RESEARCH AIDE
Research Aide is a local-government title in New Jersey's competitive civil service, which means the way in is an open exam rather than a direct appointment.
The main requirement is 1 year of relevant experience.
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Research Aide is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, performs the work involved in the collection, compilation, tabulation, and maintenance of data; does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The work performed in this position involves primarily the gathering, collating or classifying of information, the tabulation of data collected and the reporting or carrying out of a prescribed course of action in relation to the information gathered. It does not involve the analysis or interpretation of data or the application of scientific knowledge to such information in order to discover facts and/or development, knowledge, concepts, or interpretation, nor does it involve examining and evaluating data in order to present alternative courses of action on the basis of the information compiled.
Examples of work
- Compiles, organizes, and tabulates a wide variety of data for purposes of research and dissemination of information.
- Assists in the preparation of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports required by local, state, and federal agencies.
- Assists in the maintenance of research and information files.
- Compiles and maintains data.
- Checks and reviews statistical data and reports for accuracy prior to their submission to the appropriate local, state, and federal agencies.
- Assists in the maintenance of research and information files.
- Compiles and maintains data.
- Assists in the preparation of a variety of statistical surveys.
- Keeps, maintains, and records data in appropriate form.
- Assists in performing the field work involved in conducting special studies.
- Assists with the processing and preparation of questionnaires used for collecting statistical or other data.
- Conducts routine statistical studies.
- Tabulates and charts data that is obtained.
- Gathers basic information to be used in reports of varied types.
- Receives and answers requests for routine information.
- Establishes and maintains essential records, worksheets, and reports.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Experience
One (1) year of experience in the collection and recording of significant data and the compilation of this information into relevant reports, graphs, and charts.
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 the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of the procedures, problems, and the proper methods in collecting and preparing statistical and other data.
- Knowledge of preparing suitable reports and of maintaining necessary records and files.
- Ability to use tact and courtesy in compiling data.
- Ability to observe significant conditions.
- Ability to prepare suitable reports and to maintain suitable records and files.
- Ability to learn 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, or 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 the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
Applicants who do not possess the required experience may substitute the completion of 30 college credits for the work experience.