Research Scientist (NBOE)
Qualifications And Requirements
Doctorate's degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline appropriate to the position.
- Four (4) years of experience in an area appropriate to the position.
- Tableau development experience along with a working knowledge of SQL, Power BI, Python and Excel preferred.
Note: A Master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position plus an additional two (2) years of experience as specified above may be substituted for the Doctorate.
Basic Functions And Responsibilities
Uses sophisticated, often newly developed equipment to conduct unique experiments and/or develop new approaches to existing problems.
Develops and introduces new procedures and approaches to existing analytical and/or research programs.
Initiates, executes, and directs a research program or project independent of supervision.
Exercises administrative, scientific, and technical supervision over personnel engaged in conducting a research program or project.
Prepares and supervises the preparation of clear, scientifically sound, accurate, and informative reports of the results accruing from research activities.
Acts as a scientific consultant to the department in the specific fields relating to an area of scientific competence.
Manages the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees.
Collaborates with other divisions, departments or agencies to coordinate major projects under investigation.
Knowledge And Abilities
- Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
REPORTS TO
Department Head
SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, AND UNION AFFILIATION
Salary Range: $85,513 - $107,786
Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months
Union Affiliation: Local 32