Research Specialist II

This is the full performance level performing research activities and participating in major projects as a team member.

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Develops a research design and determines the kind of information needed; the data sources, data reliability, sampling, collection methods and selects appropriate methods in analyzing and evaluating the data.
   
• Collects and analyzes data for criminal justice research projects.
   
• Maintains databases for the Statistical Analysis Center.
   
• Performs literature searches on laws, previous studies, and compiles available statistics.
   
• Prepares comprehensive analytical and statistical reports.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Research Specialist II
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Six months experience in designing studies which includes determining study goals and objectives, information needed, data sources, sampling and collection methods.
2. Six months experience in conducting studies such as evaluating operations, programs, services, policies and procedures to determine efficiency, effectiveness, whether goals and objectives are met and compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. 
3. Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
4. Six months experience in descriptive statistics such as the mean, median, mode or standard deviation.
5. Six months experience in using data management systems OR statistical software.
6. Six months experience in narrative report writing.
7. Knowledge of inferential statistics such as correlation, t-tests, f-tests or analysis of variance.
8. Knowledge of making recommendations for continuation or changes to operations, programs, services, policies or procedures based on findings. 

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

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