Supervising Research Specialist - DPSS - County of Riverside
Riverside, CA 92501
About the Job
The Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) seeks a Supervising Research Specialist. The position will be assigned to the Administrative Services Division's Research, Analysis, and Decision Support (RADS) unit located in Riverside, CA.
Currently, the position offers hybrid telecommuting options. However, the individual in this role will need to be present at the office twice a month. Please note that the telecommuting arrangement is subject to change, and you may be required to report to the office as needed.
The Supervising Research Specialist is responsible for direction and supervision of staff conducting research projects, data analysis, and statistical analysis of complex technical data.
Competitive candidates will possess:
- Experience with relational databases, SQL, data processing, data analysis and statistical analysis.
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
- Knowledge of, SAS, SPSS, ArcGIS, and/or Power BI is highly desired.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Access or similar query tool.
- Experience interpreting policy and procedures related to county, state, and federal reporting requirements.
- Knowledge of the principles of supervision and the ability to direct staff conducting program evaluation, ad hoc and on-going reporting.
Meet the Team!
The RiversideCounty Department ofPublic Social Services (DPSS) is comprised of employees who work collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations to serve the needs of the community. Can you see yourself here?
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Supervise and design research projects for the purpose of developing, planning, or managing resources and/or staff in order to maximize effectiveness of services.
• Select criteria and perform complex statistical analysis of data, in order to hypothesize on the effectiveness of programs.
• Assist managers and staff in developing and evaluating treatment results and significant point of progress; design and analyze to assess clients satisfaction of programs.
• Develop and analyze data to assess and forecast the needs of various populations through the use of statistical software; make recommendations on the distribution services based on demographics, cost effectiveness, and outcome.
• Supervise and conduct studies of operational activities; develop reports and make recommendations for appropriate action based on analysis of data gathered; design, coordinate, and supervise the implementation and maintenance of new systems.
• Serve as technical advisor to departmental staff for assigned projects resulting in the implementation of new business systems or procedures.
• Supervise the production of unanticipated and ongoing reports to provide decision support for administrative, medical, nursing, and management staff; meet specific state and federal reporting requirements, including production reports to authorize services and management activities.
• Analyze and prepare reports on a variety of program and fiscal subjects, including divisional, departmental, and state budgets, county plans, and midyear departmental fiscal updates; review, analyze, and make recommendations on administrative decisions or problems relating to organization, budget, staffing, special studies, or other administrative areas that cross division and/or departmental lines.
• Ensure that all legal requirements regarding evaluation and reporting are met; provide and explain statistical and other data to outside auditors.
• Monitor legislation, which may affect programs and recommend action when appropriate.
• Collaborate with Information Technology staff and contractors in designing and developing data processing solutions for data collected.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
Education: Possession of a PhD degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in behavioral or social sciences, program evaluation, statistical/quantitative analysis, or closely related field.
Experience: One year of experience in an administrative, management, or analytical capacity, which included data collection, data storage, and analysis to determine program effectiveness, and/or conducting experimental or healthcare research, and resolving organizational, operational, and/or fiscal problems.
OPTION II
For some assignments the following will be qualifying:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree which included graduate level courses in research design, data collection methods, and advance statistical/quantitative analysis. While a Master's degree is preferred, additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of the required education, on the basis of 10-semester or 15-quarter units of graduate level course work in the areas previously cited equaling six months. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with four years of experience meets the minimum education and experience requirement.
Experience: Two years of experience in an administrative, management, or analytical capacity, which included data collection, data storage, and analysis to determine program effectiveness and/or conducting experimental or healthcare research, and resolving organizational, operational, and/or fiscal problems.
Knowledge of: Methods and recent developments in research and program development; statistical methods and applications for data processing, grant writing, and training methods; the legislative process at the federal, state, and county levels; principles of supervision; methods of analyzing administrative and health systems, and procedures in terms of efficiency and effectiveness; statistical applications, data analysis software, and data processing principles and procedures.
Ability to: Direct the implementation and management of research projects/analysis techniques in order to generate sound recommendations for programs; develop and prepare concise, clear, and logical oral and written reports and recommendations; evaluate and monitor data; plan and develop cost and service program analysis; communicate both orally and in writing; write concise reports and recommendations; supervise the work of others.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required for some assignments.
Veterans' Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application.
For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here .
What's Next?
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/.
Application Period
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the close date of the recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.
Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.
Proof of Education
All applicants are required to provide a copy of their degree or transcripts as verification of the education listed on their resume/application. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account.
For questions regarding this recruitment
Contact Vanessa Diaz-Beaird at VDBeaird@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY - LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
