P/T RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Part-time Research AssistantThe Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) of the New York City Police Department is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of part-time Research Assistant. Duties will include, but are not limited to:Research, collect, and analyze historical and current data regarding server decommissioning and provisioning metrics, translating technical findings into structured operational reportsExamine system logs, technical records, and manufacturer documentation (including modem backup solutions and Microsoft platforms) to evaluate software/hardware feasibilityResearch and author comprehensive technical documentation and formal reports for the SAS team's operational procedures and infrastructure updatesMaintain accurate records of infrastructure statistics, including VMware vCenter tagging configurations, system inventory health, and monitoring metricsPerform quantitative analysis on server performance and system capacity to prepare data-driven reports supporting strategic infrastructure decisionsMinimum Qualifications:A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and six months of satisfactory full-time experience in research which involves gathering, organizing and analyzing data, and report writing; orAn associate degree from an accredited college, or completion of 60 semester credits at an accredited college, and two years and six months of satisfactory full-time experience in research which involves gathering, organizing and analyzing data, and report writing; orA four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years and six months of satisfactory full-time experience in research which involves gathering, organizing and analyzing data, and report writing; orEducation and experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of full-time experience. Completion of nine credits, at the college or graduate school level, in statistics, quantitative methods, mathematics, or research can be substituted for six months of the required experience. However, all candidates must possess a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least six months of required experience or the nine specialized credits.Additional Information:The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.