Airport Mechanic/Maintenance Tech II or III
Eagle County Government
Eagle, CO
Business Management / Project / Planning, Manufacturing / Production
General Job Description
This position reports to a manager in the Division of Accountability Research. Performs highly advanced research work in areas of testing and measurement (e.g., SAT, ACT, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and other student performance indicators). Research work involves designing, developing, and conducting research projects; reviewing SAS programming produced by project team members; writing, revising, and implementing complex PC SAS software application programs to acquire, analyze, and manage data related to assigned projects; producing complex PC SAS programming for web publication; performing extensive diagnostics and documenting programs and associated input and output data formats for research, quantitative analysis, and education accountability reporting; interpreting and critiquing analysis results; and preparing written and oral reports outlining study findings and recommendations. Verifies accuracy of statistical analyses and written reports for the projects of other analysts. Projects require working in a team environment and in coordination with other agencies and TEA divisions. Conducts analyses to respond to ad hoc requests for information and consultation. Participates in project and division planning. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university.
Experience: Three (3) years experience in research and/or statistical analysis. Minimum one (1) year of experience in SAS, SPSS, or other statistical package programming required.
Substitution: Each additional year of related experience above the required minimum may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSA)
Knowledge of: the research process including problem identification, project design, data collection and management, analysis, reporting, and statistical methods; characteristics of large, institutional databases; SAS programming language; web programming languages; MS Office suite, especially Word and Excel.
Skill in: Planning and implementing research projects; complex SAS programming; synthesizing data analyses and research results; programming for web publication.
Ability to: synthesize literature and results of data analyses; express ideas clearly, verbally and in writing; present research results; work in a team environment; maintain working relationships with a variety of people and groups; read or analyze legislation and develop policy options preferred.
Supplemental Information
This job description is not an employment agreement or contact. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Salary Is Dependent On Qualifications.
Positions exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will earn compensatory time off rather than overtime for hours in excess of 40 per week. May be required to work hours other than 8 to 5. May be required to work weekends and holidays.
In accordance with applicable federal and state equal opportunity laws, it is TEA's policy that no person shall be excluded from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention or any other personnel action, or be denied any benefits or participation in any educational programs or activities which it operates on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status (except where age, sex, or disability constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration).
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires all new employees to present proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. TEA does not sponsor H1-B work visas. Males, 18 to 25 years of age, are required to present proof of selection service registration (or exemption) prior to being employed by any state agency.
There is a 90-day waiting period for health insurance coverage and retirement contributions for new hires and re-hires.
This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency.
Health Insurance: After a brief waiting period, your health insurance is paid by Texas Education Agency. You pay 50% of the cost of dependent coverage.
Other insurance options: You may select from two dental plans, employee and dependent term life, long-term and short-term disability, and long term care.
You may elect to participate in a flexible spending account.
Retirement: You and Texas Education Agency each contributes 9.5% of your gross salary into a defined benefit retirement plan.
Voluntary retirement plans: You may elect to contribute to a 401(k), 403(b) and/or 457 plan.
Vacation leave: Effective your first day of work, you begin accruing vacation leave. Your rate of accrual increases based on length of employment. You may use accrued vacation leave once you have completed six months of continuous state service.
Sick leave: Employees earn eight (8) hours of sick leave each month.
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Please indicate which option most accurately describes your education and experience in research and/or statistical analysis.
This position reports to a manager in the Division of Accountability Research. Performs highly advanced research work in areas of testing and measurement (e.g., SAT, ACT, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and other student performance indicators). Research work involves designing, developing, and conducting research projects; reviewing SAS programming produced by project team members; writing, revising, and implementing complex PC SAS software application programs to acquire, analyze, and manage data related to assigned projects; producing complex PC SAS programming for web publication; performing extensive diagnostics and documenting programs and associated input and output data formats for research, quantitative analysis, and education accountability reporting; interpreting and critiquing analysis results; and preparing written and oral reports outlining study findings and recommendations. Verifies accuracy of statistical analyses and written reports for the projects of other analysts. Projects require working in a team environment and in coordination with other agencies and TEA divisions. Conducts analyses to respond to ad hoc requests for information and consultation. Participates in project and division planning. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university.
Experience: Three (3) years experience in research and/or statistical analysis. Minimum one (1) year of experience in SAS, SPSS, or other statistical package programming required.
Substitution: Each additional year of related experience above the required minimum may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSA)
Knowledge of: the research process including problem identification, project design, data collection and management, analysis, reporting, and statistical methods; characteristics of large, institutional databases; SAS programming language; web programming languages; MS Office suite, especially Word and Excel.
Skill in: Planning and implementing research projects; complex SAS programming; synthesizing data analyses and research results; programming for web publication.
Ability to: synthesize literature and results of data analyses; express ideas clearly, verbally and in writing; present research results; work in a team environment; maintain working relationships with a variety of people and groups; read or analyze legislation and develop policy options preferred.
Supplemental Information
This job description is not an employment agreement or contact. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Salary Is Dependent On Qualifications.
Positions exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will earn compensatory time off rather than overtime for hours in excess of 40 per week. May be required to work hours other than 8 to 5. May be required to work weekends and holidays.
In accordance with applicable federal and state equal opportunity laws, it is TEA's policy that no person shall be excluded from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention or any other personnel action, or be denied any benefits or participation in any educational programs or activities which it operates on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status (except where age, sex, or disability constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration).
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires all new employees to present proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. TEA does not sponsor H1-B work visas. Males, 18 to 25 years of age, are required to present proof of selection service registration (or exemption) prior to being employed by any state agency.
There is a 90-day waiting period for health insurance coverage and retirement contributions for new hires and re-hires.
This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency.
Health Insurance: After a brief waiting period, your health insurance is paid by Texas Education Agency. You pay 50% of the cost of dependent coverage.
Other insurance options: You may select from two dental plans, employee and dependent term life, long-term and short-term disability, and long term care.
You may elect to participate in a flexible spending account.
Retirement: You and Texas Education Agency each contributes 9.5% of your gross salary into a defined benefit retirement plan.
Voluntary retirement plans: You may elect to contribute to a 401(k), 403(b) and/or 457 plan.
Vacation leave: Effective your first day of work, you begin accruing vacation leave. Your rate of accrual increases based on length of employment. You may use accrued vacation leave once you have completed six months of continuous state service.
Sick leave: Employees earn eight (8) hours of sick leave each month.
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Please indicate which option most accurately describes your education and experience in research and/or statistical analysis.
- I have a high school diploma or GED and seven (7) years or more of the required experience.
- I have a Bachelor's degree and three (3) years or more of the required experience.
- I have a Master's degree and three (3) years or more of the required experience.
- I have a Ph.D. and three (3) years or more of the required experience.
- None of the above accurately describes my education and experience.
- Required Question
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Every employee is an integral part of our success at Eagle County. We are a progressive and forward-thinking organization, committed to providing the very best service to our citizens. We have nearly 500 employees who enjoy competitive pay and excellent benefits.