Research Specialist II

Summary Statement This is the full performance level performing research activities and participating in major projects as a team member. Preferred Qualification Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met. Knowledge of using an automated criminal justice information system to retrieve/inquire and report on criminal justice data. Essential Functions Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here. Develops a research design and determines the kind of information needed; the data sources, data reliability, sampling, collection methods and selects appropriate methods in analyzing and evaluating the data. Collects and analyzes data for criminal justice research projects. Maintains databases for the Statistical Analysis Center. Performs literature searches on laws, previous studies, and compiles available statistics. Prepares comprehensive analytical and statistical reports. Job Requirements JOB REQUIREMENTS for Research Specialist II Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: Six months experience in designing studies which includes determining study goals and objectives, information needed, data sources, sampling and collection methods. Six months experience in conducting studies such as evaluating operations, programs, services, policies and procedures to determine efficiency, effectiveness, whether goals and objectives are met and compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. Six months experience in descriptive statistics such as the mean, median, mode or standard deviation. Six months experience in using data management systems OR statistical software. Six months experience in narrative report writing. Knowledge ofinferential statistics such as correlation, t-tests, f-tests or analysis of variance. Knowledge of making recommendations for continuation or changes to operations, programs, services, policies or procedures based on findings. Conditions of Hire Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County. Benefits

Created: 2026-03-03