Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 01/24/20
Applications Due: 02/14/20
Vacancy ID: 78300
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleProgram Research Specialist 2, Box P12-1991/13710
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Salary Grade18
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $56604 to $71980 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
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
Location
County Albany
Street Address Office of Education Policy
Office of Information and Reporting Services
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12234
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Program Research Specialist 2.
Section 70.1 Transfer to Program Research Specialist 2: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service as an Assistant in Educational Research.
Section 70.1 Transfer to Program Research Specialist Trainee 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service as a Program Aide AND possess a bachelor’s degree or higher AND have nine semester credit hours in statistics, economics, econometrics, research methods, data analysis, or data modeling.
Section 70.4 Transfer to Program Research Specialist 2: Candidates may be eligible for nomination for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to Program Research Specialist 2 if they are a current New York State employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated to SG-16 or higher and have standing on the Civil Service eligibility list for this title.
Section 52.6 Transfer to Program Research Specialist 2: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated at SG-16 or higher deemed eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. For information regarding transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.
Section 52.6 Transfer to Program Research Specialist Trainee 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated at SG-11 or higher deemed eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. For Information regarding transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. Your 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 2 position in the Office of Information and Reporting Services. This Office is responsible for the collection and reporting of student and educator data for school districts, public schools, and nonpublic schools in New York State. The incumbent of this position will fulfill data requests from internal program offices and the public, create reports for secure data sharing with districts and schools, and manage the quality control checking of data. Other duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Collect, process, analyze, and interpret data following analytical methods;
• Quality control check data in tables, code, and reports to ensure accuracy, identify trends, and highlight significant deltas;
• Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information, providing summaries and trends in data and any factors that could affect the results of research;
• Create reports for data verification and information sharing;
• Proficiently use data analytic software, such as MS ACCESS, Toad, SAS Enterprise Guide, SQL, Excel, SPSS, PowerPoint, etc.
• Document data analysis, quality control, and report creation processes;
• Communicate both orally and in writing with staff within the team, agency, and program office, as well as with technical specialists in other program offices;
• Provide support for projects, obtain and validate information, check conclusions, and resolve problems;
• Provide technical assistance to schools, local educational agencies, other public or private agencies, professional groups, and parents;
• Perform other duties, as assigned; and
• May provide supervision to lower level staff.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be contingent 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. Verification of degree will be required for all candidates at the time of interview.
This position may be filled as a traineeship. The salary listed above applies to candidates appointed to Program Research Specialist 2, SG-18. The salary for candidates appointed to the Program Research Specialist Trainee 1 starts at $42,986 and, for current NYS employees, is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Candidates hired at the trainee level will be required to successfully complete a two-year traineeship in order to advance to the journey level title and salary.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $71,980 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 14, 2020 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1991/13710) 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.
Contact Information
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 February 14, 2020 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1991/13710) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
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