Social Research Asst I (Temporary)

State of North Carolina

9d • $20

About The Position

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org. Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information. Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time. Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state. This temporary position is with NC Commerce - Labor Economics Analysis Division (LEADS) located at: 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC Wake County. Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $20.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application). The primary purpose of this position is to collect, process, analyze, and edit employment, wage, industry, and location data reported by employers to ensure the quality of state and local economic data. Key responsibilities include reviewing survey responses for accuracy, entering data into databases, contacting employers to verify responses, and resolving data discrepancies.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
• Working knowledge of methods and techniques used in gathering, editing, analyzing, interpreting and reporting social, educational, or economic information
• Working knowledge of statistical principles and techniques used in collecting, interpreting, and reporting numerical data
• Bachelor’s degree in education, business, sociology, economics, psychology or related to work performed from an appropriately accredited institution; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience involving collecting, interpreting, and reporting of statistical or social or economic data; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• collect, process, analyze, and edit employment, wage, industry, and location data reported by employers to ensure the quality of state and local economic data
• reviewing survey responses for accuracy
• entering data into databases
• contacting employers to verify responses
• resolving data discrepancies

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees