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Job Description

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5379 - Research Analysis Manager

Salary Grade: 14

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $62670 - $75192 Annually

Pay Range: $62670 - $87734 Annually

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience education licenses training and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The first review of applications will be on11/28/2025.

The Research Analysis Manager designs implements and supervises large scale research evaluation and statistical data gathering and analysis projects to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of departments operations and programs. Responsible for long-term complex operational and system studies.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act this classification may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Designs develops and manages comprehensive studies and research projects using appropriate research methodologies and procedures;

• Develops and manages evaluation projects for programs and initiatives being implemented by the county;

• Manages and supervises the research and evaluation team members and the work they perform;

• Consults with and advise management regarding policies and the implications of research findings;

• Plans designs collects and analyzes data for comprehensive statistical reports;

• Analyzes and interprets data to be able to make solid recommendations to management.

• Prepares complex technical reports in support of analytical findings of special research projects and studies at the direction of management.

• Provides technical assistance and consultation in the implementation of new programs to include program designs based on evidence-based practices;

• Researches complex and politically sensitive issues and makes recommendations to management;

• Assists management and grant writer in the preparation and writing of research proposals for new funding sources.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration business administration statistics or a related field AND four years of experience in applied research statistical or analytical work.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Four years with Pima County in a Research Analyst II or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment INCLUDING one year of supervisory experience.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write see resume on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Experience with/knowledge of EPAs Air Quality Systems data submittal and retrieval process for air quality data.

• Experience with/knowledge of the operation and maintenance of air monitoring data collection and validation tools such as Envista Air Resources Manager and DRDAS reporter.

• Experience with/knowledge of air quality data analysis tools such as Envista Air Resources Manager.

• Experience with/knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations for the acquisition certification dissemination submittal and archiving requirements for ambient air monitoring data.

• Experience with/knowledge of the generation of graphs and statistics using Excel and Access and compiling that data into reports.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. ValidAZdriver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record. Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to obtain / maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities records and communication systems.

Physical/Sensory Requirements:Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions:Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information:Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability gender sexual orientation kinship political interest or any other characteristic protected by law.