RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II

Job Description and Duties

Why Join DHCS?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About this Role :

The Enterprise Data and Information Management Program (EDIM), Program Data Reporting Division (PDRD) at the California DHCS is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individuals to join our team as a Research Data Specialist II (RDS II) within the Community Programs Data Support Branch.

The RDS II will independently conduct more complex data analysis, data validation, data issue resolution and data support functions in the Community and Specialty Services Data Section (CSSDS) to support the Integrated Systems of Care Divisions (ISCD) waivers and programs.

This will require ongoing data system and data analysis to support ISCD's programs and waivers in accordance with DHCS' specifications and requirements.

The CSSDS performs a broad range of data collection, analysis, research, and quality assurance activities, and is responsible for all state and federal reporting requirements across all programs and federal waivers to support the ISCD.

These activities support and enhance efforts to ensure the provision of appropriate, necessary, and high quality medical services to eligible Medi-Cal beneficiaries.

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This recruitment has been posted for multiple vacancies candidates will be considered for all open positions. Additionally, this recruitment may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

Training and Development (T&D) assignments may be considered for this position for current California civil service employees.

T&D assignments cannot exceed 24 months. However, successful T&D candidates may transition to a permanent appointment, if eligible at the end of the T&D assignment.

If you are interested in this position, it is critical to review the Classification Specifications to determine if you will meet the minimum qualifications (MQ’s).

Please make note of Education and Experience requirements for the classification. The Classification Specification and MQ’s can be found here :

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Working Conditions

Telework is based on operational needs for employees who can perform their essential functions remotely and / or whose duties are conducive to teleworking per DHCS’ Telework Policy and in accordance with Government Code Sections 14200 14203 for employees residing in California.

Should the incumbent need to report to an office, they will need to report to DHCS office location : 1700 K Street, Sacramento, CA.

• In Office refers to all working days.
• Hybrid refers to some working days in office and other days telework.
• Telework refers to all working days at approved alternate work location.

Please see the Telework Information section below for telework details.

Special Requirements

Simple Application Steps

If you are interested in this position, complete the following these simple steps :

1. Review the education and experience minimum qualifications . See the Minimum Requirements section above.

2. Complete the state application by clicking Apply Now above. See below for detailed application instructions.

3. Submit your application package with all required documents - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.

4. Once you have applied, take the Exam.

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CalPERS also offers disability retirement, partial service retirement, and death benefits for eligible employees.

401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

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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.

Consolidated Benefits (CoBen)

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)

Continuation of health, dental, and vision insurance coverage as well as medical reimbursement account for employees and eligible dependents who involuntarily lose coverage.

Death Benefits

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Group Legal Services Insurance

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Available to eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Group Long-Term Disability Insurance For Excluded Employees Only

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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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Reimbursement Accounts

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.

Third-Party Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement Account Program

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.