[Jobs] Traffic Safety Researcher Positions Open (Psychology, Sociology, Epidemiology) SAS SPSS - Sacramento
Leora Lawton
llawton at berkeley.edu
Thu Aug 18 16:04:56 PDT 2011
The DMV Research and Development Branch is looking to fill several Research
Program Specialists positions (both the RPS I and RPS II level).
Normally, one would have to take an exam and get ranked in the top 3 ranks
before being considered for any Civil Service Position. However, in
reading the descriptions, I noticed that under the Section entitled Who May
Apply, it states "prior civil service experience is not required." Per an
employee at DMV: "the "no prior civil service etc" is real, so please
forward the job descriptions to whoever you think might be interested. The
reason we can get away with that is that we are willing to do a TAU process
to hire people who are too good to pass up. Under this scenario they are
hired as permanent, contingent upon them getting on a list (top 3 ranks)
within 9 months of hire so we can make them permanent. It's a great loophole
for getting people outside the system into the state."
The DMV is involved in a lot of federally funded Quasi-Experimental research
involving factorial designs and high level statistical analyses (both linear
and logistic regression).
The biggest difference between the two levels is that someone who fills the
RPS I level position needs to be able to direct and lead a single high level
research project whereas the RPS II needs to be able to lead and direct
multiple high level research projects. Unlike a lot of research positions
with the State of California, these employees are expected to publish,
submit grant proposals, and present their work at professional conferences.
Please note that while the DMV is interested in reviewing resumes and
vitaes, they will also want the applicant to complete the standard State of
California application form (Form 678). A link to that form is noted in the
descriptions and it can be completed online.
________________________________
From: Yang, Ying (CDPH-CID-DCDC-IDB) [mailto:Ying.Yang at cdph.ca.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 4:27 PM
Subject: FW: Traffic Safety Researcher Positions Open (Psychology,
Sociology, Epidemiology) SAS SPSS - Sacramento
Dear SSA members,
Please see job openings attached. Thanks,
Ying
From: Masten, Scott at DMV [mailto:Scott.Masten at dmv.ca.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 1:55 PM
To: Yang, Ying (CDPH-CID-DCDC-IDB)
Subject: Traffic Safety Researcher Positions Open (Psychology, Sociology,
Epidemiology) SAS SPSS - Sacramento
Dear Ying,
Could please send this out these job announcements to the SSA Members?
We have 2-3 open positions and we're looking for some good
people-transfers are welcome too!
Thank you,
[image003.jpg]
Scott Masten
California Department of Motor Vehicles
Research and Development Branch
916-657-6638
Scott.Masten at dmv.ca.gov<mailto:Scott.Masten at dmv.ca.gov>
Research Job Opportunity
MOTOR VEHICLES, DEPARTMENT OF
Title: RESEARCH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II (SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL)
Salary: $5,309-$6,451 per month
[image004.png]Posted: 08/17/2011
Do you enjoy conducting cutting-edge research in a supportive and
collegial environment? Then this may be the career for you! The Research
and Development Branch conducts methodologically rigorous evaluations of
traffic safety laws, policies, and interventions using advanced statistical
analyses in SAS, SPSS, and other applications, based on California's
statewide driver record and crash database, surveys/interviews, and data
collected in the field. Since its establishment over 50 years ago at DMV
Headquarters in Sacramento, we have earned a reputation as one of the
finest traffic safety research centers in the nation. The results and
recommendations from our work are utilized by legislators and other
decision makers in the creation or revision of existing laws, policies, and
programs in the traffic safety field. We are a diverse multidisciplinary
team of experienced researchers with backgrounds in psychology,
epidemiology, organizational research, sociology, and other fields. If you
are looking for a career designing and conducting real-world research
studies that can make a difference in the world, then apply today! If you
don't have subject matter expertise in traffic safety, don't
worry-on-the-job training is available!
Job Description:
As a Research Program Specialist you will perform the following duties:
* Serve as principal investigator and team member on driver
licensing, driver improvement, and alcohol/drugged driving studies;
* Using SAS, SPSS, and other computer software applications,
manipulate, screen, and analyze data files in both desktop and mainframe
environments and apply a range of data management and statistical
techniques, such as linear/logistic regression (GLM) and proportional
hazards survival analysis;
* Respond to inquiries from departmental and outside entities on
various matters regarding driving risks, demographics, traffic safety laws,
procedures, penalties, policy, adjudication, interventions, and traffic
safety data systems;
* Prepare technical reports of project findings for publication as
monographs and scientific journal articles, write issue papers, legislative
analyses, and other technical correspondence, and present the findings of
research projects before various management, departmental, and outside
groups;
* Act as subject matter expert and technical/methodological
consultant for other department staff;
* Represent the department on state workgroups/committees and at
professional conferences;
* Maintain current knowledge and awareness of subject matter in
all areas of traffic safety, but especially traffic injury epidemiology,
interventions, and laws/policies; and
* Develop and submit proposed research projects and grant
proposals.
Who May Apply:
Prior civil service experience is not required. Send your resume/vita and
completed Standard State Application (Form 678) available at
www.spb.ca.gov/employment/stateapp.htm<http://www.spb.ca.gov/employment/stat
eapp.htm>
to the address shown below or call for additional information.
The Research Program Specialist II is distinguished from the Research
Program Specialist I by a higher level of technical and subject matter
expertise, and a greater level of responsibility for directing the work of
others on research projects. Salary range shown is the minimum and maximum
for a full-time appointment.
Additional Information:
Working Title
Position Number
RESEARCH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II (SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL)
525 - 023 - 5756 - XXX
Will also consider hiring a(n)
RESEARCH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I (SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL) $4,833-$5,874
Location
County
LOD - SACRAMENTO
SACRAMENTO
Timebase
Tenure
Full Time
Permanent month(s)
Final Filing Date:
Department Link:
Until Filled
None Specified
Contact Unit/Address
Contact Name/Phone
LOD - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
2570 24TH STREET, MS H126
SACRAMENTO, CA 95818
ROBERT HAGGE, RESEARCH MANAGER
VOICE: (916) 657-7030 FAX: (916) 657-8589
Research Job Opportunity
MOTOR VEHICLES, DEPARTMENT OF
Title: RESEARCH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I (SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL)
Salary: $4,833-$5,874 per month
[image004.png]Posted: 08/17/2011
Do you enjoy conducting cutting-edge research in a supportive and
collegial environment? Then this may be the career for you! The Research
and Development Branch conducts methodologically rigorous evaluations of
traffic safety laws, policies, and interventions using advanced statistical
analyses in SAS, SPSS, and other applications, based on California's
statewide driver record and crash database, surveys/interviews, and data
collected in the field. Since its establishment over 50 years ago at DMV
Headquarters in Sacramento, we have earned a reputation as one of the
finest traffic safety research centers in the nation. The results and
recommendations from our work are utilized by legislators and other
decision makers in the creation or revision of existing laws, policies, and
programs in the traffic safety field. We are a diverse multidisciplinary
team of experienced researchers with backgrounds in psychology,
epidemiology, organizational research, sociology, and other fields. If you
are looking for a career designing and conducting real-world research
studies that can make a difference in the world, then apply today! If you
don't have subject matter expertise in traffic safety, don't
worry-on-the-job training is available!
Job Description:
As a Research Program Specialist you will perform the following duties:
* Serve as principal investigator and team member on driver
licensing, driver improvement, and alcohol/drugged driving studies;
* Using SAS, SPSS, and other computer software applications,
manipulate, screen, and analyze data files in both desktop and mainframe
environments and apply a range of data management and statistical
techniques, such as linear/logistic regression (GLM) and proportional
hazards survival analysis;
* Respond to inquiries from departmental and outside entities on
various matters regarding driving risks, demographics, traffic safety laws,
procedures, penalties, policy, adjudication, interventions, and traffic
safety data systems;
* Prepare technical reports of project findings for publication as
monographs and scientific journal articles, write issue papers, legislative
analyses, and other technical correspondence, and present the findings of
research projects before various management, departmental, and outside
groups;
* Act as subject matter expert and technical/methodological
consultant for other department staff;
* Represent the department on state workgroups/committees and at
professional conferences;
* Maintain current knowledge and awareness of subject matter in
all areas of traffic safety, but especially traffic injury epidemiology,
interventions, and laws/policies; and
* Develop and submit proposed research projects and grant
proposals.
Who May Apply:
Prior civil service experience is not required. Send your resume/vita and
completed Standard State Application (Form 678) available at
www.spb.ca.gov/employment/stateapp.htm<http://www.spb.ca.gov/employment/stat
eapp.htm>
to the address shown below or call for additional information.
The Research Program Specialist II is distinguished from the Research
Program Specialist I by a higher level of technical and subject matter
expertise, and a greater level of responsibility for directing the work of
others on research projects. Salary range shown is the minimum and maximum
for a full-time appointment.
Additional Information:
Working Title
Position Number
RESEARCH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I (SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL)
525 - 023 - 5767 - XXX
Will also consider hiring a(n)
RESEARCH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II (SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL) $5,309-$6,451
Location
County
LOD - SACRAMENTO
SACRAMENTO
Timebase
Tenure
Full Time
Permanent month(s)
Final Filing Date:
Department Link:
Until Filled
None Specified
Contact Unit/Address
Contact Name/Phone
LOD - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
2570 24TH STREET, MS H126
SACRAMENTO, CA 95818
ROBERT HAGGE, RESEARCH MANAGER
VOICE: (916) 657-7030 FAX: (916) 657-8589
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: RPS II Job Description - Final.doc
Type: application/msword
Size: 46592 bytes
Desc: not available
Url : http://lists.demog.berkeley.edu/pipermail/jobs/attachments/20110818/77611453/attachment.doc
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: RPS I Job Description - Final.doc
Type: application/msword
Size: 48640 bytes
Desc: not available
Url : http://lists.demog.berkeley.edu/pipermail/jobs/attachments/20110818/77611453/attachment-0001.doc
More information about the Jobs
mailing list