Research Analyst 3

Job Description

**This recruitment is open only to current Department of Public Safety employees or those having transfer or rehire rights to this job classification**

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

The Research Analyst 3 will fulfill sensitive, complex, and high-level public information requests involving in-depth research and analysis assigned to the Department of Public Safety's (DPS) Public Information Requests and Research Unit (PIRRU).

This position is responsible for complex and difficult research projects, and reviewing records, data, evidence, and other items to ensure that DPS lawfully fulfills public information requests.

Research assigned to the incumbent is of broader scope with significant social, economic, or political importance, and of significantly higher complexity than requests assigned to the Research Analyst 2 level. The incumbent also acts as a working project lead for the most complex and difficult research projects.

As necessary, the incumbent will evaluate and recommend modifications to existing research procedures and instruct personnel in the proper application of procedures to be used.

*This position involves reviewing and processing incident files; photo, audio, and video evidence involving sexual assault, sexual abuse of minors, assault, suicide, homicides, etc.

OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:

DPS strives to preserve peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. As a member of DPS you will be instrumental in ensuring this mission is met by adhering to the Alaska Public Records Act, and other applicable statutes, regulations, and court decisions. You will contribute directly to the department’s goals of increasing transparency and trust with the public and supporting public safety across the state of Alaska.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:

As a member of one of the most unique law enforcement agencies in the nation, you will be part of a team that embraces the core values of loyalty, integrity, courage, compassion, leadership, and accountability to serve Alaska.

This position will enjoy impactful work, be part of a team of highly dedicated and professional individuals and establish partnerships and working relationships throughout DPS and other state, local, and federal departments.

Our team is highly collaborative and encourages career advancement and professional development.

THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:

This position is in the DPS Headquarters building at 5700 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage. The successful applicant will enjoy a team environment, supportive coworkers, encouragement to explore intellectual curiosity, and opportunities to develop and improve hard and soft skills.

The Chugach Mountains provide the backdrop for the building and ample parking is available, public transportation drop points are located directly in front of the building and paved trails are located next to the building.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Customer Service:

Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

Written Communication:

Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

Leadership:

Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.

The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property.  All positions support or carry out the Department's mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team.

More information about the Department of P

ublic Safety can be found on our website:

http://dps.alaska.gov/

Minimum Qualifications

Competency-Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions

This job class uses competency-based minimum qualifications.

Please ensure your application

(through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Competency Description

The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class.  They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency.  They typically list expectations rather than specific tasks and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines.  A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

Analysis and Assessment:

Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.

Problem Solving:

Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Technical Competence:

Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Accountability:

Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.

equivalent to those typically gained by:

Education and/or progressively responsible professional experience which included investigative research or statistical analysis.

Special Note:

“Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

“Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

“Training” and “education” in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

“Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.

“Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.

Additional Required Information

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT THE POSITION

APSIN Certification

Valid driver`s license is required (Alaska Statute, Article 1. Sec. 28.15.011. Drivers must be licensed)

AT TIME OF INTERVIEW:

Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), if being used to meet the minimum qualification

A list of three (3) professional refer