{"code":"00173","codeVariants":["00173","173"],"title":"ANALYST 1 RESEARCH AND EVALUATION","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"S","class_of_service":"C","work_week":"NL","state_class_code":"25","local_class_code":null,"salary_range":"P25","note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"<b>ANALYST 1 RESEARCH AND EVALUATION</b>\n\n<b>DEFINITION</b>\n\nUnder direction of an Analyst 2 or other supervisory official in a State \nDepartment or Agency, designs, develops, and performs evaluations \nof health programs and health issues using qualitative and quantitative \nanalysis techniques and methods; analyzes results of evaluations \nperformed; does other related duties as required.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes \nonly. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed \nin this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may \nnot be listed.\n\n<b>EXAMPLES OF WORK</b>\n\nDesigns, develops, and tests evaluation methods for health programs, \nand produces formal reports on all projects for which evaluation methods \nhave been developed describing the rationale and methodology used.\n\nAnalyzes results of evaluation methods regarding programmatic \neffectiveness of health programs studied, and presents reports on \nresults to the Director of Research and Evaluation or other designated \nsupervisor.\n\nDevelops and maintains a health program evaluation data bank including \nboth methodology and mechanics of employing the evaluation method.\n\nDesigns, develops, and tests evaluation methods using a wide range \nof mathematical, statistical, epidemiologic, and economic techniques.\n\nPrepares material for and develops training manuals on how to apply \nevaluation methods and techniques.\n\nTrains program staff to apply evaluation methods, works with program \nstaff in an advisory capacity, and continues to improve evaluation \nmeasures or methods while applying them.\n\nPerforms research, and designs and executes studies on projects \nrelated to health programs or issues, and does related literature \nreview as appropriate.\n\nAnalyzes suggested research projects by department staff for feasibility \nof attaining goals, and reports such analysis to the Director of Research \nand Evaluation, or other designated supervisor.\n\nActs as consultant to department staff in the design of research projects \nappropriate to the Department of assignment.\n\nAnalyzes research studies in proposed legislation for feasibility and \neffectiveness of outcome.\n\nWill be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information system used by the agency, office, \nor related units.\n\n<b>REQUIREMENTS</b>\n\n<b>EDUCATION</b>\n\nGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's \ndegree supplemented by a Master's degree in Epidemiology, \nSystems Analysis, Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, \nEconomics, Public Health, Public or Business Administration, Social \nWork, Demography, or Psychology.\n\n<b>EXPERIENCE</b>\n\nThree (3) years of experience involving the application of logic, \nmathematics, statistics, and/or economic principles in evaluating \nan epidemiologic, public health, medical, operations research, \nbusiness, or public administration, social work, statistical, or \neconomic field.\n\n<b>LICENSE</b>\n\nAppointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in \nNew Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee \nmobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.\n\n<b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES</b>\n\nKnowledge of applied research techniques including model building, \nquantification and measurement, and hypothesis generation and \ntesting as used in health program evaluation.\n\nKnowledge of mathematical economics, systems analysis, operations \nresearch, mathematics, and statistics.\n\nKnowledge of management by objectives and the end-measures \nwhich this discipline implies.\n\nKnowledge of computer application requirements and capabilities.\n\nKnowledge of logic and scientific method and ability to apply its \nprinciples to analysis of health issues and management problems.\n\nKnowledge of health programs.\n\nAbility to conceptualize health programs management situations in \nmathematical terms, select appropriate quantitative tools, and apply \nthese tools effectively to the situation.\n\nAbility to write up results of such applications in an understandable \nmanner for program managers.\n\nAbility to explain the application of quantitative tools to help program \nmanagement.\n\nAbility to develop end-product measures for health programs.\n\nAbility to determine key causal variables and make both cross \nsectional and serial forecasts.\n\nAbility to explain clearly to functionally subordinate employees the \nquantitative work required of them.\n\nAbility to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording \nand information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in \nEnglish sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American \nSign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable \nforms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long \nas they can perform essential functions of the job with or without \nreasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be \nmade because it would cause the employer undue hardship, \nsuch persons may not be eligible.\n\n<b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>Variant</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b><b>Note</b>00173SCNL25N/AP25-<br />This job specification is for <b>state</b> government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> 9/03/2016","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under direction of an Analyst 2 or other supervisory official in a State \nDepartment or Agency, designs, develops, and performs evaluations \nof health programs and health issues using qualitative and quantitative \nanalysis techniques and methods; analyzes results of evaluations \nperformed; does other related duties as required.","NOTE":"The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes \nonly. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed \nin this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may \nnot be listed.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Designs, develops, and tests evaluation methods for health programs, \nand produces formal reports on all projects for which evaluation methods \nhave been developed describing the rationale and methodology used.\n\nAnalyzes results of evaluation methods regarding programmatic \neffectiveness of health programs studied, and presents reports on \nresults to the Director of Research and Evaluation or other designated \nsupervisor.\n\nDevelops and maintains a health program evaluation data bank including \nboth methodology and mechanics of employing the evaluation method.\n\nDesigns, develops, and tests evaluation methods using a wide range \nof mathematical, statistical, epidemiologic, and economic techniques.\n\nPrepares material for and develops training manuals on how to apply \nevaluation methods and techniques.\n\nTrains program staff to apply evaluation methods, works with program \nstaff in an advisory capacity, and continues to improve evaluation \nmeasures or methods while applying them.\n\nPerforms research, and designs and executes studies on projects \nrelated to health programs or issues, and does related literature \nreview as appropriate.\n\nAnalyzes suggested research projects by department staff for feasibility \nof attaining goals, and reports such analysis to the Director of Research \nand Evaluation, or other designated supervisor.\n\nActs as consultant to department staff in the design of research projects \nappropriate to the Department of assignment.\n\nAnalyzes research studies in proposed legislation for feasibility and \neffectiveness of outcome.\n\nWill be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information system used by the agency, office, \nor related units.","EDUCATION":"Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's \ndegree supplemented by a Master's degree in Epidemiology, \nSystems Analysis, Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, \nEconomics, Public Health, Public or Business Administration, Social \nWork, Demography, or Psychology.","EXPERIENCE":"Three (3) years of experience involving the application of logic, \nmathematics, statistics, and/or economic principles in evaluating \nan epidemiologic, public health, medical, operations research, \nbusiness, or public administration, social work, statistical, or \neconomic field.","LICENSE":"Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in \nNew Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee \nmobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of applied research techniques including model building, \nquantification and measurement, and hypothesis generation and \ntesting as used in health program evaluation.\n\nKnowledge of mathematical economics, systems analysis, operations \nresearch, mathematics, and statistics.\n\nKnowledge of management by objectives and the end-measures \nwhich this discipline implies.\n\nKnowledge of computer application requirements and capabilities.\n\nKnowledge of logic and scientific method and ability to apply its \nprinciples to analysis of health issues and management problems.\n\nKnowledge of health programs.\n\nAbility to conceptualize health programs management situations in \nmathematical terms, select appropriate quantitative tools, and apply \nthese tools effectively to the situation.\n\nAbility to write up results of such applications in an understandable \nmanner for program managers.\n\nAbility to explain the application of quantitative tools to help program \nmanagement.\n\nAbility to develop end-product measures for health programs.\n\nAbility to determine key causal variables and make both cross \nsectional and serial forecasts.\n\nAbility to explain clearly to functionally subordinate employees the \nquantitative work required of them.\n\nAbility to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording \nand information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in \nEnglish sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American \nSign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable \nforms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long \nas they can perform essential functions of the job with or without \nreasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be \nmade because it would cause the employer undue hardship, \nsuch persons may not be eligible."},"searchable_text":"ANALYST 1 RESEARCH AND EVALUATION DEFINITION Under direction of an Analyst 2 or other supervisory official in a State Department or Agency, designs, develops, and performs evaluations of health programs and health issues using qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques and methods; analyzes results of evaluations performed; does other related duties as required. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK Designs, develops, and tests evaluation methods for health programs, and produces formal reports on all projects for which evaluation methods have been developed describing the rationale and methodology used. Analyzes results of evaluation methods regarding programmatic effectiveness of health programs studied, and presents reports on results to the Director of Research and Evaluation or other designated supervisor. Develops and maintains a health program evaluation data bank including both methodology and mechanics of employing the evaluation method. Designs, develops, and tests evaluation methods using a wide range of mathematical, statistical, epidemiologic, and economic techniques. Prepares material for and develops training manuals on how to apply evaluation methods and techniques. Trains program staff to apply evaluation methods, works with program staff in an advisory capacity, and continues to improve evaluation measures or methods while applying them. Performs research, and designs and executes studies on projects related to health programs or issues, and does related literature review as appropriate. Analyzes suggested research projects by department staff for feasibility of attaining goals, and reports such analysis to the Director of Research and Evaluation, or other designated supervisor. Acts as consultant to department staff in the design of research projects appropriate to the Department of assignment. Analyzes research studies in proposed legislation for feasibility and effectiveness of outcome. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information system used by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree supplemented by a Master's degree in Epidemiology, Systems Analysis, Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Public Health, Public or Business Administration, Social Work, Demography, or Psychology. EXPERIENCE Three (3) years of experience involving the application of logic, mathematics, statistics, and/or economic principles in evaluating an epidemiologic, public health, medical, operations research, business, or public administration, social work, statistical, or economic field. LICENSE Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of applied research techniques including model building, quantification and measurement, and hypothesis generation and testing as used in health program evaluation. Knowledge of mathematical economics, systems analysis, operations research, mathematics, and statistics. Knowledge of management by objectives and the end-measures which this discipline implies. Knowledge of computer application requirements and capabilities. Knowledge of logic and scientific method and ability to apply its principles to analysis of health issues and management problems. Knowledge of health programs. Ability to conceptualize health programs management situations in mathematical terms, select appropriate quantitative tools, and apply these tools effectively to the situation. Ability to write up results of such applications in an understandable manner for program managers. Ability to explain the application of quantitative tools to help program management. Ability to develop end-product measures for health programs. Ability to determine key causal variables and make both cross sectional and serial forecasts. Ability to explain clearly to functionally subordinate employees the quantitative work required of them. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 00173 S C NL 25 N/A P25 - This job specification is for state government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. 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