Caltrans District 3
Job Title
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II
Department Caltrans District 3 (also mentions District 4 Division of Environmental Science & Engineering)
Location 111 Grand Ave., Oakland, Alameda County (Hybrid telework program with office two days per week)
Salary US$7,640.00 - $9,561.00 per month
Job Code JC-501429 (PARF# 04-6-0652)
Final Filing Date 12/26/2025
Application Methods
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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Job Description and Duties Within the Caltrans District 4 Division of Environmental Science & Engineering (ESE) and under the direction of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the incumbent serves as ESE's GIS single focal point in support of project development and the delivery of transportation projects throughout the vibrant nine-county Bay Area. The GIS Specialist produces maps, conducts data analyses using various spatial applications, and provides technical support to ESE GIS users. The incumbent uses various tools and mapping applications to facilitate the assessment of the environmental impacts of transportation projects. The incumbent creates cartographic products used to visually communicate information about State Highway System projects to internal and external stakeholders.
The incumbent represents ESE on districtwide and statewide GIS user groups and maintains familiarity with the latest software, including ArcGIS Pro and web-based platforms. Coordinates with the Headquarters Division of Environmental Analysis to disseminate environmental data layers and changes in practice. The incumbent understands and conforms with policies, standards, and guidance from Caltrans Enterprise Data and Geospatial Governance while staying up to date on industry trends and applicable technologies.
Eligibility Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Research Data Specialist II / Research Data Specialist I exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
Working Conditions Position located at 111 Grand Ave., Oakland, Alameda County. This position is eligible for telework under Caltrans' hybrid telework program. District 4 is currently in the office two days per week (minimum), but this is subject to change at any time. While at the District Headquarters, employees will work in a climate controlled office under artificial lighting. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location. The incumbent may be required to conduct field work and collect data outdoors adjacent to the traveled way, sometimes over uneven terrain. The incumbent will be expected to familiarize themselves with Caltrans' standards for field and office safety.
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.
Describe any relevant coursework and experience as they relate to the position’s duty statement.
Provide an overview of your applied experience working with various CAD and/or GIS technologies including, Bentley MicroStation, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, other GIS or CAD desktop software applications, scripting (Python, Java, etc).
Provide an example of a time you used GIS applications to collate, analyze, and interpret environmental data to inform agency decision‑making.
Describe your ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to deliver clear and effective presentations to multi‑disciplinary audiences.
Minimum Qualifications You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Also listed manually: RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II and RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing.
Final Filing Date: 12/26/2025
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.
Mailing Address Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Drop‑Off Address Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State Holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Benefits Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: David Maxwell (279) 234-2433 David.Maxwell@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Leigh Anne Kuehnel (510) 286-6009 leigh.anne.kuehnel@dot.ca.gov
EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office (844) 368-3367 Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)
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.
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Department Caltrans District 3 (also mentions District 4 Division of Environmental Science & Engineering)
Location 111 Grand Ave., Oakland, Alameda County (Hybrid telework program with office two days per week)
Salary US$7,640.00 - $9,561.00 per month
Job Code JC-501429 (PARF# 04-6-0652)
Final Filing Date 12/26/2025
Application Methods
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Print Job
Save Job
Job Description and Duties Within the Caltrans District 4 Division of Environmental Science & Engineering (ESE) and under the direction of a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the incumbent serves as ESE's GIS single focal point in support of project development and the delivery of transportation projects throughout the vibrant nine-county Bay Area. The GIS Specialist produces maps, conducts data analyses using various spatial applications, and provides technical support to ESE GIS users. The incumbent uses various tools and mapping applications to facilitate the assessment of the environmental impacts of transportation projects. The incumbent creates cartographic products used to visually communicate information about State Highway System projects to internal and external stakeholders.
The incumbent represents ESE on districtwide and statewide GIS user groups and maintains familiarity with the latest software, including ArcGIS Pro and web-based platforms. Coordinates with the Headquarters Division of Environmental Analysis to disseminate environmental data layers and changes in practice. The incumbent understands and conforms with policies, standards, and guidance from Caltrans Enterprise Data and Geospatial Governance while staying up to date on industry trends and applicable technologies.
Eligibility Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Research Data Specialist II / Research Data Specialist I exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
Working Conditions Position located at 111 Grand Ave., Oakland, Alameda County. This position is eligible for telework under Caltrans' hybrid telework program. District 4 is currently in the office two days per week (minimum), but this is subject to change at any time. While at the District Headquarters, employees will work in a climate controlled office under artificial lighting. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location. The incumbent may be required to conduct field work and collect data outdoors adjacent to the traveled way, sometimes over uneven terrain. The incumbent will be expected to familiarize themselves with Caltrans' standards for field and office safety.
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.
Describe any relevant coursework and experience as they relate to the position’s duty statement.
Provide an overview of your applied experience working with various CAD and/or GIS technologies including, Bentley MicroStation, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, other GIS or CAD desktop software applications, scripting (Python, Java, etc).
Provide an example of a time you used GIS applications to collate, analyze, and interpret environmental data to inform agency decision‑making.
Describe your ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to deliver clear and effective presentations to multi‑disciplinary audiences.
Minimum Qualifications You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Also listed manually: RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II and RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing.
Final Filing Date: 12/26/2025
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.
Mailing Address Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Drop‑Off Address Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State Holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Benefits Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: David Maxwell (279) 234-2433 David.Maxwell@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Leigh Anne Kuehnel (510) 286-6009 leigh.anne.kuehnel@dot.ca.gov
EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office (844) 368-3367 Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)
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.
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