Research Specialist Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

Research Specialist Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Largo, FL Job Details Full-time $60,794 – $88,151 a year 1 day ago Benefits Wellness program Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Excel Data mining Statistics Word processing Mid-level Public Administration Driver’s License Project management Bachelor’s degree Computer skills Business Administration Data collection 2 years Communication skills Full Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the general direction of the Research Specialist Supervisor, this position is responsible for collecting, analyzing and reporting accurate statistical data to be used by the Sheriff’s Administration as well as other components of the agency to manage agency resources, respond to surveys, internal/external requests and to identify statistical trends. Due to the varied and important nature of projects and programs initiated or assigned, the member is required to work with a high degree of accuracy and independent judgment. Work is reviewed through observation and results obtained.

SUPERVISES OTHERS

No Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field Two (2) years’ related experience Or equivalent combination of education and experience Completion of all components of a functional Excel test Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license Knowledge, Skill and Abilities Ability to apply statistical techniques to large amounts of data and interpret the analysis correctly Ability to use a wide range of methods, such as forecasting, data mining, and statistical analysis, to examine and interpret data Ability to present clear and concise written and oral reports with excellent communication and interpersonal skills for statistical reporting, presentations, meetings and documentation Ability to apply project management skills to chart and monitor progress on assigned projects Ability to extract relevant data from various sources to create reports Adept in the use of related software for use in word processing, graphics, and spreadsheets Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of analysis and information gathering from numerous data sources Knowledge of statistical methods, techniques and research methodology used in data collection and report presentation Detail orientated and critical thinking skills Ability to use a variety of computer equipment and software unique to the job responsibilities and operational requirements Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace Applicants must be tobacco/nicotine free-during length of employment. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office strives to provide our employees with the best benefits possible. Some of the benefits are Annual Leave (120 hours), Health Insurance, Wellness Incentives, and Education Assistance Program. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is an EEO/ADA employer and is committed to being a drug free workplace.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE

https://www.pinellassheriff.gov Any questions can be directed to Human Resources at 727-582-6208 or

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$60,794.00 – $88,151.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift

Work Location:

In person