Social Research Specialist I Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Social Research Specialist I State of North Carolina – Dept of Labor Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $48,222 – $84,388 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Retirement plan Qualifications BLS Certification Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Data collection 1 year Full Job Description Description of Work This position is open only to current NCDOL employees. This position is designated as Exempt Managerial. The recruitment range for this position is $48,222 – $60,000. The selected candidate will be required to submit a statement of economic interest to the NC Ethics Commission for evaluation prior to actual employment.

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//ethics.nc.gov/ for a full explanation of this agreement. The Research and Policy Bureau administers federal Occupational Safety and Health Statistics (OSHS) programs in North Carolina on behalf of the State and the Nation in cooperation with the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The bureau collects, reviews, refines and publishes Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) data and Census of Fatal Occupational Injury (CFOI) data for certification to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data—used by both state and federal departments of labor—provide accurate measurements of work-related nonfatal injury and illness rates and counts, fatal occupational injury rates and counts, and demographic and case characteristics for fatal and nonfatal occupational injuries.

Description of Work:

Position supervises three staff members and a seasonal part-time employee in the collection, interpretation, tabulation, editing, refinement, and coding of nonfatal occupational injury and illness data as well as fatal occupational injury data. Supervises the collection of data for the Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) and the Census of Fatal of Occupational Injuries (CFOI) for the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and performs data collection activities as needed. Data for both programs are collected across all industries, both private and public. Position responds in a timely manner to all inquiries from BLS and meets all BLS data guidelines. Position works with the department’s Financial Services staff and the Legal Affairs Division to prepare and submit an annual grant application package. Position annually updates the list of Targeted Estimate Industries (TEI) for SOII based on stakeholder feedback and state economic and industrial realities. Position may be expected to attend an annual national conference training on behalf of North Carolina and conduct training workshops where requested or directed by BLS. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Working knowledge of statistical principles and techniques and the application thereof is needed. Candidate must have the ability to plan and outline a data collection program and technical procedures necessary for that program. Must have the ability to direct and supervise the work of subordinate analysts. Must have the ability to analyze and interpret statistical data and to present conclusions involving graphs and charts. Must have the ability to effectively communicate with and respond to questions from the public. Must be thoroughly familiar with BLS requirements and guidelines. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned to the position from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information

SEE ATTACHED RESUME WILL RESULT IN AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION.

To receive credit, all experience must be included in the work history sections. Any information omitted from the application but included in the resume will not be considered for qualifying credit. Faxed applications will not be accepted. Persons eligible for veteran preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214. If you are the selected candidate, you will be required to submit a certified 10 year driving record as a condition of employment. NCDOL uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified applicants. When a salary range or recruitment range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. All post-high school degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions. The State of North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for the most highly qualified applicants. For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact: NC Department of Labor Human Resources Division Stacey Thompson 919-707-7733

NOTE:

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.