Social Research Specialist III

This is a REPOST.  Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

This is an anticipated vacancy.  This position is expected to be available on May 17, 2024.

This position is assigned to the Juvenile Justice Central Office in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The mission of the Juvenile Justice Section in the Department of Public Safety, Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is to reduce and prevent juvenile delinquency by effectively operating an integrated, comprehensive juvenile justice system that intervenes through education, and treatment of youth in order to promote youth accountability, strengthen families, and increase public safety.

The Research Unit within Juvenile Justice (JJ) coordinates, conducts, interprets, and delivers data to the public, legislators, executive agencies, commissions and committees, stakeholders and advocates. The Research Unit works alongside policy, training, and strategic planning and in coordination with Department of Information Technology staff.

The Research Unit is the business analytics arm of Juvenile Justice, where dashboards and other products inform leadership of trends. The Research Unit presents analysis to various internal and external entities, including in local, state, and national venues. The Research Unit works with public and private entities to inform grant applications, evaluate programs and services, conduct analyses, and formulate data and research plans, models, and methodology.

The Social Research Specialist III position will work under the direction of a social research manager and with Information Technology staff to respond to data requests, create data reports that keep managers throughout the State updated on projected impacts of legislation, provide training on initiative related endeavors and business analytics systems, create dashboards in business analytics systems, institute evaluative components to alert directors of successes and challenges, and construct strategic planning measures' reporting.

This position provides specialized analytical and consultative work in the areas of research, planning/policy analysis, decision support, and program development activities and service to Juvenile Justice. This position is responsible for 

special project planning and management, working with Information Technology to create analytics surrounding policy issues, legislative reports and several boards and commissions data projects (e., JJAC, GCC, SPAC, etc.), create and verify data and findings, conduct data analysis, and create graphic representations of data for multiple internal and external stakeholders. This position researches and implements data solutions, conducts effectiveness studies, oversees some special projects, and acts as the lead on data management initiatives.

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC16.  State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.

If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

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About Juvenile Justice:

The Juvenile Justice Section is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety.  Click here to learn more about the North Carolina Department of Public Safety's Juvenile Justice Overview.  If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we would welcome you to be part of the team.

About the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NC DPS):

NC DPS is the largest state agency with more than 26,000 employees.  It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection and preparation.  We have a mission that matters!

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.  We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.  Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.  (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)

• demonstrated experience in conducting research using statistical and analytical techniques applied in data collection, analysis and program evaluation.
• demonstrated experience in creating, interpreting and analyzing facts, studies/research, and data; extracting data using SAS or other software, and creating charts, graphs, and written analysis to accompany the data results.
• demonstrated experience setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, following up on assignments with minimum direction, and working with a team and independently.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience."  If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.  See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field assigned to the position from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of related experience; 

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The N.C. Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified men and women to apply.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

• Online applications are only accepted through http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/.

• To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the State of North Carolina application. Any information omitted cannot be considered for qualifying credit.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the state application. Embedded or Attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for completed application.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application.

• During the online application process if additional documentation is required, attach the documentation at the bottom of Step 4 in the application process.

• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• If applying for a position certified through the North Carolina Department of Justice-Criminal Justice Standards Division, refer to http://www.ncdoj.gov/About-DOJ/Law-Enforcement-Training-and-Standards/Criminal-Justice-Education-and-Training-Standards/Officer-Certified-Programs.aspx for specific certification requirements.

• The N. C. Department of Public Safety must adhere to the United States Department of Justice Final Rule on the "national Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape" under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards at 28 C.F.R.
  
  Part 115 Docket No. OAG-131 RIN 1105-AB34. Refer to https://www.ncdps.gov/index2.cfm?a=000122,002149 for hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Contact Information:

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log into your account and click "Application Status."

If there are any questions specific to this posting, please contact DPS Human Resources at (919) 948-7978.