Social Sciences Research Specialist

STATE OF OHIO: Public Safety

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of graduate core coursework in social science or public administration with at least 6 courses in advanced statistics & statistical analysis & research theory, design & methodology; 18 mos. exp. in research and/or social science policy analysis using advanced statistics & statistical analysis & research theory, design & methodology; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in use of computer hardware, software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis & graphics presentation & work processing.

-Or 6 mos. exp. as Social Sciences Research Analyst, 65261.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

PN: 20066419
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Bargaining-Unit
Location: Franklin County
Promotional Bid: Classified position (may include promotion, transfer or demotion)
Job Location: 1970 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43223
Division: Office of Criminal Justice Services
Opening Date: Wed. 05/25/11
Closing Date/Time: Fri. 06/03/11 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Pay Range: 33
Hours of work: 8:00 a. m. - 5:00 p.m.

Salary:
$49,649.60 - $72,841.60 Annually,  $23.87 - $35.02 Hourly

Job Duties:

Acts as Division lead researcher on highway safety related issues; designs and conducts research studies on highway safety related programs and processes; conducts statistical analysis of highway safety data, including but not limited to, crash reports, impaired driving, driver training, seat belt use, and related data; oversees Division contracted research; maintains knowledge of current topics and research methods related to highway safety.  Conducts program evaluations and analyzes performance data from Division grantees and contractors; identifies evidence-based programs and practices for improved highway safety and related goals; serves as subject matter expert in Division review of applications for funding, contract work, or safety proposals; helps establish performance goals for funded programs and contractors; monitors programmatic performance of funded programs and contractors. Assists in the preparation of Ohio’s annual Traffic Safety Action Plan and the Annual Evaluation Report by providing required data elements and narrative descriptions (e.g. crash trend data), suggests appropriate safety countermeasures, assists in establishing program goals; assists in review of the Division’s and local jurisdictions’ safety plans, and provides technical advice regarding federal research and evaluation-related compliance requirements and model safety programs.  Collaborates with Policy and Research Section staff in designing and conducting the Division’s research and evaluation projects; writes research and evaluation reports and statistical analyses; makes presentations of research and evaluation findings; provides data and information for the Division website; participates in setting the Division’s overall research agenda; represents the Division in meetings with constituent groups; answers information requests and provides technical assistance; performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director, Deputy Director, or supervisor.

Supplemental Information:

Applicants can view the status of posted positions by logging onto the Ohio Department of Public Safety website at http://publicsafety.ohio.gov/adm_hr.stm or contact Human Resources at (614) 752-7665.

•This position may be filled by a layoff or certification eligibility list.
• A background check will be required on all selected applicants.
• A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.
• This position will be filled in accordance with the bargaining agreement if applicable.

All applications must clearly indicate how the Minimum Qualifications & Position Specific Minimum Qualifications, if applicable, are met. Applications that do not indicate this, will not be given consideration.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Please do not include your Social Security Number (SSN) with your on-line application and/or documentation. If attaching a document that contains your SSN, please redact (black out) SSN before attaching it to your application.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, age, disability or military status in employment or the provision of services.

When contacted for an interview, an applicant who requires special accommodations due to a disability should notify the office at the time he/she is contacted so that proper arrangements can be made for the interview.