Research Assistant

**TO QUALIFY FOR THE POSITION, THE APPLICANT MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE TITLE OF RESEARCH ASSISTANT WITH A NEW YORK CITY AGENCY. **

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

The Human Resources Division, Staffing Administration Section seeks a qualified Research Assistant to assist with Department operations.

The Research Assistant will be responsible for conducting research activities related to the review and evaluation of a civilian members of the service's suitability for promotion, upgrade or salary increase.
Duties include; gathering, organizing and analyzing data from various sources and ensuring accuracy and integrity; ensuring the timely receipt of all documentation, performance
evaluations and recommendations; recording the disposition of promotional list actions according to personnel rules and regulations; and verifying all budget approvals have been received. The Research Assistant will assist with overseeing the work of (4) Senior Police Administrative Aide and (1) Police Administrative Aide engaged in critical day-to-day personnel activities of the Promotions Unit; and maintaining and updating the Civilian Transaction Tracking System (CTTS) with the most current data; assisting with scheduling civil service interviews; and researching complex personnel issues.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and six months of satisfactory full-time experience in research which involves gathering, organizing and analyzing data, and report writing; or
2. An associate degree from an accredited college, or completion of 60 semester credits at an accredited college, and two years and six months of satisfactory full-time experience in research which involves gathering, organizing and analyzing data, and report writing; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years and six months of satisfactory full-time experience in research which involves gathering, organizing and analyzing data, and report writing; or
4. Education and experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of full-time experience. Completion of nine credits, at the college or graduate school level, in statistics, quantitative methods, mathematics, or research can be substituted for six months of the required experience. However, all candidates must possess a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least six months of required experience or the nine specialized credits.

Preferred Skills

Preference will be given to candidates who possess knowledge of civil service exam rules, and proficiency in Microsoft computer applications including Word, and Excel.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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