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Career Opportunity Bulletin

PLANNING & RESEARCH ASSISTANT

CODE: 094000 PAY GRADE: 14 ($12.15 - 15.92/hr.)

Value of State-paid Health and Dental Insurance:

100% State Contribution (base salary less than or equal to $30,000.00 as of July 1, 2009) $356.62 biweekly (Health: $343.33 biweekly / Dental: $13.29 biweekly)
95% State Contribution (base salary greater than $30,000.00 or equal to $79,999.00 as of July 1, 2009) $339.45 biweekly (Health: $326.16 biweekly / Dental: $13.29 biweekly)
90% State Contribution (base salary greater than $79,999.00 as of July 1, 2009) $322.28 biweekly (Health:$308.99 biweekly / Dental: $13.29 biweekly)

Value of State’s share of Employee’s Retirement: 19.96 % of pay

LAST UP DATE : June 26, 2009

CLOSING DATE: Until Canceled

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is paraprofessional planning and research work assisting in the collection, analysis, and presentation of facts and figures relevant to the development of programs or policies for a State agency.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

In order to qualify, you must have two (2) years of training, education, and/or experience providing a knowledge of statistics, methods of research and planning, or economic analysis.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Qualified applicants will be placed on an Employment Register for this classification.
You must complete the required Supplemental Qualifications Form (part of online application “apply now” process).
Your application evaluation results will be e-mailed to the address you use to login to your online account.

TYPICAL DUTIES in this job classification include:

Gathers, compiles, and assembles technical and statistical data and other information.
Conducts surveys and field investigations.
Reviews, analyzes, and assesses program data and information; evaluates implications and effects on agency programs and systems; and develops long-range plans, policies, and procedures.
Writes reports and explains project findings.
Draws maps, charts, and graphs.
Coordinates and conducts meetings, seminars, and workshops.

The Bureau of Human Resources reserves the right to use any other selection devices necessary in order to identify those candidates who are most qualified.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

You must complete the on-line application by logging on to our Web Page (www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs), clicking the Open Competitive Jobs link, and clicking Apply Now under this job title.

The Bureau of Human Resources is unable to provide copies of submitted materials.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS FORM

PLANNING & RESEARCH ASSISTANT

APPLICANT’S NAME: _________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS:

Your responses on this form will be the basis making a numerical evaluation of your background training and experience (your final score).
False or misleading statements may result in rejection of your Application for Employment or dismissal from Maine State Service if selected.
Statements made on this form and in your application are subject to verification by the Bureau of Human Resources and the Appointing Authority.

SECTION I - Minimum Requirements

Directions for Section I ONLY: Please check the box which best describes your education and/or experience.

	I have less than two years (full time equivalent) of training, education, and/or experience providing a knowledge of statistics, methods of research and planning, or economic analysis.
	I have at least two years (full time equivalent) of training, education, and/or experience providing a knowledge of statistics, methods of research and planning, or economic analysis. Any degree qualifies towards years of experience.

Directions: Indicate skill level by checking the appropriate boxes for each item listed. Be sure to include the source of your experience or training (i.e. the employer number or school from your application from which you derived your experience/ training).

Novice	I have some training/experience in this area but would need support from other technical staff or additional training to develop business applications for use by others. You must have at least one year of experience in this area to check this box.

Competent/Experience	I have skill in this area and am fully capable of applying this skill independently to develop business applications for use by others.

Expert	I have in-depth knowledge of product/skill capable of functioning as technical resource/mentor to other professional/technical staff.

Education	I have successfully completed coursework in this area.

Work Experience	No Experience	Novice/ Education	Competent/Experienced	Expert
Gathered, compiled, and assembled technical and statistical data.
Conducted surveys and field investigations to gather and collect statistical and technical data.
Reviewed, analyzed, and assessed data to evaluate programs and systems and develop long-range plans, policies, and procedures.
Written reports to explain and document findings.
Drawn maps, charts, and graphs to explain data.
Coordinated and conducted meetings, seminars, or workshops to present information.
Work experience with the primary emphasis in planning and/or research.
Experience using statistics, methods of research and planning, or economic analysis.

Computer Experience	No Experience	Novice/ Education	Competent/Experienced	Expert
Spreadsheets
Databases
Web Applications such as Dreamweaver or other web development tool.
PowerPoint or other similar presentation development software.