What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Sciences Research Specialist position at Ohio Department of Job and Family Services?
Office of Workforce Development
Building Ohio's Workforce. Creating Innovative Solutions. Promoting Economic Independence and Growth.
What You’ll Do
In this position with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), you will be part of the team responsible for state and federal reporting and performance evaluation of a number of workforce grants; e.g., Titles I and III of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), and the Combined Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP) among others. These programs provide career services and training to job seekers, dislocated workers, youths, and employer services to employers. Your team provides technical assistance and formal program evaluation and formal reporting to the United State Department of Labor (USDOL). Regularly and as needed, your team will be called upon by program leads and stakeholders at the state and local workforce area to provide data reports, insights, and expertise.
You will be a subject matter expert in the Office of Workforce Development. You will provide internal stakeholders and leadership with programmatic data reports, analyses, and executive summaries. You will be called upon for data driven operational and policy recommendations as well as performance and reporting-related program knowledge.
Responsibilities Include
Standard workdays are eight hours - Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
This position, upon approval, may work remotely and require occasional in-person meetings for training or other operational needs
Travel
In-state trainings and all-staff meetings occur approximately three to four times a year.
Travel to out-of-state training or conferences may occur.
PN(s): 20042441
Option 1
The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following:
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, (i.e. earned at undergraduate or graduate level)
AND
18 mos. exp. in application of advanced statistics & statistical analysis & research theory, design & methodology
AND
12 mos. exp. in use of computer hardware, software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis & graphics presentation & work processing
Option 2
6 mos. exp. as Social Sciences Research Analyst, 65261
Or
Equivalent Of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment Noted Above.
Tips For Your Application
When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.
Pay Information
This position is in the State of Ohio’s OCSEA Pay Schedule, Pay Range 33. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $32.08 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.
Pay Range 33
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Step 9
Hourly
$ 32.08
$33.64
$35.71
$37.03
$38.84
$40.78
$42.74
$44.85
$47.06
Annual
$66,726
$69,971
$73,445 $77,022 $80,787 $84,822 88,822
$93,288
$97,885
Months of Employment
At Hire
6 months
18 months
30 months
42 months
54 Months
66 Months
78 Months
90 Months
Organization
Job & Family Services
Agency Contact Name and Information
odjfscareers@jfs.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Oct 13, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
James A Rhodes Office Tower 37
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
32.08
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Research
Technical Skills
Research
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail
Agency Overview
Who We Are
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:
Guiding Principles
Building Ohio's Workforce. Creating Innovative Solutions. Promoting Economic Independence and Growth.
What You’ll Do
In this position with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), you will be part of the team responsible for state and federal reporting and performance evaluation of a number of workforce grants; e.g., Titles I and III of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), and the Combined Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP) among others. These programs provide career services and training to job seekers, dislocated workers, youths, and employer services to employers. Your team provides technical assistance and formal program evaluation and formal reporting to the United State Department of Labor (USDOL). Regularly and as needed, your team will be called upon by program leads and stakeholders at the state and local workforce area to provide data reports, insights, and expertise.
You will be a subject matter expert in the Office of Workforce Development. You will provide internal stakeholders and leadership with programmatic data reports, analyses, and executive summaries. You will be called upon for data driven operational and policy recommendations as well as performance and reporting-related program knowledge.
Responsibilities Include
- Federal reporting for several large and small grants. For example, the WIOA Participant Individual Record Layout extract to the Workforce Integrated Performance System which requires regular extracting, appending, and cleaning of large data sets (upwards of 2 million individual participant records)
- Working with program leads, case management system vendor, and state monitoring teams to validate and improve data quality and successful programmatic outcomes.
- Assist in developing predictive and evaluative models to equitably measure performance of workforce programs.
- Knowledge of data analytics/data science
- Knowledge of government systems and associated processes
- Research methodology and statistics
- Communication (communicating complex information clearly)
- Problem solving, decision making, and process improvement
Standard workdays are eight hours - Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
This position, upon approval, may work remotely and require occasional in-person meetings for training or other operational needs
Travel
In-state trainings and all-staff meetings occur approximately three to four times a year.
Travel to out-of-state training or conferences may occur.
PN(s): 20042441
Option 1
The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following:
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, (i.e. earned at undergraduate or graduate level)
AND
18 mos. exp. in application of advanced statistics & statistical analysis & research theory, design & methodology
AND
12 mos. exp. in use of computer hardware, software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis & graphics presentation & work processing
Option 2
6 mos. exp. as Social Sciences Research Analyst, 65261
Or
Equivalent Of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment Noted Above.
Tips For Your Application
When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.
Pay Information
This position is in the State of Ohio’s OCSEA Pay Schedule, Pay Range 33. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $32.08 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.
Pay Range 33
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Step 9
Hourly
$ 32.08
$33.64
$35.71
$37.03
$38.84
$40.78
$42.74
$44.85
$47.06
Annual
$66,726
$69,971
$73,445 $77,022 $80,787 $84,822 88,822
$93,288
$97,885
Months of Employment
At Hire
6 months
18 months
30 months
42 months
54 Months
66 Months
78 Months
90 Months
Organization
Job & Family Services
Agency Contact Name and Information
odjfscareers@jfs.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Oct 13, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
James A Rhodes Office Tower 37
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
32.08
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Research
Technical Skills
Research
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail
Agency Overview
Who We Are
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:
- Public Assistance
- Workforce Development
- Unemployment Insurance
- Adult Protective Services
- Child Support
Guiding Principles
- We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
- We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
- We get better at what we do everyday
Salary : $66,726