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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/07/20

Applications Due01/28/20

Vacancy ID77624

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleProgram Research Specialist 3, Box P12-1993/04455

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $73284 to $92693 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class 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? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Office of Education Policy

Office of Information and Reporting Services

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

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. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.

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. 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.

*Leads to a maximum salary of $92,693 based on annual performance advances.

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 Office of Information and Reporting Services (IRS). This Office is responsible for collecting and reporting data for school districts, public schools, charter schools, and nonpublic schools in New York State.The incumbent of this position will generate reports and evaluate data for quality, patterns and questionable information. Duties of this position include, but are not be limited to the following:
• Extract data stored in database tables to create files for request and reporting requirements;
• Utilize spreadsheet and database programs to merge data sets, perform queries and create tables for request and reporting requirements;
• Research and evaluate incoming data to better assist school districts;
• Assist with submission of EDFacts files, the annual Consolidated State Performance Report (CSPR) and special education data reporting;
• Manage calendar and timelines:
• Respond to submission errors:
• Respond to required corrections and correspondence from USED;
• Establish and revise business rules regarding data extracts:
• Cross-check data across multiple files to ensure comparability and accuracy;
• Perform reasonableness checks against prior year data;
• Respond to surveys and update reports in federal EMAPS system; and
• Supervise lower level staff.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a 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.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by January 28, 2020 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1993/04455) of the position in the subject line of your email and 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

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 January 28, 2020 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1993/04455) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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