Research Analyst Ii, Behavioral Sciences

county of los angeles probation department

exam number: f8972c

first day of filing: february 28, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.

this announcement is a rebulletin to reopen the filing period. Persons who have already applied within the last 12 months need not reapply, but may submit additional information if they wish.

open competitive job opportunity

assists in planning and conducting research projects involving experimental designs, field studies and surveys in the behavioral or social science.

• assists in planning, designing, conducting, and interpreting research projects.
• collects, processes and analyzes data for approved studies including the use of such techniques as multiple and partial correlation, multiple regression and simple analysis of variance using statistical software.
• conduct extensive research review with database tools such as internet‑based, library, or research databases.
• prepares reports and initial recommendations based on research findings and communicates them orally, in writing, or through graphic representations and statistical summaries.
• consults with departmental staff to explain procedures for conducting research projects and to obtain information necessary to carry out projects.
• assists project supervisor on a team project and supervises trainees assigned to assist with the project or may independently carry out assignments under minimal supervision.
• prepares initial recommendations and submits them for review with interpretations of analytical data in appropriate format.
• may supervise clerical personnel in connection with specific research projects, as needed.

• option i: a master’s degree
  * or higher from an accredited college or university in a field of the behavioral or social sciences – and – one year’s post‑master’s research experience in a behavioral or social science field.
• option ii: a bachelor’s degree
  * from an accredited college or university in a field of the behavioral or social sciences – and – three (3) years full‑time post‑bachelor’s research experience in a behavioral or social science field.

light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10‑pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.

• proficiency in specialized statistical research software such as sas, spss, arcgis, and gis.
• experience assisting with planning, developing, and maintaining research, data and related systems databases and systems.
• research experience working with qualitative and quantitative methods, trend data, cross‑sectional data, conducting predictive analytics, and utilizing research data and data management techniques.
• experience conducting literature reviews to contextualize the current knowledge and methodologies of a topic and provide a critical evaluation using multiple sources such as online journal databases, federal/local government websites and other internet sources.
• knowledge of survey and administrative data sources from a variety of fields.
• ability to contextualize and present data in compelling graphics for department staff, community stakeholders, and decision‑makers.
• experience in assisting in the design of community engagement research and policy analysis.
• experience in evaluating juvenile and adult justice systems and programs.
• strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent organizational skills.
• ability to prioritize multiple assignments, work in a team, as well as demonstrated ability to work proactively and independently, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

in order to receive credit for any college coursework or any type of college degree, such as a master’s or bachelor’s degree, you must indicate on the job application and attach a legible copy of the official diploma or official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization, degree awarded and conferred date with registrar’s signature and/or school seal with your application at the time of filing, or within 15 calendar days of online application submission or your…