research data analyst i

Job Description and Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

The Labor Market Researcher (LMR) supports the County in making data-informed decisions about the local economy. Provides consultative services to help individuals and organizations access, utilize, and understand data concerning the building blocks of the local economy: industries, occupations, employment, unemployment, and more.

Commensurate with their experience, the LMR gathers and analyzes statistical data and narrative information. Their analysis is packaged as reports, presentations, training, narratives, and interactive products provided to various individuals and organizations including educators, employers, local economic developers, public agencies, and workforce preparation staff. Deliverables to high-priority customers keep them apprised of the economic health of a region or local area. The LMR analyzes problems, develops appropriate solutions, and recommends effective courses of action for economic and workforce development partners.

The Labor Market Researcher forms partnerships with a variety of local organizations, including integrating services with the Employment Development Department, to promote economic development and job growth in the counties, the surrounding region and the state. The LMR, independently or in concert with other staff, represents and promotes the Department and the Labor Market Information Division at conferences and other public meetings.

The Labor Market Researcher regularly disseminates estimates of current and projected employment, unemployment, and other social and demographic data for their designated service area. Additionally, they prepare press releases of current labor force and industry employment data, written industry narratives (as required), trend analysis, and other more complex labor market information reports and publications appropriate to their experience and expertise.

This position is headquartered in the Riverside office and may be eligible for hybrid telework under EDD's telework policy. California Government Code Section 14200 requires employees to reside in California to telecommute. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

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Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Intermittent overnight travel required.

Special Requirements

A valid Class C California Driver's License is desired.Incumbents must possess 12 semester or 18 quarter units of coursework in any combination of a data-driven research field, such as economics, mathematics, psychology, sociology, demography, geography, anthropology, statistics, data science or a research-related field AND one course in statistical methods.

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Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the "Application Instructions' section below and ensure the following:

Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678. Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the "Explanations" section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. Remove and do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only. Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information. California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary Benefit Description​ ​Additional Information ​ New Employee Benefits Orientation Page
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401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

Offers a voluntary benefit that allows you to contribute to both a 401(k) and a 457(b) plan to enhance your retirement benefit. This allows you to contribute, through payroll deduction, up to twice the amount available to the private sector and most public sector employees. You can contribute on both a pre-tax and an after-tax designated Roth basis that offers you the opportunity to take advantage of tax savings now and in the future.

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Cash In Lieu of Health and/or Dental Benefits (Cash Option)

Allows you to receive cash in lieu of state-sponsored health and/or dental benefits insurance if you have other qualifying medical and/or dental coverage through a spouse, domestic partner, parent or other source.

​ ​ Common Carrier Travel and Accident Insurance – for Excluded Employees Only

Offers employer-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance to managers, supervisors and other specified employees who travel on state business.

​ ​ Commute Program

Voluntary benefits that subsidize commuting expenses for eligible employees who commute to and from work using public transportation, vanpools, or bicycles.

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Provides a benefit allowance, rather than specific contribution amounts for health, dental and vision benefits. You may receive additional taxable income each month, depending on the total cost of the benefit plans you choose.

​ ​Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

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​ Death Benefits

Benefits available to legal survivors and/or designees of state employees; see "Planning Ahead" handbook.

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Offers you and your dependents preventive, basic and major dental care coverage through one of several dental plans.

​ Employee Assistance Program

Employer-paid program offers free professional and confidential short-term counseling and referral services to employees and their eligible dependents, as well as valuable information on a variety of topics including financial, legal, and wellness.

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TDD ​Group Long-Term Disability Insurance – For Excluded Employees Only

Voluntary, employee-paid plan that replaces a portion of the employee's income in the event the employee is unable to work for six months or longer due to a covered illness or injury.

Health Benefits

Offers you and your dependents a broad range of health insurance plans with the state paying a portion of the premium. CalPERS administers this coverage.

CalPERS Health and Wellness

Promotes a work environment that encourages healthy lifestyle choices, decreases the risk of illness and disease and enhances employee effectiveness and well-being.

​ Long-Term Care Program

Offers coverage through CalPERS for a chronic illness, frailty of old age, or a serious accident. Available to all California public employees, retirees, and their eligible family members.

​ ​Part-time, Seasonal, and Temporary Retirement Program

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Allows you to set pre-taxed money aside in a reimbursement account to pay for certain kinds of medical and dependent care expenses. You can increase your take home pay and decrease your taxable income.

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Allows you to deduct a specific pre-tax amount for work-related parking fees from your pay. Available to employees who drive a personal vehicle to work or to a location from which the employee commutes to work and pays for parking.

​ ​Vision Benefits

Employer-paid benefit that offers you and your dependents an annual eye examination and an allowance for frames and lenses. An enhanced vision plan is also available which provides higher allowances for certain materials and other benefits.

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