Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleProgram Research Specialist 3, Box OHE-542/00078
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $67703 to $85635 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Program Research Specialist 3.
Section §70.1 or §52.6 Transfer to Program Research Specialist 3: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-23 or above deemed eligible for transfer under §70.1 or §52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates who are reachable on the civil service eligible list for this title may be considered for appointment.
NOTE: If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.
*Salary leads to $85,635 through annual performance reviews.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking applicants for the position of Program Research Specialist 3 within the Office of Family and Community Engagement. The Program Research Specialist will support the My Brother’s Keeper’s initiative and other secondary and post-secondary opportunity program initiatives. The Office of Family and Community Engagement is responsible for assisting students through the building of cradle to career/college strategies that are aimed at eliminating the achievement gap. The Program Research Specialist 3 will perform duties related to research analysis and evaluation in support of complex agency program activities. Other duties of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Design data collection, analysis, evaluation, and reporting on NYSED programs;
• Create and maintain business rules and other documentation related to data collection and reporting;
• Evaluate program areas including policy, procedure, legislation, objective, and cost effectiveness;
• Measure the progress toward and determine the soundness of program objectives;
• Analyze, merge, and manipulate large data sets to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy;
• Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of education data, using computer software and prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results;
• Explain regulations and guidelines, and provide general information as it relates to data collection and evaluation to various groups, such as institutional research staff, grants officers, project coordinators, and program directors;
• Coordinate data analysis and present findings as directed by managers in response to requests from Department staff, the Board of Regents, the Legislature, the Governor, and the public; and
• Supervise and evaluate staff performance.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent appointment. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of Budget approval. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and resume by August 25, 2016 to ohejobs@nysed.gov (Email submissions are preferred). You must indicate the Box number (OHE-542/00078) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address ohejobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and resume by August 25, 2016 to ohejobs@nysed.gov (Email submissions are preferred). You must indicate the Box number (OHE-542/00078) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.