What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Corrections Program Analyst position at Dakota County?
General Description
POSTING TYPE : Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT : Community Corrections
HOURS : Full time, Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m.
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE : $56,217- $70,271 / year (Grade 106)
FULL SALARY RANGE : $56,217- $87,839 / year
LOCATION : Hybrid; telework and in-person at either the Northern Service Center in West St. Paul, MN; the Western Service Center in Apple Valley, MN; or the Judicial Center in Hastings, MN.
UNION : AFSCME 450
CLOSE DATE : 4 : 30 PM on 3 / 6 / 2025
Who We Are
Dakota County is Minnesota's third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is "Be More" and we strive every day to achieve excellent public service, with a focus on four values : Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.
Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.
Community Corrections' Mission Statement : To transform lives, promote equity and increase community safety.
Community Corrections' Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement : As a system we are committed to dismantling institutional racism and healing historical trauma. We are moving forward as a place where inclusion, respect, acceptance, growth, and teaching are expected. We will recognize our individualities. We will listen to every voice, recognize our biases, and grow towards a more equitable and inclusive culture. We will help each other learn by modeling, teaching, and listening. The Community Corrections Program Analyst will prepare routine and ad hoc management level reports by extracting, analyzing, and presenting information from Department information systems; schedule, monitor, develop, perform, and implement quality assurance measures for various systems; provide user training, design surveys; conduct statistical analysis and data visualization; and assist with Department and Divisional data collection projects.
LOCATION & SCHEDULE : This is a hybrid position that offers a mix of telework and in-person work at either the Northern Service Center in West St. Paul, MN; the Western Service Center in Apple Valley, MN; or the Judicial Center in Hastings, MN. The location will be determined upon hire. Work is performed Monday through Friday during regular business hours (8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m.).
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Minimum Qualifications
NEED TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice, human services, public policy, business or public administration, political science, economics, quantitative or statistical analysis, or a closely related field, ORfour years of full-time work experience related to technology implementation, planning, analysis, evaluation, performance measurement, or project management.
- An equivalent combination of education and work experience, as noted above, to total four years.
NICE TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
Duties & Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
1. Provide statistical analysis and outcome measurement research for the development of programs and processes.
2. Plan, design, and maintain quality assurance systems
3. Assist in identifying and accessing data and data sources that are relevant to program / practice / policy interpretation.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic research and data collection techniques and tools for project / program purpose and use.
5. Applies suitable statistical methods, tools, and / or resources to collect data.
6. Assists in interpreting findings through effective integration of subject matter, stakeholder, and organizational knowledge.
7. Coordinates simple projects and assists others in facilitating coordination of new initiatives or processes.
8. Recommends alternatives when evaluation of data and outcomes warrants corrective actions.
9. Serves as a liaison with other Departments and Divisions as well as external partners, as appropriate.
10. Responds to ad hoc requests for analytical or continuous improvement support
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Duties 1-10 are essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
Required at time of hire :
Demonstrated Within 6-month probationary period :
WORK ENVIRONMENT : Work is primarily sedentary and is usually accomplished while incumbent is comfortably seated at a desk or table. Some walking and standing may occur in the course of a normal workday or in connection with attendance at meetings and conferences, or while researching files. Items carried typically are light objects such as briefcases, laptops, notebooks, and data processing reports. May require occasional travel.SELECTION PROCESS : The examination / selection process for this classification will consist of a rating of your training and experience from the application materials submitted. The top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
Benefits
Selection Process
Dakota County Human Resources
www.co.dakota.mn.us
Main Number 651.438.4435 (contact 8 : 00 a.m - 4 : 30 p.m. Monday -Friday)
Fax 651.438.8178
Salary : $56,217 - $87,839
