Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleProgram Research Specialist 3, Box P12-1673/04087
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $71847 to $90876 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Program Research Specialist 3.
Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated at SG-21 or higher deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Section 52.6 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated at SG-21 or higher deemed eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title.
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.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for a Program Research Specialist 3 position in the State Office of Religious and Independent Schools. This Office serves the needs of students in over 1,800 state-recognized nonpublic schools and provides on-site school visits, opportunities for curriculum improvement and professional development activities, provides technical assistance and support, and oversees federal and State aid functions for nonpublic schools. This Office incorporates the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) mandated Ombudsman to ensure compliance with the equitable services requirements of the federal law. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for data analysis and evaluation of program effectiveness, interpretation of program data and analysis of the impact of policies and legislative initiatives relative to nonpublic schools. Other duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Analyze data related to nonpublic schools to determine and implement strategies for increasing program effectiveness;
• Develop analytical methods, including the planning, conduct, evaluation, interpretation and reporting of study findings related to nonpublic school data;
• Perform data analysis and database integrity activities to examine current and historical data pertaining to nonpublic schools;
• Develop recommendations to improve operational efficiency, compliance with federal and State mandates, and advancement of goals, as determined by the Executive and Legislature and Board of Regents;
• Prepare technical reports and data analysis findings and recommend courses of action;
• Identify weaknesses in programs supporting nonpublic schools and identify solutions for management to improve program effectiveness and process improvement;
• Coordinate data collection and analysis to support program and grants activities involving nonpublic schools and related entities; and
• Supervise and direct the activities of lower-level staff as assigned.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent appointment. 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.
* Leads to a maximum salary of $90,876 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 11, 2017 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1673/04087) 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 p12jobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 11, 2017 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1673/04087) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.