State of Hawai'i
RESEARCH STATISTICIAN IV (SR-22) - OAHU
State of Hawaii Executive Branch
Various
216324
Various
07/30/2016
Continuous
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State of Hawaii Executive Branch
Various
216324
Various
07/30/2016
Continuous
13
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Number 216324 - Island of Oahu Employment Only - The immediate vacancies are located in Ewa and Downtown - $4,316 to $5,053 per month (SR-22, Step C to G). The immediate vacancies in Ewa are temporary full-time. There is one immediate vacancy in Downtown that is Temporary Part-Time.
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
NOTE: Employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. Once you become a member of the civil service, you become eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to an employee in a permanent position with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.
A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the Civil Service Hawaii State Government Jobs page of our website..Duties Summary
Conducts specialized research studies through the application of research and statistical methods in a subject matter specialty; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Basic Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, which included three (3) semester credit hours in statistics.
Specialized Experience: Two and one-half years of professional work experience conducting research and/or statistical studies which involved planning and designing surveys; modifying and applying research and statistical methods and techniques to the collection and analysis of data; and preparing summaries or reports with data presented in graphic, narrative or numerical form.
Driver's License: A valid driver's license is required for some positions. For these positions, a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii is required at the time of appointment.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.
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Other Information
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.
Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner.
TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.
In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in-person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of the application.
The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.
CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.
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- RESEARCH STATISTICIAN IV (SR-22) - OAHU Supplemental Questionnaire
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions.
You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as directed below) in order to receive credit for education. In general, proof of education downloaded from and/or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, applicants must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
Any information you submit may be verified. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office within five working days of the filing of your application. Our mailing address is: State of Hawaii Department of Human Resources Development, 235 South Beretania Street--11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number. - * QUESTION 2
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT (Continued)
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. In general, concurrent experiences and/or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro rated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years. - * QUESTION 3
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details)
The information provided in the job announcement represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. A live link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements was provided to me in the job announcement. - * QUESTION 4
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EMPLOYMENT AVAILABILITY
Please check the following conditions of employment for which you are interested and available. - * QUESTION 5
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GEOGRAPHICAL AVAILABILITY FOR THE ISLAND OF OAHU
Please check the location(s) for which you are willing to accept employment. Note: You must be available to work in any or all areas within the geographic area(s) that you have selected. - * QUESTION 6
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BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university which included three (3) semester credit hours in Statistics?
If "Yes," you must submit official transcripts identified by the job title and recruitment number, as verification. To be creditable, the focus and content of the course must have been substantively devoted to Statistics. - * QUESTION 7
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COURSEWORK REQUIREMENT
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, provide the course number, course title, and the educational institution from which you obtained the required three (3) semester credit hours in statistics. Your official transcripts will be used to verify this coursework requirement. To be creditable, the focus and content of the course must have been substantively devoted to statitistics. - * QUESTION 8
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Do you have at least two and one-half years of work experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? - * QUESTION 9
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If you answered "No Experience" to question eight (8) above, state "N/A" below.
If you answered "Yes" to question eight (8), identify each employer from the Work Experience section of your application that you would like us to consider. Any information you submit may be verified. Treat each change in employer or position separately.
The information for each employer should include:
A. Name of employer, employment dates (to/from, month/year), number of hours worked per week, and your job title.
B. Description of this employer (e.g., private research group, research department at a university, financial institution, etc.); its primary function or goals; the kinds of products or services it provided; and the clientele it served.
C. Did this employer have a separate research or marketing department or designated individual who was responsible for conducting surveys, assessing effectiveness of programs via statistical analysis, etc.?
D. Which department or section did you work in? What was the primary function of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities? Be very specific.
E. Describe your experience with this employer, if any, in each of the following areas. Include your specific role, the steps you took, and relevant examples.
1) Planning and designing surveys.
2) Collecting and analyzing statistical data. Include relevant information such as the type of data (e.g., employment, demographics, etc.) you collected, for what purpose, the methods or techniques used, and the kinds of statistical methods you typically ran.
3) Application of statistical techniques and methods. What types of statistical techniques and methods did you use most frequently? Did you primarily use "canned (pre-programmed)" statistical software programs or did you apply these techniques manually?
4) Presentation of data with valid conclusions in graphic, narrative, or numerical form.
5) Scope of responsibility and authority. With respect to your research and/or statistical duties, how did your responsibilities and authority differ from those of your supervisor? Who made decisions regarding the purpose and scope of the project/study, statistical methods and techniques to be used, adjustments or corrections to be made, etc.?
6) Description of statistical projects/studies. Describe the statistical projects/studies you typically worked on, including the scope and complexity.
7) Per week, what was the average number of hours that you performed such research or statistical work versus other duties performed?
F. Was any of this experience in conjunction with or a requirement for your academic program/degree, e.g., lab work, internship, etc.? Please explain.
G. How did your duties and authority differ from those of your supervisor? - * QUESTION 10
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SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR REQUIRED SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
Check the box that best describes graduate education you possess that can be used to substitute for experience, as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements. You MUST submit official transcripts identified by the job title and recruitment number, as verification. - * Required Question