Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences or related field, to include six (6) semester hours involving or related to statistics and two (2) years of experience in a research field. Or
• Master's degree in business administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences or related field and one (1) year of experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

• None.

Notes to Applicants
Position Overview:
The purpose of the position is to lead, organize, help establish metrics, and coordinate the program evaluation process at Austin Public Health ( APH ). The new hire is expected to develop appropriate, valid, and evidence-based evaluation methods and tools to be applied across the department. This person will also help Identify clear goals and objectives of evaluation activities, services, or projects; assists in establishing key performance indicators, measuring successes, identifying areas for improvements and challenges, and writing finding report.

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.

APH Information

• This position supports Austin Public Health's Mission and Core Purpose identified in the Austin Public Health Strategic Plan .
• Departmental Competencies related to the position can be found on Austin Public Health's website .

Immunization Requirement

• Due to high-risk areas, Austin Public Health employees must comply with the department's immunization policy.

Regarding your Application:

• A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to evaluate your qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position. The application and resume must include dates (month and year) for each job history entry. In addition, the resume information must match the information on the application.
• Please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications when responding to the supplemental questions on the application.
• Work experience listed must include month, year and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meet the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are Candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.
• The responses to the supplemental questions should reference the employment history listed in the employment history section. Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package consisting of medical and dental coverage, paid sick, vacation, and personal time, and a retirement plan.

If you are selected to interview:

• Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference
• This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ).
• If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.

Electronic Notification to Applications:

• Applicants will be notified via e-mail to communicate important information related to the status of their application as part of an ongoing effort to increase operational efficiency, promote a green environment 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 e-mails or fail to check your inbox in a timely manner
• A skills assessment may be required.
• When public health responds to an emergency you may be assigned activities that are outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends with possible deployment to locations other than the Austin Public Health.
• COVID -19 considerations: This position is not exclusively tele-work based during the COVID -19 pandemic and will require in-person work on a regular basis upon hire. We will provide a full suite of PPE when in-person contact is necessary.
• This position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSF ) Program. This 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.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of research methodology, data collection, statistical analysis, and summarizing findings
• Experience evaluating programs, monitoring progress, and identifying gaps, achievements and challenges
• Ability to author technical documents, writing report, making recommendations, and disseminating findings .
• Ability to consult and and work with various stakeholders and across units or divisions.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Determines issues and identifies parameters for gathering information for a specific project.

Plans, designs, and tests research instrumentation and evaluate data to assess reliability and validity of data.

Conducts research studies using questionnaires, surveys, interviews, observation methods, case readings.

Analyzes trends, policies, procedures using statistical data.

Designs methodology for tracking data using various software programs.

6. Authors, edits technical reports using details to support research findings.

Consults, makes presentations and makes recommendations using statistical data.

Coordinates issues with management and other targeted audiences, serves on committees working with specific research projects.

Exchanges results of research data with other departments, agencies or specific technical groups.

Reviews legislation, regulations, and policies to determine impact of research results.

Formulates strategy for managing issues using statistical data.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
May lead other employees.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of statistical methodology.
• Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in the use of computers and related software.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to assess information and summarize findings.
• Ability to establish database to maintain or track data.
• Ability to conduct presentations.
• Ability to author technical documents.
• Ability to identify variables and utilizing various resources to gather data.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to lead others.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.