Research Scientist 1

Research Scientist 1

Date Posted: 10/16/26

Applications Due: 10/23/26

Vacancy ID: 227205

Basics

NY HELPS: No

55-b/c Eligible: No

Agency: Corrections and Community Supervision, Department of

Title: Research Scientist 1

Occupational Category: Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade: 18

Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range: From $69964 to $88970 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Permanent

Internship: No

Jurisdictional Class: Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage: 0%

Schedule

Workweek: Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week: 37.50

From: 8:30 AM

To: 4:30 AM

Flextime allowed?: No

Mandatory overtime?: No

Compressed workweek allowed?: No

Telecommuting allowed?: No

Location

County: Albany

Street Address: NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
Harriman State Campus - 1220 Washington Avenue, Bldg. 4

City: Albany

State: NY

Zip Code: 12226

Job Specifics

Duties Description: This Research Scientist 1 position is part of the Staffing Analysis unit within the Division of Program Planning, Research and Evaluation. The individual in this position will assist with the development of data structures and associated reports related to various aspects of Departmental staffing, including analysis related to recruitment and retention. Under the direction of a Research Scientist 2, the incumbent will conduct correctional staffing research and analyses. The incumbent will analyze existing DOCCS data with advanced statistical techniques using statistical software programs such as SPSS and STATA. The individual in this position will present findings in tabular and graphical formats using Excel and will present data in dashboards using Tableau. In addition, the RS1 will prepare statistical reports for various audiences, including executive staff. Their responsibilities may include working with outside analysts studying staffing and with Department staff in other units to respond to their data and research needs.

Preferred qualifications include professional experience designing and conducting social science or human resources research, proficiency using SPSS or Stata for advanced data analysis, and proficiency with Tableau or other data visualization software. Candidates with demonstrated experience working with sensitive and confidential data are preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required since this position requires collaboration within the unit and staff outside the office.

Telecommuting up to two days a week may be possible after six months of successful employment.

Minimum Qualifications: Eligible for transfer, reassignment or meet the following qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications for Non-Competitive Appointment: Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional research experience** in criminal justice.

**Substitutions: master's degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for three years of specialized experience.

Additional Comments: Please submit resume, copy of degree or copy of official college transcript; include the title and posting ID # with your submission.

If submitting a college transcript an OFFICIAL college transcript is required.

Foreign Degree - you must provide an evaluation of foreign education for degrees obtained in another country. Information regarding foreign degree evaluations and a list of acceptable companies performing these services can be found on New York State Civil Service website at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm.

How to Apply

Name: Sandra Miller - Human Resources Specialist 1

Telephone: 518-485-9505

Fax: 518-453-8463

Email Address: [email protected]

Street: NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
Harriman State Campus - 1220 Washington Avenue, Bldg. 4

City: Albany

State: NY

Zip Code: 12226