Petroleum Economist

Job Description and Duties

• The Research Data Specialist (RDS) III is under the general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor in the Transportation Fuels Data Analysis Unit in the Energy Assessments Division. The RDS III performs at the advisor level and serves as a top subject matter expert on petroleum markets and downstream refinery operations with a high degree of independence, initiative, and judgment. The incumbent serves as a most highly skilled practitioner and innovator conducting research and analysis supporting EAD’s responsibilities to evaluate and monitor transportation fuel markets, refinery operations and economics, refiner margins, inventory, refinery maintenance and resupply, crude oil and transportation fuel supply, imports, pipelines, and related infrastructure. The incumbent will work on high-profile projects supporting implementation of Senate Bill X1-2, Assembly Bill X2-1, Senate Bill 237, Senate Bill 767, and other transportation fuels initiatives. The incumbent independently conducts the most complex economic, market, and operational analyses requiring highly specialized expertise and a diverse set of skills. As a top subject matter expert, the incumbent is responsible for independently organizing and conducting highly complex analyses of refinery economics, supply reliability, market conditions, and infrastructure constraints and may serve as a liaison for divisions, units, state agencies, industry stakeholders, and other partners.
• Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at CalHR . The documents you submit in your application package must highlight how you meet the MQs. If the MQs are not met, you will not be considered for this position.
• Education Information: If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, please provide your unofficial transcripts. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide evaluated transcripts. The transcript evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org . Official transcripts and official foreign degree transcripts will be required prior to appointment. If you are not using education to qualify for this classification, you do not need to submit transcripts. To bypass the required document, select Choose/Upload and select Bypass File.
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Working Conditions

Minimum Requirements

• RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST III

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• You must include the following if you are applying by mail or in person:
• 1) How you are eligible (list eligibility, transfer within state service, reinstatement, SROA/surplus, etc.) in the Explanations box on the first page of the STD. 678.
• 2) The Job Control number 530390 and the title of the position you are applying for in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) box on the first page of the STD. 678.
• 3) Request for Personnel Action Number 860-061 in the Explanations box of the STD. 678.
• 4) Your original signature at the bottom of the first page of the STD. 678.
• 5) Include unofficial school transcripts with your application package if the position you are applying for has an educational requirement. You may be required to provide official transcripts if hired.

Application Instructions

• Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
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• Address for Mailing Application Packages
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• Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
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• 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.
• Other - Cover Letter – Include a cover letter of no more than one page in length describing why you are the best candidate for this position.
• Other - School Transcripts – Include unofficial school transcripts within your application package. If hired, you may be required to provide official transcripts.

Desirable Qualifications

• Intermediate competency in MS Office, presentation software, and software models.
• Experience with software such as Python, R, or Power Automate.
• Experience in SQL query writing.
• Experience with data analytics.
• Ability to reason logically and creatively while using a variety of analytical techniques, tools, and software.
• Ability to gather, compile, analyze, and interpret written and numerical research data and prepare research and statistical reports.
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, including the ability to communicate ideas, data, and information effectively to a diverse audience.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and perform independent tasks that contribute towards a shared goal.

Contact Information

Equal Opportunity Employer