What are the responsibilities and job description for the PERFORMANCE EVALUATOR position at State of Idaho?
Description
State of Idaho Opportunity
Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
Performance Evaluator, Full Time
The Office of Performance Evaluations (OPE) seeks a qualified candidate for the full-time position of performance evaluator. The office is an independent office of the Idaho Legislature, assisting the bipartisan Joint Legislative Oversight Committee in promoting confidence and accountability in state government through rigorous, independent research. The office has been nationally recognized for its influential work.
OPE is a small, eight-person office that serves the Idaho Legislature and the people of Idaho by conducting independent, nonpartisan evaluations that consider a wide range of stakeholder perspectives and are often complex and politically sensitive. The office usually conducts three to five in-depth evaluations per year. These evaluations include elements of performance auditing, program evaluation, policy analysis, and budget analysis.
Working at OPE will allow you to interact with and contribute to a broad range of public services. Our office has done work in the fields of economic development, education (K-12 and higher education), general government, health and human services, natural resources, transportation, and public safety. For more information about the office, see http://legislature.idaho.gov/ope/.
Duties include conducting research, collecting data, administering surveys and interviews, performing qualitative and quantitative analyses, writing reports, and making presentations to legislative committees and other stakeholder groups.
Salary: $28–$34 per hour depending on experience and education, plus competitive benefits.
Education: A graduate degree is preferred, but relevant experience in public or business administration, social science research, or a related field can be substituted.
Qualifications
Thorough understanding of research methods, including qualitative and quantitative analyses
An ability to learn quickly, synthesize multiple sources of information, gain insights, and communicate in a clear and coherent way, distilling complex ideas into clear, concise, and actionable forms
A proactive, creative, flexible, and service-oriented approach to problem solving
Demonstrated critical thinking skills
Advanced skills in communicating complex concepts to policymakers and other stakeholders
Well-developed interpersonal and teamwork skills
Ability to work independently on multiple projects
Capacity to identify and manage project risks and meet project deadlines
General knowledge of state government
Ability to conduct objective, nonpartisan work and to help the office maintain nonpartisanship in appearance and reality
To apply: Submit a resume, a cover letter, and the names and contact information of three professional references to:
Leslie Baker, Administrative Coordinator
Office of Performance Evaluations
Idaho Legislature PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0055
lbaker@ope.idaho.gov
Application deadline:Monday, April 28, 2025.
Special Notification:This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.
Benefits:The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*
EEO/ADA/Veteran:The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
State of Idaho Opportunity
Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
Performance Evaluator, Full Time
The Office of Performance Evaluations (OPE) seeks a qualified candidate for the full-time position of performance evaluator. The office is an independent office of the Idaho Legislature, assisting the bipartisan Joint Legislative Oversight Committee in promoting confidence and accountability in state government through rigorous, independent research. The office has been nationally recognized for its influential work.
OPE is a small, eight-person office that serves the Idaho Legislature and the people of Idaho by conducting independent, nonpartisan evaluations that consider a wide range of stakeholder perspectives and are often complex and politically sensitive. The office usually conducts three to five in-depth evaluations per year. These evaluations include elements of performance auditing, program evaluation, policy analysis, and budget analysis.
Working at OPE will allow you to interact with and contribute to a broad range of public services. Our office has done work in the fields of economic development, education (K-12 and higher education), general government, health and human services, natural resources, transportation, and public safety. For more information about the office, see http://legislature.idaho.gov/ope/.
Duties include conducting research, collecting data, administering surveys and interviews, performing qualitative and quantitative analyses, writing reports, and making presentations to legislative committees and other stakeholder groups.
Salary: $28–$34 per hour depending on experience and education, plus competitive benefits.
Education: A graduate degree is preferred, but relevant experience in public or business administration, social science research, or a related field can be substituted.
Qualifications
Thorough understanding of research methods, including qualitative and quantitative analyses
An ability to learn quickly, synthesize multiple sources of information, gain insights, and communicate in a clear and coherent way, distilling complex ideas into clear, concise, and actionable forms
A proactive, creative, flexible, and service-oriented approach to problem solving
Demonstrated critical thinking skills
Advanced skills in communicating complex concepts to policymakers and other stakeholders
Well-developed interpersonal and teamwork skills
Ability to work independently on multiple projects
Capacity to identify and manage project risks and meet project deadlines
General knowledge of state government
Ability to conduct objective, nonpartisan work and to help the office maintain nonpartisanship in appearance and reality
To apply: Submit a resume, a cover letter, and the names and contact information of three professional references to:
Leslie Baker, Administrative Coordinator
Office of Performance Evaluations
Idaho Legislature PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0055
lbaker@ope.idaho.gov
Application deadline:Monday, April 28, 2025.
Special Notification:This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.
Benefits:The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*
EEO/ADA/Veteran:The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
Salary : $28 - $34
