurance Section is responsible for the collection and tracking of data used for compliance management of public water systems in the State of California. The RDS III will assist in ensuring proper determinations are calculated with respect to inventory, water quality, monitoring/reporting, and violation/enforcement data are analyzed, evaluated, and reported. The RDS III is required to work independently, communicate effectively, and manage multiple tasks.
Additional information:
Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.
If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Job Types: Full-Time
Salary: $8,392.00 - $10,505.00 per Month
The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.