Research Data Analyst I/II

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The role

On October 6, 2025 Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 484 which amends the Coastal Act to require the California Coastal Commission, in consultation with the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), to identify at least three local jurisdictions that do not have certified local coastal programs, where categorical exclusions could support the development of 100% affordable housing. This position offers an opportunity to participate in the evaluation, planning and regulation of categorical exclusion requirements in cities without certified local coastal programs. Working with Commission staff across multiple units, interagency partners at HCD, local governments and those interested in affordable housing development, this position is responsible for providing technical GIS analytical support for suitability analyses, cartographic and web-mapping design expertise to the SB484 team.

Under the direction of the Mapping Supervisor, the incumbent will perform technical and analytical work necessary to support the regulatory and planning activities and interagency coordination associated with SB 484. The incumbent will routinely use spatial and geographic information as source materials to inventory, identify and overlay coastal resources, housing element and zoning designations, sensitive habitat areas, coastal hazards and fair housing indicators.

Responsibilities

• Understand, analyze, and define data requirements to inform policy objectives
• Provide technical support on GIS procedures for data development, collection, retention, suitability analysis and cartographic presentation
• Assist with establishing and maintaining a digital coastal zone geospatial data library
• Provide and interpret spatial data for Commission staff, HCD, local government partners and the public
• Analyze and research complex issues, evaluate alternatives and make sound independent decisions within established guidelines
• Demonstrate proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Pro analysis, application development and deployment
• Demonstrate knowledge of QA/QC procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, standardization, and completeness of data

Location and schedule

San Francisco or Long Beach, CA. This position is a 12 Month Limited Term assignment. Duties will be adjusted commensurate with the level at which the position is filled.

Deadline and how to apply

The posting does not state a closing date. Apply through the original posting; additional information is in the Duty Statement on CalCareers.