Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Educational Statistics Associate
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- Location
- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $69,086 - $104,959/yr
- Posted
- 1 week ago
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- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
The Educational Statistics Associate role with the Bureau of Special Education offers an exciting opportunity to guide major data projects that support the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Special Education reporting. You will have the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals who rely on your expertise to keep data accurate and accessible. Your work will support schools, families, and agencies across the state. Apply today to help drive decisions that improve special education services statewide!
Position Duties
This position supports the management of IDEA and Special Education data through strong analysis, reporting, and collaboration with various partners. Your work helps ensure accurate information guides decisions at the state and federal levels. As an Educational Statistics Associate, you will perform the following duties:
- Data Identification: Review reporting requirements and determine information needed for IDEA and Special Education systems
- System Development: Set up data collection processes and support staff in their use
- Report Preparation: Develop correspondence and produce required state and federal reports
- Training Support: Provide guidance to staff and stakeholders on reporting requirements and data tools
- Stakeholder Coordination: Work with agencies and partners to address reporting needs and maintain communication
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report in-office on Tuesday each week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
Minimum Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two years of professional statistical analysis experience which includes or is supplemented by one year of professional education experience; and a bachelor’s degree; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes or is supplemented by one year of professional education experience.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Other Qualifications
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.?
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test?once?for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
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We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
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Supplemental Questions
01
Do you possess one or more years of full-time professional education experience?
- Yes
- No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
How many years of full-time professional statistical analysis experience do you possess?
- 2 years or more
- 1 but less than 2 years
- None
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
How much graduate coursework have you completed in statistics?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
- A conferred Master's degree or higher
- 30 credits or more
- 15 but less than 30 credits
- Less than 15 credits
- None
06
CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.
- Yes
07
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - DETERMINE SCOPE AND CONTENT OF DATA COLLECTIONS
Determines the nature, scope, and content of data collections and projects relative to education and educational programs (such as the topic and purpose of the collection or project, essential data requirements, appropriate data sources, data/file format, collection methods (timeline for internal processing, external school year), and how the data collections or projects impact local education agencies and institutions of higher education.
Levels of Performance
Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.
Determines the nature, scope, and content of data collections and projects relative to education and educational programs (such as the topic and purpose of the collection or project, essential data requirements, appropriate data sources, data/file format, collection methods (timeline for internal processing, external school year), and how the data collections or projects impact local education agencies and institutions of higher education.
Levels of Performance
Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.
- I have professional experience determining the nature, scope, or content of data collections and projects relative to education and educational programs and the impact on local education agencies and institutions of higher education.
- I have professional experience determining the nature, scope, or content of data collections and projects relative to programs outside the field of education and the impact on stakeholders.
- I have assisted others in determining the nature, scope, or content of data collections and projects relative to programs within OR outside the field of education.
- I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior such as research.
- I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
08
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
- The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- The type(s) of programs (education vs. non-education)
- Your specific duties in determining the nature, scope, or content of data collections and projects
- Your level of responsibility
09
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
- College/University
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
10
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - DEVELOP COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, AND REPORTING METHODS
Develops new and improves existing methods and techniques in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data from collections and projects relative to education systems and educational programs (such as program efficacy, validity, and reliability of various methods, etc.) and determines the appropriate use of data collection methodology and analytical software to improve the data collection process.
Levels of Performance
Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.
Develops new and improves existing methods and techniques in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data from collections and projects relative to education systems and educational programs (such as program efficacy, validity, and reliability of various methods, etc.) and determines the appropriate use of data collection methodology and analytical software to improve the data collection process.
Levels of Performance
Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.
- a. I have professional experience developing new or improving existing methods and techniques in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data relative to programs AND determining the use of data collection methodology and analytical software.
- b. I have professional experience developing new or improving existing methods and techniques in the collection, analysis, interpretation, or reporting of data relative to programs.
- c. I have assisted others in developing new or improving existing methods and techniques in the collection, analysis, interpretation, or reporting of data relative to programs.
- d. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior such as data analysis.
- e. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
11
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
- The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- Your role in the collection, analysis, interpretation, or reporting of data
- Your role in determining the use of data collection methodology and analytical software
- Your specific duties and level of responsibility
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
- College/University
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
13
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PREPARE DATA FILES AND DEVELOP MANUALS AND TRAININGS
Prepares data files and reports for public posting to provide information on secondary and postsecondary career and technical education based on the data obtained through the collections. Develops technical manuals and trainings for local education agencies and institutions of higher education to provide instruction on how to obtain and submit the necessary data for state and federal mandated reports.
Levels of Performance
Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.
Prepares data files and reports for public posting to provide information on secondary and postsecondary career and technical education based on the data obtained through the collections. Develops technical manuals and trainings for local education agencies and institutions of higher education to provide instruction on how to obtain and submit the necessary data for state and federal mandated reports.
Levels of Performance
Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.
- a. I have professional experience preparing data files for public posting to provide information on data obtained; AND developing manuals and trainings on how to obtain and submit the data.
- b. I have professional experience preparing data files for public posting to provide information on data obtained; OR I have professional experience developing manuals and trainings on how to obtain and submit the data.
- c. I have assisted others in preparing data files for public posting to provide information on data obtained; OR I have assisted others in developing drafts of manuals and trainings on how to obtain and submit the data.
- d. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior such as technical or report writing.
- e. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
14
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
- The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- The type(s) of data files you prepared
- The type(s) of manuals or trainings you developed
- Your specific duties and level of responsibility
15
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
- College/University
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
16
WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - ANALYZE AND INTERPRET DATA
Analyzes and interprets data collected by reviewing raw data; edits and compiles data in specific formats; reviews reports from other sources; relates the data to other data collected; applies statistical and mathematical methodologies; and determines trends and evaluates the impact of educational initiatives on secondary and postsecondary student performance.
Levels of Performance
Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.
Analyzes and interprets data collected by reviewing raw data; edits and compiles data in specific formats; reviews reports from other sources; relates the data to other data collected; applies statistical and mathematical methodologies; and determines trends and evaluates the impact of educational initiatives on secondary and postsecondary student performance.
Levels of Performance
Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.
- a. I have professional experience analyzing and interpreting data by reviewing reports from other sources, relating the data to other data collected, and applying statistical and mathematical methodologies to determine trends and evaluate the impact on programs.
- b. I have professional experience analyzing and interpreting data by reviewing the raw data and editing and compiling data to determine trends and evaluate the impact on programs.
- c. I have assisted others in analyzing and interpreting data by reviewing the raw data; editing and compiling data; reviewing reports from other sources; relating the data to other data collected; OR applying statistical and mathematical methodologies.
- d. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior such as statistics or auditing.
- e. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
17
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
- The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- Your role in analyzing and interpreting data (reviewing reports, relating data, applying statistical/mathematical methods, reviewing raw data, or editing and compiling data)
- Your role in determining trends and evaluating the impact on programs
- Your level of responsibility
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
- College/University
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – UTILIZE SOFTWARE FOR STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Utilizes software designed for use in statistical analysis including PIMS, PIMS Reports, and eMaps.
Levels of Performance
Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.
Utilizes software designed for use in statistical analysis including PIMS, PIMS Reports, and eMaps.
Levels of Performance
Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.
- a. I have utilizing ALL the following software programs for use in statistical analysis: PIMS, PIMS Reports, AND eMaps.
- b. I have experience utilizing PIMS, PIMS Reports, OR eMaps.
- c. I have experience using ANY software program for use in statistical analysis.
- d. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior such as business applications or business intelligence.
- e. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
- The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- The type(s) of software programs you utilized for statistical analysis
- Your level of responsibility
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
- College/University
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
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Agency Information
EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov
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