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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/19/23

Applications Due02/08/23

Vacancy ID122203

NY HELPNo

AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

TitleResearch Scientist 3

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $88161 to $111111 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-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? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Division of Budget, Finance and Data Management

40 North Pearl Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12243

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree and four years of professional research experience in an appropriate field (sociology, economics, social sciences, public health, public policy, public administration or closely related field); or a master’s degree and three years of such experience; or a doctorate and one year of such experience.

Preferred Experience:
Experience designing and performing quantitative data analysis, program evaluation, predictive analytics or statistical reporting using a statistical analysis and data manipulation package such as SAS, SQL, SPSS, or R.

Experience working with large administrative data sets with SAS and SQL to design, create and analyze longitudinal program utilization and outcomes. Experience or knowledge of the design and implementation of experimental and/or quasi-experimental impact evaluations is also preferred, especially as applied to human services or related program areas.

Duties Description This position is within OTDA's Bureau of Data Management and Analysis. Under the direction of a senior Research Scientist, the duties include:

• Design, monitor and conduct experimental and quasi-experimental research designed to uncover appropriate program interventions to assess the effectiveness of OTDA and related human services programs, client behavioral responses to program interventions, and Agency messaging and outreach efforts.

• Institute and apply data analytic techniques to administrative and other data related to client and local agency characteristics, programmatic assignments, administrative/policy actions, and contextual factors on key client outcomes. (i.e., spell lengths and benefit levels, employment rates and economic well-being).

• Evaluate and synthesize external research, including developments in analytic methodologies, relevant to administering human services programs.

• Program with large administrative datasets.

Additional Comments A full time, contingent permanent appointment will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.

A background check of the selected candidate will be required.

REMARKS:

Interested applicants, please send an email to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #23-014. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

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

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone (518) 402-3991

Fax (518) 474-9374

Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov

Address

Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12243

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.

You may be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and/or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.

Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.

In accordance with state law, Governor’s Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Development in Albany at (518) 473-8555 or in New York City at (212) 961-8216.

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