Research Scientist 1

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Agency Corrections and Community Supervision, Department of

Title Research Scientist 1

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 18

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

Salary Range From $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision

Harriman State Campus - 1220 Washington Avenue, Bldg. 4

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

Duties Description Minimum Qualifications for Non-Competitive Appointment: Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional research experience** in criminal justice.**Substitutions: master's degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for three years of specialized experience.

Minimum Qualifications This Research Scientist 1 position is part of the Staffing Analysis unit within the Division of Program Planning, Research and Evaluation. The individual in this position will assist with the development of data structures and associated reports related to various aspects of Departmental staffing, including analysis related to recruitment and retention. Under the direction of a Research Scientist 2, the incumbent will conduct correctional staffing research and analyses. The incumbent will analyze existing DOCCS data with advanced statistical techniques using statistical software programs such as SPSS and STATA. The individual in this position will present findings in tabular and graphical formats using Excel and will present data in dashboards using Tableau. In addition, the RS1 will prepare statistical reports for various audiences, including executive staff. Their responsibilities may include working with outside analysts studying staffing and with Department staff in other units to respond to their data and research needs. Preferred qualifications include professional experience designing and conducting social science or human resources research, proficiency using SPSS or Stata for advanced data analysis, and proficiency with Tableau or other data visualization software. Candidates with demonstrated experience working with sensitive and confidential data are preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required since this position requires collaboration within the unit and staff outside the office.

Additional Comments Telecommuting up to two days a week may be possible after six months of successful employment.

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

Name Sandra Miller - Human Resources Specialist 1

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Address

Street NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision

Harriman State Campus - 1220 Washington Avenue, Bldg. 4

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

Notes on Applying **Please include the title and vacancy ID # when submitting a resume. An OFFICIAL copy of college transcript is also required. **