Research Analyst Senior

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences or related field, to include six (6) semester hours involving or related to statistics and two (2) years of experience in a research field. Or
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences or related field and one (1) year of experience.

Licenses or Certifications:
None
Notes to Applicants

The Research Analyst Senior aims to design research instrumentation and methodology, make recommendations based on statistical data to Academy Leadership and present information for specific projects. The Research Analyst Senior will develop standardized practices for maintaining this information and work with our information systems team to develop and deploy standardized dashboards and reporting for each of our target audiences: the Public Safety Committee/City Council, the Public, the Academy Leadership, and Executive Staff.

The Research Analyst Senior will work with the Professional Advisory and the Community Advisory Committees, Academy Staff, and appropriate SMEs in developing the various methods, measures, metrics, forms, and surveys needed to comply with injury and separation requirements, the Open Data Resolution passed by City Council, as well as all the Kroll Audit Processes the Academy is committed to implementing.

* NOTE : This position requires strong writing skills. Please upload a writing sample or technical report using statistical data that you completed for your current or previous employer as part of the required documents for this application. *



Travel:
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a Valid Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

If you are selected for an interview:

• Please bring the contact information for at least four (4) references.
• If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education (which may include your official college transcript, high school diploma or GED ) may be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• All relevant employment (work/volunteer) must be included in the online application to be considered for this position. A detailed, complete employment application is required. In addition, the resume information must match the information on the application. Please be sure to highlight your lead or supervisory experience.
• Please be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs. Please include contact information for previous employers.
• The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include contact information from previous employers.
• Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience and education.
• A resume is required but will not substitute for a complete COA application. Please be sure the positions and employment dates listed on your resume match you application.

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CBI :

Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems ( CJIS ) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. Please Click here to find more information.

Benefits:

Working with the Austin Police Department provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click here to find more information.

Secondary Employment:
All Austin Police employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.

• APD must review all secondary employment.
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with APD , as well as current APD employees considering Secondary employment.

To learn more about working with the City of Austin, click here to watch a short video!
Pay Range
$26.26 - $31.45

Hours
Monday - Friday,
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Schedule flexibility may be required based upon business needs.
Telework opportunities are available.
Job Close Date 07/02/2024 Type of Posting External Department Police Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 4800 Shaw Lane Austin, TX 78744 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Geographic Information Systems ( GIS ).
• Experience using Business Intelligence (BI) Solutions (Qlik, Tableau, Power BI, MicroStrategy, Crystal Reports, SQL , etc.).
• Strong writing skills, including the ability to communicate complex findings to a broad audience using clear and concise language.
• Ability to work with various stakeholders across units or divisions.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


1 .Determines issues and identifies parameters for gathering information for a specific project.
2. Plans, designs, and tests research instrumentation and evaluate data to assess reliability and validity of data.
3. Conducts research studies using questionnaires, surveys, interviews, observation methods, case readings.
4. Analyzes trends, policies, procedures using statistical data.
5 .Designs methodology for tracking data using various software programs.
6. Authors, edits technical reports using details to support research findings.
7. Consults, makes presentations and makes recommendations using statistical data.
8 .Coordinates issues with management and other targeted audiences, serves on committees working with specific research projects.
9 Exchanges results of research data with other departments, agencies or specific technical groups.
10 .Reviews legislation, regulations, and policies to determine impact of research results.
11. Formulates strategy for managing issues using statistical data.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
May lead other employees.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of statistical methodology.
• Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in the use of computers and related software.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to assess information and summarize findings.
• Ability to establish database to maintain or track data.
• Ability to conduct presentations.
• Ability to author technical documents.
• Ability to identify variables and utilizing various resources to gather data.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to lead others.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for this position requires graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences or related field, to include six (6) semester hours involving or related to statistics and two (2) years of experience in a research field. Or Master's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences or related field and one (1) year of experience. Do you meet these qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software including the details of a project in which you utilized GIS and the outcome(s) of the project.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience with business intelligence/data mining systems. Please indicate which system(s). Also include years, job titles and specific examples/duties.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience working with the community and external stakeholders to build collaborative initiatives/projects.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS-Criminal Background Investigation).

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Other Document Resume Optional Documents

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