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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Program Analyst 3 in Pennsylvania
Program Analyst 3
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Program Analyst 3
Salary
$66,250.00 - $100,636.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-14783-08070
Department
Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Division
EX PA Comm on Crime & Dlqntcy
Opening Date
12/24/2024
Closing Date
1/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
08070
Position Number
00115450
Union
Non-Union
Bargaining Unit
A3
Pay Group
ST08
Bureau / Division Code
817000
Bureau / Division
PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Worksite Address
3101 North Front Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17101
Contact Name
Ariel Leicht
Contact Email
arleicht@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
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THE POSITION
At the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), our mission is to transform and enhance the quality, coordination, and planning within the criminal and juvenile justice systems. We are fiercely committed to delivering effective services for crime victims and ensuring that our communities thrive in safety and security. If your career ambitions resonate with our mission, seize this opportunity to join us and make a substantial difference!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Program Analyst 3 in the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), specifically within the Unit of Violence Prevention Initiatives (OJP-VPI), you will lead in developing, supporting, analyzing, and evaluating agency-funded programs. Your expertise will determine how we achieve our established goals and objectives and assess the impact of individual projects on our broader initiatives. You will confidently manage assigned funding streams, from developing funding announcements to coordinating the review process and managing awarded grants. Your contributions will be instrumental in driving the success of OJP-supported programs by collecting data and conducting analyses to identify trends, pinpoint gaps, and formulate actionable plans to address these gaps for review by PCCD leadership.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00115450) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report to the office a minimum of one day per month, or as needed. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year as a Program Analyst 2; or
Three years of analytical experience, two of which include professional experience in program evaluation and the development of program recommendations, and a bachelor's degree; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirement:
You must pass a background investigation.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Program Analyst 2 for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
How many years of full-time analytical experience, two years of which included professional experience in program evaluation and the development of program recommendations, do you possess? (Program evaluation is defined as interpreting and assessing the mission, goals, and objectives of a program area, the eligibility criteria for participants, and the required outcomes. Development of program recommendations is defined as utilizing the results of internal/external qualitative or quantitative research and analysis in order to provide suggestions on how to effectively proceed with the goals and objectives of a program.)
3 years or more
2 but less than 3 years
Less than 2 years
None
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
How much graduate coursework have you completed in Qualitative, Quantitative, and Evaluative Research Methodologies; Program Evaluation and Measurement; Marketing Research; Financial Planning; Project Management; or Policy Analysis? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
30 credits or more
Less than 30 credits
None
06
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
07
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - DATA COLLECTION AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Plan, coordinate, and direct the collection, editing, tabulation, and summarization of data to ensure accuracy, reasonableness, and completeness. Conduct advanced statistical collections to analyze and interpret data relative to organizational goals, objectives/benchmarks, initiatives, and various program standards using various mathematical and statistical methods, techniques, and software to adapt techniques as needed and identify and investigate new data relationships.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience planning, coordinating, and directing the collection, editing, tabulating or summarizing of data; conducting advanced statistical collections to provide data and analyses; AND analyzing and interpreting data using various mathematical or statistical methods, techniques, or software to adapt techniques as needed and identify and investigate new data relationships.
B. I have experience planning or conducting advanced statistical collections to provide data and analyses; OR I have experience analyzing or interpreting data using various mathematical or statistical methods, techniques, or software.
C. I have successfully completed college coursework related to data collection, statistical methods, or mathematical statistics.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
08
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Your experience planning, coordinating, and directing collection data
Your experience conducting advanced statistical collections to provide data and analysis or identifying/investigating data relationships
Your specific duties and responsibilities, including details as to the scope/scale of each listed project/experience
09
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
10
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – PROGRAM ANALYSIS
Performs programmatic and policy analysis for the purpose of evaluating performance, developing solutions, and making recommendations for changes and improvements. Analyzes and evaluates programs or projects to determine effectiveness and the extent to which goals and objectives are being met.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience determining if program areas are achieving objectives and operating effectively. I was responsible for analyzing results and making recommendations for changes and improvements.
B. I have experience determining if program areas are achieving objectives and operating effectively. I was responsible for analyzing results. I did NOT make recommendations for improvements to programs based on my analysis.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, quantitative and/or qualitative business analysis, and/or quality management/improvement/assurance/control.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
11
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Your experience analyzing data to determine if a program/program area was achieving objectives and operating effectively
Your experience analyzing results and making recommendations for changes and improvements
Your level of responsibility
12
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
13
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATIVE SERVICES
Provides technical assistance and consultative services to program staff, as well as internal and external stakeholders, concerning the use of data for improving the quality of program services and outcomes for individuals served. Consults with program staff to help assess, identify, and define programmatic areas in need of further analysis and improvement, and provides recommendations for solutions and improvement, as well as support for improvement activities as needed. Advises on the development of criteria for program evaluation and on the completion of reporting requirements for program evaluation.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience providing technical assistance and consultative services by providing information regarding program quality assurance or evaluation AND helping to identify programmatic needs.
B. I have experience providing technical assistance and consultative services by providing information program quality assurance or evaluation, helping to identify programmatic needs, or answering questions regarding program requirements.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public speaking, education, psychology, or public relations.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
14
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The actual duties you performed related to technical assistance and consultative services, including the topic(s)
Your level of responsibility
15
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
16
WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - PREPARING AND PRESENTING INFORMATION
Prepare and present information and reports verbally and in writing on program or project evaluations, development, and analysis to provide decision-makers with factual information to be used in planning, implementing, monitoring, and resource allocation. This may include preparing narrative reports, tables, graphs, and charts. Provide training necessary for the implementation and management of programs and projects.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have DEVELOPED AND PRESENTED materials regarding program or project evaluation, development, or analysis.
B. I have developed materials regarding program or project evaluation, development, or analysis. I DID NOT PRESENT this material.
C. I have presented materials regarding program or project evaluation, development, or analysis. I DID NOT DEVELOP this material.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, training, or communications.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
17
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The actual duties you performed related to preparing and presenting information
Your level of responsibility
18
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
