Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This position is Hybrid and eligible for telework up to four days a week and required to report to the office once a week or as needed/required in accordance with F5CA’s Telework Policy. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. 

Excellence in the Business of Government!

Come join a team that creates: 

• A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship. 

• A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes. 

• An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department. 

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director (CEA A), in the Research and Evaluation Office of First 5 California (F5CA), the Research Scientist is responsible for designing and implementing major complex research and evaluation projects, with an emphasis on F5CA investments shaped by the Strategic Plan. The RS develops and oversees all aspects of related research, evaluation, and data including contracted projects, and is responsible for data analysis, data presentation and visualizations, and briefings between F5CA executives and stakeholders (First 5 county commissions, and public and private institutions/agencies).

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration. 

• Career Growth and Training: A focus on career growth and training in an effort to engage and retain a diverse talent pool that aligns with the organization's mission and vision. 

• Competitive Rewards: Employees enjoy world-class benefits packages, attractive salaries, and robust pension plans, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being. 

• Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together. 

• Learning and Development: Emphasizing on continuous learning, DGS offers onsite and virtual Statewide Training programs to ensure that employees remain at the cutting edge of their fields. 

• Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts. 

Special Requirements

• Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include employment dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities performed, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. License and Certification numbers included on the STD 678 must include issue date and expiration date. Failure to indicate issue and expiration dates will result in disqualification. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute the STD 678 (State Application). Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. 

• Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of US course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

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:

• Understanding of early childhood research and evaluation; understanding of equity-driven research, data analysis, and implementation science; experience in contract management.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:

• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

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Additional Information

First 5 California
2399 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 120 
Sacramento, CA 95833

Please specify RPA 30507 and JC-519104 on your state application. 

Examination Information: 

Those interested in obtaining employment with any state agency must apply and compete in the state’s merit-based recruitment and hiring process. To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement: 

CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search

Successful examination applicants are placed on a hiring eligibility list. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination. Applicants should refer to their examination results or check their CalCareers account for specific list eligibility expiration dates and/or to re-take the examination when necessary.  

For questions regarding the examination process, please contact the DGS Examinations Unit at  DGSExams@dgs.ca.gov .

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  REQUIRED – Statement of Qualifications. Please see the Statement of Qualifications section on the job advertisement for details and instructions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Remote work, 1 day per week

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