Under the general direction of the Building California Program Manager (SSM III) and the Deputy Building California Program Manager (SSM II), the Building CA Program Specialist will collaborate with program managers to verify and ensure the accurate submission of data for inclusion on the infrastructure project website (buildingca.ca.gov) for SB 1 funding programs in support of AB 2086. The incumbent will work to improve the quality of existing data through thorough QA/QC processes and streamline workflows to enhance operational efficiency. This role involves collecting, validating, and transforming data for map updates, as well as developing standard operating procedures for updating project information, outputs, and outcomes to ensure consistent and reliable reporting. The incumbent will also independently perform complex data analysis in response to ad-hoc research and reporting requests. Utilizing business intelligence software programs, the incumbent will query, validate, format, and organize structured and unstructured data to forecast trends and assess the potential impact of changes where existing knowledge or experience is limited. The Building CA Program Specialist will have responsibility for coordinating and managing complex research projects, which includes defining and creating new data models and visualizations to meet evolving information needs. Senior departmental management will rely on the incumbent as a prime resource and innovator in their field, with the responsibility to design and direct major, complex research projects to ensure the continued success of the SB 1 funding programs in alignment with AB 2086 requirements.

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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:
Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential, and knowledge of the State’s budget operations and development process and requirements are desirable. The RDS II must have the ability to employ research methods and techniques when examining and analyzing data; communicate effectively to individuals and groups, both orally and in writing; plan, organize and prioritize complex and sensitive workload issues to complete complex assignments; prepare and present technical Information in a format suitable for management reporting; analyze information and make recommendations; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. The ability to investigate, identify and propose solutions to problems that develop. Incumbent must have intermediate to advance knowledge of ArcGIS, Microsoft Office Suite, and Smartsheets. Desired knowledge of HTML, SQL, PHP, Java, and other scripting languages.
Benefits
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Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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