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COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION/ BROADBAND REGIONAL INITIATIVES:

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 three questions:

• Describe your expertise in use of geospatial software programs (such as ESRI ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro and Tableau).

• Describe your expertise with presenting quantitative and qualitative data visually using charts, graphs, tables, maps and other appropriate methods to produce reports and presentations.Describe your experience with database design/structure, e.g., Esri File Geodatabase and project management principles (e.g., schedules, tasks, milestones, deliverables).

• 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

Other Duties include:

• Collect, verify, analyze, and visualize broadband data, perform evaluation, analysis, and research of data for various projects; design and maintain GIS mapping applications.
• Investigate broadband availability and subscriber data, along with demographic data.
• Collect, validate and maintain geographic information related to broadband grant awards and applications.
• Create maps and visualizations of data from broadband programs.
• Provide guidance, consultation, recommendations regarding the Commission’s mapping data and tools.
• Analyze program data and prepare necessary summary charts/tables for written reports regarding the broadband programs