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Career Opportunity Bulletin

PLANNING & RESEARCH ASSISTANT

CODE: 094000 PAY GRADE: 14 ($11.40 - 15.01/hr.)

Value of State-paid Health and Dental Insurance: $322.97 biweekly.
Value of State’s share of Employee’s Retirement: 18.46% of pay.

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 2, 2007
Updated: October 9, 2007

CLOSING DATE: Until Canceled

Only Employees With Promotional Status In The Executive Branch Of Maine State Government May Apply.

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:

As of October 23, 2007 You must complete the on-line application for this job title. Paper applications will not be accepted for this job title.
Qualified applicants will be placed on an Employment Register for this classification.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS FORM AT THE END OF THIS BULLETIN IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.
If you provide an e-mail address on your employment application (in the space provided on page 1), your application evaluation results will be e-mailed to that address. If you do not provide an e-mail address, you must submit one stamped, self-addressed envelope with your application for notification of your application evaluation results.

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.

TESTING PROCEDURE:

The information you provide with your application and Supplemental Qualifications Form will be compared to criteria developed by experts who are familiar with this job and its requirements, and converted to a numerical score.

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 a State of Maine Employment Application form available at the Bureau of Human Resources in Augusta, all Maine CareerCenter Offices, and on our Web Page (www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs). The complete application must be submitted to:

BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES
#4 STATE HOUSE STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0004

TELEPHONE: (207) 624-7761 TTY: 1-888-577-6690

(Located at the Burton M. Cross Building, 4^th Floor)

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE RETURNED WITHOUT PROCESSING.

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 BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES STATE HOUSE STATION #4 AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0004 *(Located at the Burton M. Cross Building, 4^th Floor)*
CANDIDATE’S NAME:			DATE SENT

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:		OPTION:		CODE:
Planning & Research Assistant				094000

INSTRUCTIONS:

The statements you make will be the basis for evaluating your specific suitability for this particular work and provide the basis for making a numerical evaluation of training and experience. This form, upon submission to the State of Maine, becomes part of the examination process and is held to be confidential. 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.

Please check if this experience applies to you:

Check Here if this experience applies to you.	Work Experience	Please list Employer Number or School from your employment application, from which you gained this experience.
	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/Experienced…...	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	Education	Novice	Competent/ Experienced	Expert	Employer Number from Application or School
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	Competent/ Experienced	Expert	Education	Employer Number from Application or School
Spreadsheets
Databases
Web Applications such as Dreamweaver or other web development tool.
PowerPoint or other similar presentation development software.

Career Opportunity Bulletin

PLANNING & RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Only Employees With Promotional Status In The Executive Branch Of Maine State Government May Apply.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

GENERAL INFORMATION:

TESTING PROCEDURE:

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS FORM

(Located at the Burton M. Cross Building, 4th Floor)

Planning & Research Assistant

094000

Please check if this experience applies to you:

(Located at the Burton M. Cross Building, 4^th Floor)