Research Analysis Manager - Environmental Quality

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** Job Description Summary
** Department - Environmental Quality#
** Job Description
**** Revised
* *** OPEN UNTIL FILLED
**** Job Type: Classified
**** Job Classification: 5379 - Research Analysis Manager
**** Salary Grade: 14
**** Pay Range
**** Hiring Range: $62,670 - $75,192 Annually
**** Pay Range: $62,670 - $87,734 Annually
**** Range Explanation:
*** Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
* Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
*** THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION ENDING SEPTEMBER 2026.
****** The first review of applications will be on 11/28/2025*****.
** The Research Analysis Manager designs, implements and supervises large scale research, evaluation and statistical data gathering and analysis projects to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of departments, operations and programs. Responsible for long-term, complex operational and system studies.
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* Essential Functions:

** As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
* 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 the county;
* Manages and supervises the research and evaluation team members and the work they perform;
* Consults with and advise management regarding policies and the implications of research findings;
* Plans, designs, collects and analyzes data for comprehensive statistical reports;
* Analyzes and interprets data to be able to make solid recommendations to management.
* Prepares complex technical reports in support of analytical findings of special research projects and studies at the direction of management.
* Provides technical assistance and consultation in the implementation of new programs to include program designs based on evidence-based practices;
* Researches complex and politically sensitive issues and makes recommendations to management;
* Assists management and grant writer in the preparation and writing of research proposals for new funding sources.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

**** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, business administration, statistics or a related field AND four years of experience in applied research, statistical or analytical work.****(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
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**** Four years with Pima County in a Research Analyst II or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment INCLUDING one year of supervisory experience.
**** Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

(Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
*** Experience with/knowledge of EPA's Air Quality System's data submittal and retrieval process for air quality data.
* Experience with/knowledge of the operation and maintenance of air monitoring data collection and validation tools such as Envista Air Resources Manager and DRDAS reporter.
* Experience with/knowledge of air quality data analysis tools such as Envista Air Resources Manager.
* Experience with/knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations for the acquisition, certification, dissemination, submittal…