RESEARCH STATISTICIAN III-Re-Posted

By law, DJS is a child-serving agency responsible for assessing the individual needs of referred youth and providing intake, detention, probation, commitment, and after-care services.  DJS collaborates with youth, families, schools, community partners, law enforcement, and other public agencies to coordinate services and resources to contribute to safer communities.

 THIS POSITION IS A RE-POST FROM SEPTEMBER 2015. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2015 RECRUITMENT DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY

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DJS Headquarters

120 W. Fayette Street

Baltimore, MD. 21201

The Research Statistician III is responsible for participating in the development, implementation and reporting of data that is essential to operation of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services.

THIS POSITION IS A RE-POST FROM SEPTEMBER 2015. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2015 RECRUITMENT DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY

The Researcher Statistician III position functions as an advanced 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 Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, 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 Maryland Department of Juvenile Services.

The Research Statistician III will collaborate with other DJS staff, staff from other youth serving agencies, and/or universities in these activities. Additional duties includes keeping current on best practices in juvenile services interventions, evaluation, and research methods applicable to the position.

Education: Possession of an earned doctoral degree from an accredited university including a minimum of fifteen semester credit hours, or the equivalent, in research methodology, theoretical or applied statistics and measurement theory.

OR:

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

Experience: Three years 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 specialty codes in the Statistics field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education. 

Candidates must attach a copy of an official or unofficial college transcript for proper assessment and verification of academic credentials or include degree information and list relevant course work w/ credits and grade received on the application.

Candidates who possess the following are highly preferred:

1. Knowledge of SPSS

2. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access

3. Experience in program evaluation with youth-based interventions

4. Experience in qualitative and quantitative methodologies

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.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application.  Please make sure to provide sufficient information on your application to show 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 Certified Eligible list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit. Applications that do not include a completed supplemental questionnaire will be considered incomplete and may be subject to disapproval.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

THIS RECRUITMENT IS A RE-POST FROM SEPTEMBER 2015. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2015 RECRUITMENT DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY

The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other Maryland State agencies. DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country.  Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments. If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your application to receive proper credit. If you are not a Veteran, the submission of the DD 214 Long Form does not apply to you.  The online application submission process is strongly encouraged.

However, if you are unable to apply online then 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 mail your application, 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#. All paper applications must be received by 5 p.m. by the close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment.   Postmarked applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Incorrect and/or incomplete application forms will not be accepted. Paper applications can be submitted to:

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit

One Center Plaza, 120 W. Fayette St.

Baltimore, MD. 21201

Attn: Kia Brown Fax number 410-333-4188  

If you have questions regarding this recruitment please submit them to djs.ohr@maryland.gov  

TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.