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 $82326 to $104230 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent 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 the Director of the Epidemiology and Needs Assessment Unit, the Research Scientist 2 will assist the Epidemiology and Needs Assessment Unit with various research, analysis, and evaluation activities. The functions of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Monitoring and assessing prevalence instruments such as the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), etc.
o Conduct data management and create data products (such as Tableau dashboards or written reports) that highlight the findings that are relevant to New York State and the work of OASAS.
• Collecting and analyzing public health data related to the consequences of addiction (e.g., overdose mortality, motor vehicle injuries and deaths, newborns with neonatal withdrawal symptoms, etc.)
o Conduct data management and create data products (such as Tableau dashboards or written reports) that highlight the findings that are relevant to New York State and the work of OASAS.
• Examining connections between data collected from OASAS-certified programs and public health data sets to assess service system needs.
• Performing literature reviews and policy research related to substance use disorders and problem gambling, and succinctly summarizing the results.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

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/RS2/00782/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.