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Research Analyst 1  

 

Research Analyst I

2 people doing Research

Range A " salary $2764 " 3048/ month, probationary period of 1 year
Range B "
salary $2851 " 3300/ month
Range C " salary $3418 " 4155/ month

The Research Analyst I classification is used as an entry and developmental class for positions where individuals perform basic technical research and statistical work.

The types of programs that use the Research Analyst I classification are:

  • Legislation & regulation analysis and development

  • Geographic information systems mapping

Minimum qualifications for admittance into the Research Analyst I exam

The minimum qualifications for the Research Analyst l classification are as follows:

For Research Analyst I with a general emphasis -

Either 1
Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with any major, but with extensive course work in an area appropriate to the specialty of the classification, such as economics, psychology, sociology, demography, geography, anthropology, statistics, or a related research-oriented field. This must include or be supplemented by at least one course in statistical methods.   Registration as a senior in a recognized institution of higher education will admit applicants to the examination but they must produce evidence of graduation before they can be considered eligible for appointment.   Work experience in the California state service performing technical research-related duties appropriate to the parenthetical specialty may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Or 2
Six months of experience performing research-related duties in the class of Management Services Technician, Range B, and twelve semester or eighteen quarter units of college courses in economics, psychology, sociology, demography, geography, or a subject closely related to the work.

Or 3
Twelve months of technical research-related duties in a class equivalent to that of Crime Studies Technician I.

For Research Analyst I with an emphasis on Geographic Information Systems - Demonstrated achievement as evidenced through experience or education which provides ability to perform successfully (under supervision) the evaluation and research of geographic data and spatial analysis; and all of the requirements specified in the Research Analyst I (General).