RESEARCH STATISTICIAN II

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DJS-Office of Research and Evaluation
120 W. Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

A Research Statistician II is the full performance level of statistical research work involving collection and analysis of data requiring the application of more advanced statistical techniques, independent interpretation of findings and full responsibility for final, written reports. The employee in this class may have full responsibility for the design and completion of larger projects.

This position functions as a master level researcher/evaluator within the DJS Office of Research and Evaluation. The position is responsible for participating in the implementation and reporting of:

1) data analyses that respond to questions posed by the Department, the Governor and the Legislature regarding who is being served, services provided and youth outcomes;

2) program evaluations of DJS interventions;

3) research projects undertaken by the Department.

This position collaborates with other DJS staff, staff from other youth serving agencies, and/or universities in these activities. This includes keeping current on best practices in juvenile services interventions and evaluation and research methods applicable to the position.

The successful candidate will have desired qualifications of knowledge of SPSS, Microsoft Excel and Access and experience in program evaluation with youth-based interventions .

Education: Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum of nine semester hours, or the equivalent, of graduate coursework in research methodology, theoretical or applied statistics or measurement theory.

Experience: One year of post-master’s experience in statistical research.

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Statistician classifications or Statistician and Intelligence Officer field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education. 

Note:  Applicants not identifying proof of education will not be considered.  Please upload official college transcript or fax to DJS-OHR, Recruitment & Exam at 410-333-4188

The candidate selected will have the following preferred qualifications:
1.  Knowledge of SPSS
2.  Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access
3.  Experience in program evaluation with youth-based interventions
4.  Experience in qualitative methodologies

Address how you meet the preferred qualifications in the Supplemental Questionnaire below

Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be placed on the eligible list categorized as QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED OR BEST QUALIFIED. Candidates shall be certified to the eligible list for a period of one year.   This list will be used by the DJS hiring agency to select employees.

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related experience and education.  Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. 

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS 

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. However, if you are unable to apply on line you may mail a paper application to the address below or fax a paper application to the fax number below. If you choose to fax or regular mail you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#.   Incorrect application forms will not be accepted:

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit
One Center Plaza
120 W. Fayette St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
Attention:  Linda Padgett

Fax number 410-333-4188 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.