SUPERVISOR RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
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To land Supervisor Research and Statistics in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
To be eligible you bring a master's degree and 5 years of relevant experience. The FY 2027 range lands between $87,507 and $128,719.
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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 the direction of a supervisory official in the Divisions or other offices in the Department of Human Services, is responsible for the development and coordination of the research and statistical programs and for the maintenance of a uniform flow of data between Federal, State and Local agencies; analyzes extraneous socio-economic data for impact on the programs; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does related work as required.
Examples of work
- Plans and coordinates the research and statistics program including the supervision, coordination, and maintenance of a constant flow of statistical information of varied types among Federal, State and Local agencies.
- Supervises the application of modern scientific methods of analysis in the interpretation of statistical data obtained from various sources.
- Supervises and conducts research projects and determines appropriate research methodology utilizing current research techniques.
- Supervises the collation and coordination of data within the Division with socio-economic data from other sources.
- Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees.
- Plans and forecasts the future needs based upon indications derived from data obtained from various sources.
- Sees that current information of relevant trends is disseminated.
- Plans, develops and supervises the social research programs.
- Provides advice and supervision on theoretical and methodological research problems as well as on routinely connected data related to the problems under study.
- Supervises the periodic analysis and evaluation of research programs, objectives and procedures.
- Reviews and evaluates recommendations designed to increase the potential effectiveness of research programs, methods and procedures.
- Develops and conditions large-scale datasets; performs descriptive analyses, develops predictive models; displays data using spreadsheets, applications and programs.
- Confers with and provides advice to the heads of the county boards and agencies concerning problems of a research or statistical nature.
- Prepares and supervises the preparation of extensive correspondence.
- Prepares and supervises the preparation of clear, sound, accurate comprehensive and informative research and statistical analyses and reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
- Supervises the establishment and maintenance of the essential statistical and research 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.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university, with a Master's degree in statistics or economics.
Experience
Five (5) years of experience in statistical studies and research projects in social programs which would include, revising and directing the collection, classification, analysis and dissemination of statistical information; application of research methodologies, and other such related work; two (2) years of which shall have included supervisory responsibilities.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of research practices and statistical techniques.
- Knowledge of the Federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to the Division.
- Knowledge of the various administrations within the Federal Department of Education, and the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, and their inter-relationships with State governmental agencies.
- Knowledge of data processing systems and their utilization.
- Knowledge of the design, methodology and techniques of social service program analysis.
- Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit.
- Ability to synthesize data and develop and direct studies necessary for its successful operation.
- Ability to interpret the economic significance of statistical reports and make cogent recommendations based upon such reports.
- Ability to identify key problem areas for investigation.
- Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with representatives of Federal, State and local agencies, professional associations, consultants and others.
- Ability to assign, supervise and coordinate the work of professional, technical, consultant and clerical staff.
- Ability to keep current with trends in the economics of the Division, revisions in laws and regulations, and the broad aspects of the Division's administration.
- Ability to prepare extensive technical correspondence.
- Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate and informative statistical and other related reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
- Ability to maintain essential records and files
- Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information system 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.
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.