Manager - Research and Evaluation

Job Description Summary

Design, implement and supervise large scale research, evaluation and statistical data gathering and analysis projects to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of court operations and programs. Responsible for long-term, complex operational and system studies requiring a broad and thorough knowledge of court operations and judicial divisions organization and operations.

Job Description

Hiring Rate: $60,486.40 - $66,539.20 Annually

OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Applications are evaluated as received

Salaries for the internal promotional increases are determined at the time of the promotion.

Please upload your resume and cover letter after filling out the application.

Essential Functions

• Designs, develops and manages comprehensive studies and research projects using appropriate research methodologies and procedures.
• Develops and manages evaluation projects for programs and initiatives being implemented by Superior or Juvenile Court depending on assignment.
• Direct and supervise the research and evaluation team members and the work they perform.
• Leads court-wide teams in the evaluation of existing court processes and implements new operational procedures.
• Consult with and advise administrators regarding policies and the implications of research findings.
• Plans, designs, collects and analyzes data for comprehensive statistical reports.
• Analyze and interpret data in order to increase the understanding.
• Prepares complex technical reports in support of analytical findings of special research projects and studies at the direction of court administration.
• Makes presentations of research and evaluation results to management, judicial and administrative staff, stakeholders.
• Provides technical assistance and consultation in the implementation of new programs to include program designs based on evidence-based practices.
• Develops and recommends detailed plans for improvement of major court operations.
• Researches complex and politically sensitive issues and makes recommendations to court administration.
• Assists management and grant writer in the preparation and writing of research proposals for new funding sources.
• Participates in and may act as the facilitator, chair or co-chair of various committees or projects.
• Performs related duties and projects as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

A Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, business administration, statistics or a related field and six years of experience in applied research, statistical or analytical work. OR a PhD from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, business administration, statistics or a related field and three years of experience in applied research, statistical or analytical work. OR any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by Human Resources.

Licenses, Certificates & Physical Conditions

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License at time of appointment.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Typically performs duties in an office environment and may lift materials and/or equipment 20 lbs or less.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must have knowledge of research and evaluation methodology and design (both quantitative and qualitative approaches), legal terminology and procedures.
• Must have knowledge of statistical analysis as applied to research projects, measurement theory, data sampling, data collection techniques, data analysis techniques and tests of statistical significance.
• Must have knowledge of community demographics, systems theory, federal, state and local laws and rules.
• Must have knowledge of principles and practices of proposal writing, including familiarity with funding sources.
• Must have skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and challenges of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Must have skill in analyzing data using SPSS, Excel or other similar statistical analysis software.
• Must have skill in desktop computers and software associated with word processing, database management, e-mail communications, PowerPoint presentations, and applications of management information systems.
• Must have skills to utilize computer systems, software and other applicable tools for word processing, database management, professional presentations, electronic communication and have other position specific software familiarity.
• Must have skill in performing applied research and evaluation, statistical analysis, data collection, design and use of various software programs for statistical analysis.
• Must have skill in applying a variety of interviewing techniques to effectively elicit pertinent information, evaluating relevant information from multiple sources, recognizing alternatives and reaching independent conclusions based on fact and probability.
• Must have skill in writing recommendations and reports showing clearly organized thoughts and proper use of English sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Must have skill in facilitating meetings, communicating effectively with a wide variety diverse groups of employees including judges, judicial staff, court leadership and administration; representatives from community agencies and organizations, and the general public,
• Working understanding to build reports and extract pertinent data from AGAVE and other databases preferred.
• Preferably possesses working knowledge of how to build reports and extract pertinent data from AGAVE and other databases.
  
  

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a classified position that reports to the Director of Planning, Research and Evaluation. This position performs duties under general supervision and provides supervision to Unit Analysts, Specialists and Assistants as assigned.

Benefits

We offer exceptional benefits:

• Retirement Plan
• Vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• 100% paid parental leave
• Employer-paid Short -term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Wellness discount program
• Mental and Behavioral Health Benefits
• Paid Training with Advancement Opportunities
• Upon yearly anniversary, 56 hours of sick time accrued, less usage, may be rolled over to vacation time.
  
  

The Arizona Superior Court in Pima County and the Pima County Juvenile Court Center offer the same benefits as those offered to other employees working for Pima County. We offer a competitive benefits package to benefits eligible employees, which includes medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation and sick leave. Some benefits require contributions by employees in addition to contributions made by the employer. Please see the link below for a complete description of the offerings.

Pima County Benefits

Retirement Plan Participation Is Mandatory For All Eligible Employees To Include a Mandatory Pre-tax Pay Deduction. Current Rates Can Be Viewed Here

ASRS Contribution Rates

Full-time employees of government organizations may be able to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information click Student Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.