Job Description

OVERVIEW

Are you an experienced researcher in the social sciences?  Do you enjoy leading research teams and reporting out to organizational leaders?  Do you get energized when you look over survey data that will influence decisions?  Are you looking for a stable government career where you can do interesting research in the criminal justice field?  If you answered yes to these questions, then this opportunity is for you!

This position provides leadership to the Department of Community Justice for program evaluation, analysis of generated data and dissemination of findings to the criminal justice community. This position sets the research agenda for the department, and ensures the research is conducted by obtaining grant support, external evaluator collaboration and/or assignment of projects to research and evaluation staff. For internal program evaluations, this position develops and designs the research methodology, oversees the scientific, analytic and technical aspects of the evaluation as well as day to day project management. Check out some of the projects the Research and Planning team are working on here.

Come Find Your Why? (video)

The Department of Community Justice is looking for a Research Leader who can demonstrate expertise in the following areas:

• Strategic Planning / Leadership: You will develop goals and direction based on the overall county/department mission and vision to increase community safety through positive change.
• Results Through People: You will help achieve results through the contribution of others by motivating and inspiring growth and productivity.
• Relationships and Community: You will build positive and sustainable relationships with a range of key internal and external stakeholders.
• Leading Cross-Culturally: You will foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the  vision,  mission,  and  goals  of  the organization.
• Team Building: You will develop, inspire, and foster employees to work collaboratively.
• Organizational Savviness: You will demonstrate understanding and good judgment of organizational culture and interpersonal relationships, with both internal and external groups, to identify opportunities of mutual interest and benefit.
• Delivery: You will ensure services are provided by quality processes through monitoring and understanding.
• Outcomes: You achieve quality outcomes for the individual, the organization, and the county.
• Personal Development: You will strive for an honest and accurate assessment of oneself and demonstrate willingness for continuous improvement.
• Functional/Technical: You possess specific knowledge about laws, regulations, certifications, licensure and skills for specific assignments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Leadership and Planning in Conducting Research

• Provide leadership to senior management in terms of setting departmental research agenda.
• Oversees research/evaluation project design, implementation, analyses and publication.
• Present findings at local, national, and internal conferences and/or workshops.
• Oversee CQI functions of over $15 million or contracts.

Reporting

• Develop, collect, and report performance measures, contract outcomes, and other measures important to the quality of DCJ services, Determine reporting and presentation mechanisms. Report on these measures locally and nationally as requested.

Develop and Advise Senior Management on Research Priorities

• Make policy, practice and operational recommendations based on evaluation, research and quality assurance.  This is done both by motoring on-going patterns and trends of juvenile and adult offenders and by research, evaluation and quality assurance findings.
• Oversee ongoing quality assurance and program improvement for other internal programs and contracted services.

Technical Expert & Supervision

• Provide high level technical oversight and direction to staff in terms of research design, data collection, analysis, reporting, collaborate with external evaluators and funders to ensure evaluation design, analysis and reporting meet the needs and the standards of the department.
• Perform regular supervision and evaluation of unit staff and providers.

WORKFORCE EQUITY

At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE

Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change 

The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department’s commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county’s highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community.

The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 650 regular, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises justice-involved individuals and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ’s Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for youth on formal and informal community supervision.

More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj.

The Department of Community Justice’s Strategic Plan (Executive Summary and Full report) can be found at: https://multco.us/file/68223/download.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters 

Every day, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

Internal candidates: After you have applied, you will receive an acknowledgement task and the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you complete and submit these tasks in Workday.

TO QUALIFY

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• 3 years of experience in professional administration and supervision, applied research or program evaluation, quality management/quality assurance, or related fields;
• Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, quality assurance, social science research and evaluation, psychology, social work, and advanced statistics; and
• Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• 5 years of experience in professional administration and supervision, applied research or program evaluation, quality management/quality assurance, or related fields;
• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, quality assurance, social science research and evaluation, psychology, social work, and advanced statistics.

• Experience with rapid research designs to provide feedback on programmatic/ departmental changes.
• Considerable skill in coaching and discipline, creating work plans, performance reviews, etc..
• Ability to manage multiple, complex concurrent priorities/projects.
• Experience with criminal justice or law enforcement agencies.
• Evaluating operations, activities, and staff and creating change when needed.
• Strategic problem solving.
• Proactively facilitating excellent customer service and relationships with the community, criminal justice and social service partners, and other stakeholders.

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION

The Application Packet: Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission:

• Online application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.
• Attach a resume/CV: Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications. Attach the document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience, paid or unpaid.
• Cover Letter (optional): Please explain why you are applying for this position and describe your leadership experience in a public safety setting or in a human services setting.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
• Consideration of top candidates/Interviews
• Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Type of Position: This salaried position is not eligible for overtime.

Type: Non-Represented

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Location: Juvenile Justice Complex, 1401 NE 68th Ave, Portland OR 97213

Telework (Remote): This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Multnomah County Telework Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington.

Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting; we pick up the employee’s share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages).
• Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, bereavement, military etc.)
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts
• Access to a free annual Trimet bus pass
• Access to wellness resources
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). To learn more about PSLF please visit Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, regular, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: #management, Criminal Justice, planning, portland, and Research. Salaries: 100,000 and above.

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