Unified Judicial System State of Alabama

STATISTICIAN/RESEARCH ANALYST I

$51,259.20 - $85,965.60 Location: AOC Open Recruitment

General

The Alabama Administrative Office of Courts (AOC) is currently accepting applications from qualified individuals to fill a vacancy in the class of STATISTICIAN/RESEARCH ANALYST I for AOC. Applications for this class will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Note: (MERIT) - Merit employees within the Unified Judicial System (UJS) are Court Specialist positions only. These positions are filled by qualified applicants through competitive recruitment and from established registers and are entitled to tenure or appeal rights. These employees are also entitled to fringe benefits such as retirement, leave, health insurance, and etc. To qualify for a Court Specialist register, you must meet the minimum education and training requirements for the class and must pass a written test. Court Specialists positions in the UJS are located in the offices of the Circuit Clerks throughout the State.

Work Setting

This is a position with significant responsibility involving highly technical work, requiring knowledge and experience in statistical analysis and reliable research techniques:

  • Employee works under general direction providing statistical and analytical support to studies related to the AOC, Family Court Division, Juvenile Justice, and the JUPITIR computer application to include data collection, training, identification of behavior patterns, establishing data collection protocol and, data analysis/manipulation
  • Coordinating the development of computer programs for research and statistical analysis.  
  • Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of the Family Court Division OR designee and is reviewed upon completion for achievement of desired results.

Typical Duties

  • Analyzes information utilizing analytical processes and statistical methods to identify patterns, data correlation and informational forecasting.
  • Develops, prepares and formats reports, charts, tables and other related documents.
  • Utilizes existing software to establish methods for gathering, analyzing and interpreting data.
  • Coordinates and manage the development of complex statistical computer programs/databases for research and statistical analysis.
  • Train on data integrity, JUPITIR, and using data effectively.
  • Develops statistical methodology, study and design for data collection and/or studies.
  • Prepares presentations regarding analysis of statistical information for the public, legislature, county officials, and external agencies.
  • Assists in the development of projects, programs and in creating policy and procedures.
  • Conducts analyses of proposed and pending local, state and federal legislation and develop program and fiscal impact reports and position papers.
  • Serves on committees, task forces, evaluation groups and national committees as assigned by the Director.
  • Prepares agenda items, periodic and summary reports on all areas of responsibility.
  • Supervises and direct personnel as necessary in the specific project area.
  • Researches grant programs for applicability to AOC needs and priorities, coordinate departmental applications, and assure compliance with federal, state and/or other applicable guidelines on research grants.
  • Performs other related work as required or assigned.

Required Knowledge And/Or Skills

  • Considerable knowledge of SQL software, simulation software, and standard desktop computer applications, i.e. Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
  • Skill in organization with ability to prioritize and organize tasks and work under deadlines.Skill in the areas of problem solving, analytical skills, planning/organizing, professionalism, adaptability, project management, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to evaluate and assess quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Ability to be detail-orientated with considerable skill in proofreading and editing.
  • Ability to present complex statistical information and findings in a manner understandable to non-statisticians
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English, to prepare accurate, concise, complete, and informative written materials, and to make effective presentations to small or large groups.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combinations of training and experience equivalent to:

  • Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in social sciences, computer science, or related field with courses in statistics and computer programming.
  • Experience in quantitative research methods and use of relational databases.
  • Significant experience with SQL desired.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license.

Policy on Accepting College Coursework, Post-Secondary and Advanced Degrees

Specific college coursework required for a job, as well as, Bachelor’s, graduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees will be accepted from the schools accredited by any of the six regional accreditation associations in the United States listed below:
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
  • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
  • Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges – Commission on Institutions of Higher   Education (NEASC-CIHE)
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges-Senior College and University Commission (WASC-SCUC)

Coursework or degrees from schools that have not been accredited by one of the above listed regional accreditation associations may be accepted if a regionally accredited school considers the coursework or degree to be an acceptable prerequisite for admission to an advance degree program.

For example, if a regionally accredited school accepts an applicant’s bachelor’s degree for admittance into a graduate degree program, the Administrative Office of Courts’ (AOC) Human Resources Division will accept the college coursework if a regional accredited school accepts the coursework towards a post-secondary degree (e.g., a bachelor’s degree).  This must be documented by a letter of acceptance from the regionally accredited school.  

The AOC Human Resources Division will review such requests on a case-by-case basis.

Note:  This policy is subject to change.  Other state agencies, and/or branches of government may have additional requirements.
 
*The term "regionally accredited school” refers to an institution of higher education accredited by one of the above listed accreditation associations.

Benefits

Depending on job type, employees could be offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.

I9

Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

E-Verify

E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. E-Verify employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees by electronically matching information given by employees on the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, against records available to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Background Check

Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

Request For Accomodation

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The AOC Human Resources Division reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the AOC Human Resources Division.

Contact Information

It is your responsibility to provide accurate contact information (address, phone, email) so that we can contact you about jobs your are interested in.

How to Apply

Qualified individuals should complete the Alabama Unified Judicial System’s Employment Application ( Form PERS 22 Rev. 10/19), which can be obtained at the AOC Human Resources Office, or the web site at: (https://humanresources.alacourt.gov), or the local offices of the Alabama State Employment Service. Resumes may be submitted with the application, but will not be accepted as a substitute for the application form.