Research Assistant

Under direction, conducts research and statistical studies to compile and report information on unit programs; does related work as required.

• Performs the work involved to conduct specific research and statistical studies.
• Conducts surveys, researches literature and analyzes raw data.
• Participates in research conferences, meetings, and other activities to develop resources concerning research and statistics.
• Keeps current of research project studies, publications, developments, and trends, and maintains a reference library.
• Performs statistical analyses and interpretations with methods commonly used in the development of statistical and research data.
• Conducts searches, reads and prepares critical analyses, summaries, and reviews of literature concerned with the subject matter.
• Prepares reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Maintains essential records and files.
• Develops new reporting systems.
• Devises and develops appropriate methods and procedures to be used in the compilation, organization, and presentation of data.
Utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the department.

Requirements:

Education and Experience: 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.

• Five (5) years of professional experience conducting research and statistical studies.
• Or, possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the methods used to gather and analyze data.
• Knowledge of survey and data collection techniques.
• Ability to gather and analyze information.
• Ability to conduct research studies.
• Ability to prepare reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to establish and maintain essential records and files.
• Ability to learn 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, or 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.

Note: "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.

License: Appointee 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 the essential duties of the position.

To Apply For This Position:

If you qualify and would like to be considered, submit a letter of interest and your resume (including daytime phone number and email address) to the email address listed below. You must submit your response by the closing date shown above and indicate the job title in the subject line.

Email: dhsjobs@passaiccountynj.org

Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that may include fingerprinting. As of September 2010, in accordance with N.J.S.A 52:14-7, the “New Jersey First Act,” all new employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey or secure an exemption.