Research Specialist III - Office of Professional Standards - Health Services Division (022440)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Huntsville, TX

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs complex research work. Work involves developing, performing, and evaluating specialized research projects pertaining to fiscal, administrative, or program functions of offender medical care; and training others. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Collects, compiles, researches, and analyzes offender medical care grievances and third party complaint data; uses statistical methods and relational database for analyzing data sets, trend analysis, and quality of care monitoring; and prepares statistical reports and analyses of data related to program functions to include the nature of grievances and complaints, responses, response timeframes, and quality of care issues.

Prepares and documents data structures and definitions; assists in creating and designing computer programs; maintains data storage systems; and assists with the design, execution, analysis, and reporting results of special investigations and research projects.

Assists with conducting data quality assurance procedures and maintaining quality control of the content of research projects, studies, statistical reports, correspondence, and responses to legislative inquiries.

Organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of others; and provides training and technical assistance in the program area. Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE).
• Four years of full-time, wage-earning research, relational database, data analysis, or technical writing experience.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Knowledge of research design, demonstration, and evaluation concepts and methodologies.
• Knowledge of statistical concepts and methods and their application to research analysis.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
• Knowledge of measurement, testing, and evaluation procedures.
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Skill to analyze issues, draw valid conclusions, and make recommendations.
• Skill to prepare and present comprehensive statistical and narrative reports.
• Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone of local area network environment.
• Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.
• Ability to work inside.
• Ability to work around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy.
• Ability to work closely with others.
• Ability to work alone.
• Ability to work protracted or irregular hours.
• Ability to travel by car, van, bus, and airplane.

Nice To Haves

• Major course work in Business Administration, Health Care Administration Computer Science, Research, or a related field preferred.
• Health services administration, program administration, research, clinical assessment, or investigative experience preferred.
• Teaching or training experience preferred.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs preferred.
• Knowledge of health care services and documentation preferred.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
• Skill to train others.

Responsibilities

• Collects, compiles, researches, and analyzes offender medical care grievances and third party complaint data; uses statistical methods and relational database for analyzing data sets, trend analysis, and quality of care monitoring; and prepares statistical reports and analyses of data related to program functions to include the nature of grievances and complaints, responses, response timeframes, and quality of care issues.
• Prepares and documents data structures and definitions; assists in creating and designing computer programs; maintains data storage systems; and assists with the design, execution, analysis, and reporting results of special investigations and research projects.
• Assists with conducting data quality assurance procedures and maintaining quality control of the content of research projects, studies, statistical reports, correspondence, and responses to legislative inquiries.
• Organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of others; and provides training and technical assistance in the program area.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
• Training others.

Benefits

• State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level