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Research Data Analyst II (JC-501266)

Caltrans

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Full-time

Analyst, Administrative / Clerical, Others

Research Data Analyst II

Surveys Public Counter & GIS Analyst


Job Control: JC-501266

Classification: Research Data Analyst II

Working Title: Surveys Public Counter & GIS Analyst

Annual Salary: $79,764.00 - $99,900.00

Apply by: 1/21/2026

All applications must be submitted through the external link on CalCareers.


"At Caltrans, we foster a supportive environment that encourages open communication and mutual respect, empowering you to bring your best ideas forward. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to recharge and pursue personal passions, while our dedication to job security guarantees a stable and fulfilling career."


About the Position:

Under general supervision of the branch chief, a Senior Transportation Surveyor, the incumbent will perform a wide variety of geographic information systems (GIS) work. As a member of the Central Region GIS branch the incumbent will perform research and analysis based on geographic information systems (GIS) techniques and methodologies. With a journeyman level of knowledge the incumbent will independently study, analyze and develop conclusions based on the spatial analysis of various subjects, some of which are land use, transportation planning, land surveying, and project development.

*See more details on the Duty Statement located on the job posting.


For questions please contact:

Hiring Unit Contact:

Adrianne Cope

(559) 706-2368

[email protected]

About the company

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From scenic backroads to the busiest freeways, Caltrans keeps California moving. We manage more than 50,000 miles of highway and freeway lanes, support intercity rail service, permit over 400 public-use airports and hospital heliports, and partner with local agencies to deliver a seamless transportation network.

Since 1895, we have been more than road crews, we are California’s transportation backbone. For over a century, we’ve moved people and commerce, and today we continue to lead with innovation, resilience, and a vision for the future of mobility.

Our work spans every corner of transportation: engineering, environmental stewardship, technology, maintenance, equipment, planning, surveying, finance, traffic operations, aeronautics, legal services, and administration.

At the heart of it all, our mission is simple: to improve lives and communities through transportation. Guided by this mission, we strive toward our vision of a thriving, connected California, where every trip is safer, every community stronger, and every mile more sustainable.

Join us in transforming the future of California with a rewarding and exciting career with Caltrans!