TJJD - Research Specialist III – Research and Data Specialist - (AUS) - 52924

How To Apply

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers/)

1. TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)
2. Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)
3. Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)
4. Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)

Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.

Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00052924&tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx.  You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).  The additional forms are available at: https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers and can be submitted via email to:  HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov.

Please Note

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years.  Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week.  If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete.  Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

Benefits

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov.  Benefits include:  Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program.  Optional add-on benefits include:  Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc.  Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

General Description

Performs complex (journey level) research work with a with a goal to identify trends, issues, and effective programs and services and provide such information to internal and external users for consideration in decisions regarding the juvenile justice system. 

Work involves: planning and conducting research initiatives using a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods; synthesizing complex data into useful information and deliverables; and producing well-written, high-quality research papers, reports, and other documents for dissemination to stakeholders and/or publication. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week

Essential Duties

Prepares or assists in preparing written articles on qualitative and quantitative research findings for publication in academic journals.

Conducts and reviews field surveys and interviews with staff and youth; collects, compiles, analyzes, and reports data required in the development of plans or programs.

Assists in formulating research objectives and programs; collaborates in the development of research designs, scope, methodologies, and processes used in conducting and administering research and evaluation activities; provides consultation on research methods and techniques, and data collection and coding issues and provides consultation and technical assistance on the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of community-based programs.

Prepares data and comprehensive statistical and narrative reports for presentation for agency management, professional organizations, governmental entities, and the public.

Gather, analyze, and interpret data from a variety of sources, including academic journals, reports, articles, and internal data collection efforts, ensuring accuracy and credibility of research deliverables.

Collaborates and confers with relevant staff across the agency – and external research entities – to support agency research initiatives and amplify the agency’s mission, goals, and core values.

Collects, cleans, visualizes, and analyzes qualitative and quantitative data using a variety of data analysis software tools.

Continuously updates knowledge on the latest trends, research methodologies, and best practices relevant to program areas.

Develops data quality assurance procedures and conducts data quality assurance audits on data used by the agency and for agency projects.

Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:

• Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
• Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

Will be required to travel up to 25% of the time.

Actively embody and support the Texas Model by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a social, behavioral science, or other related area related to research and analytics, with courses in research methods and statistical techniques. Two (2) years of full-time wage-earning experience in applied research, research planning or design, data/statistical analysis, or academic research writing.

Or

Master’s degree in a social, behavioral science, or other related area related to research and analytics, with courses in research methods and statistical techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in academic writing for publication in research journals.
• Experience using survey software (e.g., Qualtrics, Microsoft Forms)
• Experience using BI tools (e.g., PowerBI) and/or statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R).
• Experience in data analysis, research, compilation, and/or reporting work.

Experience And Education Substitutions:

Completed course hours of graduate study may be substituted for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience.

One year of appropriate experience may substitute for one year of college (30 course hours) on a year for year basis.

Completion of data analysis or data science ‘boot camp’ program or related coursework may count toward years of experience depending on hours of study and content of program.

Note:  Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of statistical concepts and methods and their application to research analysis and the ability to perform complex analysis.
• Knowledge of measurement, testing, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of research methods, principles, techniques, and philosophies.
• Knowledge of the juvenile justice system
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Skill in conducting qualitative and quantitative research and in using computers, software, and statistical tools and programs.
• Skill in operating computers and using applicable computer software.
• Ability to plan, organize and oversee research projects and evaluate research data.
• Ability to ensure the development of measuring instruments with respect to reliability, relevance, and validity.
• Ability to interpret and publish research findings.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to process information logically, make decisions, and demonstrate the soundness of those decisions.
• Ability to travel on an occasional to moderate basis.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Analyzing

Alphabetizing

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Ability To See

Ability to hear (with or without aid)

Ability to perform tactile discernment

Identify Colors

Depth Perception

Operate Motor Equipment

Lifting, up to 25 lbs.

Carrying, up to 25 lbs.

Pulling

Pushing

Walking

Standing

Sitting

Prolonged Sitting

Repeated Bending

Reaching Above Shoulder

Manual/Finger Dexterity

Dual Simultaneous Grasping

Crawling

Twisting

Kneeling

Stooping

Climbing Stairs

Veterans

In order to receive veteran’s preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

• Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at 
• Planning, Research, and Statistics MOS Codes. 

Sponsorship

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Additional Information

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview.  Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls.  If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center (https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en), you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.

Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services