CHIEF RESEARCH ANALYST, BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Los Angeles County; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles County is seeking a Chief Research Analyst in Behavioral Sciences. The role involves leading research projects focused on improving departmental services and influencing policy with data-driven insights. Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, significant research experience, and a strong understanding of behavioral sciences.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in relevant fields required.
• Experience in research and evaluation of projects needed.
• Familiarity with statistical software and GIS applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop research projects for assessing department services.
• Evaluate information and recommend new programs based on research.
• Maintain liaison with various agencies for comprehensive research.

Skills

Research design

Data analysis

Liaison with agencies

Evaluation standards

Policy analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Behavioral or Social Sciences

Bachelor's in Behavioral or Social Sciences

Tools

SAS

SPSS

ArcGIS

Job description

CHIEF RESEARCH ANALYST, BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Pay $89707.68 - $120888.00 / year

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 3847473 EXAM NUMBER: PH8974E
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job Opportunity FIRST DAY OF FILING :
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
No Out-of-Class experience will be accepted

DEFINITION:
Has principal responsibility for planning, developing and implementing research projects designed to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of department services, and to contribute to program policy decisions.
• Plans, initiates and develops studies of department operations.

• Consults and advises on both existing and proposed research projects and incorporates methods of evaluation necessary for measures of effectiveness.

• Establishes and maintains liaison with County departments, other government agencies and community agencies regarding research activities.

• Conceives, develops and promotes special research projects; negotiates with funding agencies for financial support.

• Evaluates information secured through studies and consultations and recommends new and revised programs.

• Develops and recommends standards for evaluating programs and for preparing research reports.

• Participates in policy discussions based on research studies and data compiled.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
OPTION I: A Ph.D. or other doctoral degree from an *accredited college or university with specialization in a field of the behavioral or social sciences -AND- Two (2) years' post doctorate research experience including responsibility for the design, evaluation and implementation of research projects in a behavioral or social science field.

OPTION II: A Bachelor's degree from an *accredited college or university in a field of the behavioral or social sciences and any combination of relevant education with experiences totaling six (6) years.


PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.



SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the "Experience" area .

*ACCREDITATION : Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references.

Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) . (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information)

In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree and/or coursework , such as a Bachelor's Degree or higher, you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma , Official Transcript(s) , or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application.


• Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.
• All documents must be attached to your application at the time of filing, or e-mailed to [e-mail] within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected.


DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following:

• Research experience working with quantifying survey data reliability in sampling size determination for health-related data collection.
• Research experience working with data sets characterized by large volume and integrated from various sources.
• Research experience conducting spatial/network analysis using ArcGIS or other major GIS software.
• Research experience working with SAS/SPSS/Stata/R or other major statistical software.
EXAMINATION CONTENT: Once we have determined that you meet the Minimum Requirements, the examination process will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based on application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire information submitted at the time of filing weighted 100% .
Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (evaluation of education and experience) to be added on the Eligible Register (hiring list).
Passing this examination and being added on the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

Complete applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.


SPECIAL INFORMATION
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on the County of Los Angeles Job Opportunities Website, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS . Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED .

IMPORTANT NOTES:
• Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
• Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.
• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT .
• Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted.
• Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE .
FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

California Relay Services Phone: [phone]
ADA Coordinator Phone: [phone]
Teletype Phone: [phone]
Alternate Teletype Phone : [phone]

Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst
Department Contact Phone: [phone]
Department Contact E-mail: [e-mail]

About the company

Los Angeles County, one of California’s original 27 counties, was established on Feb. 18, 1850. It is one of the nation’s largest counties with 4,084 square miles, and has the largest population of any county in the nation.

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