Research Data Specialist III Public Utilities Commission

JC-528402

- Research Data Specialist III RESEARCH

DATA SPECIALIST III

$8,392.00 - $10,505.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

8/24/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please Click here to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on "How to apply". The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process. Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager - standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit. Under general direction of the Program Manager, the Research Data Specialist III serves as the principal technical resource performing and leading a variety of complex data analyses related to natural and man-made hazards and utility resilience in the context of emergency management and cybersecurity that inform the Commission's decisions, procedures, and processes. This position will require the individual to determine scope and parameters of data taxonomy, data dictionary, research criteria and other elements of data collection and analysis in include Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) systems. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions This advertisement is listed specifically for Sacramento (LA, SF, SAC) location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position. Los Angeles location, please apply to JC# 528404 San Francisco location, please apply to JC# 528386 Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work. This position requires travel. This is a hybrid position that will require the selected candidate to report to their assigned headquarter office a minimum of two (2) days a week. Hybrid positions may be eligible for telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. In accordance with CPUC Telework Policy, telework arrangements are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST III

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-528402

Position #(s): 680-151-5770-001

Working Title:

Research Data Specialist III

Classification:

RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST III

$8,392.00 - $10,505.00 A Effective July 1, 2025, CalHR launched the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386.

PLP 2025

temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours to help address budget shortfalls. Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction. For details, visit CalHR's Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Department Information Safety Policy Division/ 

Security & Resilience Branch:

Safety Policy Division

Department Website:

http://www.cpuc.ca.gov Special Requirements Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages. Please write your SOQ to address the following two questions: Describe your experience using statistical methods to analyze data related to utilities/ emergency management/ public safety/public health. Describe your experience presenting results of data analysis to the public or internal groups. For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see the Work4CA guide. It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.jobs.ca.gov Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org Employment information on the STD 678 state application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

8/24/2026