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Caltrans · 9 hours ago

RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I

positionRedding, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$6,955/mo - $8,970/mo

Caltrans is the California Department of Transportation, committed to improving lives and communities through transportation. The Research Data Specialist I will serve as a GIS analyst, performing GIS work to support the District 2 division of maintenance, including data collection and analysis of culvert data.

GovernmentOffice AdministrationPublic SafetyPublic Transportation
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Responsibilities

Serve as the districts GIS analyst
Perform Geographic Information System (GIS) work in the support of District 2 division of maintenance
Culvert data collection
Data analysis and quality control of spatial and attribute data collected from the field
Support District 2 division of maintenance in support of all project initiation development (PID) and associated programs development
Support subsequent project development work in various other programs
Understand and conform with policies, standards, and guidance from Caltrans

Qualification

GISData analysisQuality controlCulvert data collectionProject development

Required

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment
If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification
The SOQ must be typed and 12-point Arial font
In one page or less, describe the skills, knowledge, abilities, and work experiences you have to be successful in this position
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
Statement of Qualifications - Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions

Preferred

Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required

Company

Caltrans

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From scenic backroads to the busiest freeways, Caltrans keeps California moving.
dateFounded in 1973
location
Sacramento, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://cdtfa.ca.gov/

H1B Sponsorship

Caltrans has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (120)
2024 (93)
2023 (62)
2022 (39)
2021 (37)
2020 (17)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$102.39M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Transportation
2024-09-01Grant· $102.39M

Leadership Team

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Anthony Presto
Chief Public Information & Legislative Affairs Officer
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Justin Kunert, P.E.
Senior Transportation Engineer - Partnering Program Manager
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