The Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) is responsible for the equitable coordination, administration, and integration of the statewide emergency medical services system to reduce suffering and save lives throughout California. The EMSA embraces the delivery of equitable services to diverse communities, cultivating a culture of innovation and resiliency, and the development of a diverse, competent, and compassionate emergency medical service personnel and the EMSA workforce.

• Located in Rancho Cordova, EMSA's headquarters offer free parking and proximity to stores, restaurants, and Highway 50

• Workdays are Monday thru Friday, (excluding holidays,) with base schedule of 8 to 5, with some flex opportunities

• Hybrid remote/office schedules available after intial training and performance assessment

• Phenomenal Medical, Dental and Vision, as well as retirement benefits. Read more about salary and benefits at: CalHR Salary and Benefits

During emergency operations, you may be required to work in EMSA’s Departmental Operations Center, other governmental Emergency Operations Centers or in EMSA’s field Mission Support Team to provide assistance in emergency response and recovery activities.  Staff is required to complete emergency management and Incident Command System (ICS) training based on their respective roles in a response and participates in periodic departmental and statewide readiness drills and exercises.

Under these emergency operations, staff need to work effectively and cooperatively under stressful conditions with short lead times; work weekends, holidays, extended and rotating shifts (day/night); and may be required to travel statewide for extended periods of time and on short notice.

Department Website: http://www.emsa.ca.gov

Under direct supervision of the Data Technologies Unit Manager, Supervisor I, the incumbent serves as the California Emergency Medical Services Information Services (CEMSIS) Research Specialist. This position requires a skilled, technical program data specialist with the ability to query, evaluate data and create reports from a complex data collection system and to plan and evaluate the best use of the query tool. This position requires knowledge of the collection and analysis of various types of data, the understanding of databases and data validation and strong writing skills to create various reports.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience analyzing data, leading data analysis and creating written reports.
• Understanding of data import/export techniques and data management.
• The ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, analyze issues, define problems, and recommend effective solutions.
• The ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and execute concurrent assignments.
• The ability to handle multiple tasks, projects, and priorities simultaneously.
• The ability to write and speak effectively.
• The ability to explain technical issues in a non-technical manner.
• Experience as an allied health professional/EMT/Paramedic background.
• High level of proficiency using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, PowerBi)
• Proficiency in SQL and SAS.

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.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=510061

About California Department of Public Health

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on HR matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services.

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