RESEARCH SUPERVISOR

Code: 03072@ Local Competitive

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, plans, organizes, and supervises the conduct of intensive investigation, analyses, research, and statistical studies of considerable scope and complexity directed towards the development of new or fuller knowledge of the subject matter under study; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

Organizes assigned personnel and advises, plans, and develops research methods and procedures to be utilized in the are under study. Participates in research conferences, meetings, and other undertakings for the purpose of developing resources concerning research and statistics. Keeps current with research projects, studies, publications, developments, and trends. Performs the more responsible work and supervises statistical tabulations, analyses, and interpretations utilizing calculating and other office machines and equipment commonly used in the development of statistical and research data. Performs the more responsible work and supervises the work in making searches, and reads and prepares critical analyses, summaries, and reviews of literature concerned with the matter under study. Supervises the selection of equipment, materials, and supplies required for proper operation of a research program and for specific research studies. Supervises the preparation of reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Supervises, establishes, and maintains essential records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

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, skills and abilities

Knowledge of methods of compiling and tabulating data. Knowledge of sources of statistical and other data and of methods of preparing such data into meaningful reports. Ability to analyze methods of research. Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods. Ability to see that prescribed statistical procedures are followed. Ability to provide technical advice and assistance to those charged with the gathering of fact finding data. 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 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

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. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Seven (7) years of professional experience in conducting research and/or statistical studies, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.