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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/06/15

Applications Due04/27/15

Vacancy ID20202

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleProgram Research Specialist 2, Box P12-1379/03726

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $52293 to $66494 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address P-12 Education

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Program Research Specialist 2 OR one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated at SG-16 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law OR be reachable on the Civil Service list for this title.

Section 70.4 Transfer – A candidate may be eligible for nomination for Section 70.4 transfer to Program Research Specialist 2 if they have standing on the Civil Service eligible list for this title and are currently a New York State employee in a title allocated at Grade 16 or higher.

NOTE: If you are on a Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of P-12 Education is seeking candidates for the position of Program Research Specialist 2 in the Office of Accountability. The Office of Accountability oversees accountability of schools and Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in New York State for student academic results and the use of Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) funds. The Office works to close the achievement gap by identifying and supporting schools and LEAs that are low-performing, as well as those interested in replicating the best practices of the State’s high performing and high progressing schools and districts. The incumbent of this position will participate and assist in developing research studies related to agency programs using knowledge of current methodology to evaluate, analyze and present findings to management. Other duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Organize and merge data from multiple sources from Focus and Priority Schools and Focus Districts;
• Compile and sort data regarding schools and districts to facilitate Diagnostic Reviews;
• Track communications to and from the office;
• Transfer data across platforms using Microsoft Office;
• Engage in and facilitate professional development activities related to the Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness (DTSDE) process;
• Provide technical assistance on Microsoft Excel to colleagues;
• Assist with components set forth by the approved ESEA waiver;
• Prepare written materials, including correspondence and research documents, to assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the District and School Review Team; and
• Complete special assignments as directed.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent-contingent appointment. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of the Budget approval.

*Leads to a maximum salary of $66,494 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by April 27, 2015 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (P12-1379/03726) of the position in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.

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Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address p12jobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by April 27, 2015 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (P12-1379/03726) of the position in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Please like us on Facebook!

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