Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of

TitleResearch Scientist 2 (PRIME)

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade22

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $86031 to $108921 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 15%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

"Other" Explanation 9:00am – 5:00PM<br />Pass Days: Saturday/Sunday<br />

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 1450 Western Ave.

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12203

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of Head of the Prevention Data Management and Analysis Unit, the Research Scientist 2 duties include but are not limited to:

Support the Operation and Transformation of the OASAS Prevention Data System
• Work with subject experts in substance use and gambling prevention and prevention data collection to:
o Independently extract and perform analysis of prevention data to identify data quality, performance, and compliance with applicable guidelines.
o Identify key data collection needs for federal reporting and OASAS performance monitoring
o Oversee management of the Help Desk email and serve as frontline staff in responding to inquiries from providers including prevention data system errors, data deletion requests, account management etc.
o Support variety of data requests activities under supervision of higher-level Research Scientists including federal reporting, internal OASAS needs, external requests etc.
o Assist higher-level Research Scientists in expanding the data visualization footprint for prevention data
o Conduct literature reviews and research related to indicator development.
o Manage training materials library and support for increasing utilization of available resources by providers


Surveillance Survey Activities
• Clean and analyze data from agency and external sources (youth surveys, BRFSS, etc.) to support agency publications (e.g. Addiction Data Bulletins), and research projects evaluating prevention programming in the state.
• Collaborate in data analysis and development of multiple data dissemination products.
• Conduct related research for new topics and/or question refinement including literature reviews for future surveys.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Non-Competitive: bachelor’s degree and three years of professional research experience in an appropriate field.

Examples of acceptable degree fields are Public Health, Public Policy, Public Administration, Sociology, Psychology, Health Administration, Addiction Studies, Education, Human Services, and other related fields.

Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in an appropriate field*
• Strong written communication skills
• Experience conducting literature reviews and policy research
• Familiarity with SAS, R, SPSS, or STATA for data cleaning, management, and analysis
• Experience with Tableau or ArcGIS for data visualization
*Appropriate fields include biostatistics, sociology, public policy, public administration, epidemiology, public health, etc

Additional Comments Excellent Health Insurance Benefits Including Vision and Dental, NYS Employees Retirement System (Pension), Optional Deferred Compensation, Continuing Education Benefits, Generous Paid Leave Benefits, Compensation for 12 State holidays per year.

The salary range listed in this posting reflects the full range for this graded position, factoring in annual performance advances based on satisfactory annual performance reviews. Candidates with no previous State service will begin at the hiring rate (starting rate of the salary range) listed above, plus any applicable Location Pay/Geographic Pay/Shift Pay differentials.

Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

Telecommute may be discussed at interview.

OASAS recognizes the value that different people, perspectives and cultures bring to the agency. We strive to create an inclusive culture that uplifts and supports our staff, fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace. Individuals with lived substance use and/or gambling experience are encouraged to apply.

New York State OASAS is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, national original, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class. OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please reach out to Accessibility@oasas.ny.gov.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 457-2963

Fax (518) 457-4880

Email Address Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports

1450 Western Avenue, 3th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12203

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter clearly indicating your qualifications.

Please be sure to include Reference Code BK/RS2/50230/PRIME.
Failure to include this code could result in your application not being processed.

**Please provide your SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER for verification of reassignment eligibility.