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The Oregon State Police in Salem, Oregon is hiring for one (1) Full-Time, Permanent Operations & Policy Analyst 2 position. This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule pending completion of trial service.

Studies have shown that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications and preferred skills described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job and believe you would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply; please use your resume and cover letter to address your qualifications and the preferred skills for this position.

If you require an alternate format to complete the employment process, or to request a copy of the position description, please contact osp.recruiting@osp.oregon.gov and reference REQ-202835.

The salary listed is the non-PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) qualifying salary range. Prior to applying you should ensure all sections of your Workday Job History page is accurate and complete. This information is utilized during the pay equity analysis phase.

Summary of Job Duties:

In this position, you will be responsible for analyzing operational processes, goals, and objectives; and identify data requirements to best support the Health, Wellness, and Resiliency unit. You will also be responsible for coordinating data access for HWR and other agency services programs as an analyst serving the peer support team development. You will use technical computer applications and create statistical analysis and graphic work product in a confidential peer support setting.

In this position, you will provide technical research and analytical skills; data collection, retrieval and analysis to peer support team development and managerial oversight; analytical skills for us by peers in conducting peer support functions in the field; academic and professional research related to best practices in first responder public safety agency peer support programs.

In this position, you will create, maintain and update an internal data tracking system for peer support team; research; create informational guides and graphics to assist peer support team members assist agency members with stress management and work-life balance; and provide administrative support though data research, data collection, data analysis related to peer support programs.

This position requires a unique level of discretion and confidentiality inherent to health, wellness, and resiliency program given involvement with employee's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. You will be responsible for program, legislative, and policy analysis and then providing recommendations that may impact operations. You will also monitor operational improvement projects and make recommendations related to budgets how best to improve service delivery.

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A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

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Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification

Preferred Skills:

• Analytical Skills Demonstrate an ability to analyze and synthesize data to create training materials, best practice guides, and recommendations for policy and program improvements.

• Data Management Skilled in designing and maintaining internal tracking systems, generating data-driven reports, and presenting findings in both narrative and statistical formats. Proficiency with the Microsoft platform is essential.

• Training Abilities Experience developing educational content or delivering training.

• Confidentiality Demonstrate high emotional intelligence, discretion, and the ability to work in a confidential, peer-support-adjacent environment.

• Communication Strong written and verbal communication abilities. Skilled in navigating difficult conversations, helping calm distressed or frustrated individuals, and supporting the de-escalation of tense situations.

This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

Selection Process:

The process will be comprised of the following evaluation assessment (subject to change).

• Interview

• Presentation

How to Apply:

Apply in Workday by the deadline listed above, failure to submit your application by 11:59PM of the above listed date will result in automatic disqualification of your application. You must submit a resume demonstrating your experience as it relates to the minimum qualifications for the position. In addition to a resume, you must submit a cover letter - no more than two pages in length - addressing how you meet each preferred skill for this position. Failure to attach a resume addressing the minimum qualifications and a cover letter addressing the preferred skills will result in disqualification of your application. Please submit these documents in either MS Word or PDF format.Documents submitted in formats other than MS Word or PDF will not be reviewed and will result in disqualification of your application. Please only attach documents that are requested in this posting. Any additional documents that are submitted at this stage will not be reviewed. After applying be sure that you answer the questionnaires related to citizenship and Veteran's Preference points. In order to receive Veteran's Preference points, this is a required questionnaire.

The Oregon State Police does not offer visa sponsorships.

U.S. Veteran and/or Oregon National Guard Servicemember Status Designation

Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference.

For more information, please visit Veterans Resources

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