RESEARCH AIDE

  DEFINITION:

  Under direction, performs the work involved in the collection,
  compilation, tabulation, and maintenance of data; does related 
  work as required.

  DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

  The work performed in this position involves primarily the
  gathering, collating or classifying of information, the tabulation of
  data collected and the reporting or carrying out of a prescribed course
  of action in relation to the information gathered.  It does not involve
  the analysis or interpretation of data or the application of scientific
  knowledge to such information in order to discover facts and/or
  development, knowledge, concepts, or interpretation, nor does it
  involve examining and evaluating data in order to present alternative
  courses of action on the basis of the information compiled.

  EXAMPLES OF WORK:

  Compiles, organizes, and tabulates a wide variety of data for
  purposes of research and dissemination of information.

  Assists in the preparation of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual
  reports required by local, state, and federal agencies.

  Assists in the maintenance of research and information files.

  Compiles and maintains data.

  Checks and reviews statistical data and reports for accuracy prior
  to their submission to the appropriate local, state, and federal
  agencies.

  Assists in the maintenance of research and information files.

  Compiles and maintains data.

  Assists in the preparation of a variety of statistical surveys.

  Keeps, maintains, and records data in appropriate form.

  Assists in performing the field work involved in conducting
  special studies.

  Assists with the processing and preparation of questionnaires 
  used for collecting statistical or other data.

  Conducts routine statistical studies.

  Tabulates and charts data that is obtained.

  Gathers basic information to be used in reports of varied types.

  Receives and answers requests for routine information.

  Establishes and maintains essential records, worksheets, and
  reports.

  Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
  and/or manual recording and computerized information systems 
  used by the agency, office, or related units.

  REQUIREMENTS:

  EXPERIENCE:

  One (1) year of experience in the collection and recording of
  significant data and the compilation of this information into 
  relevant reports, graphs, and charts.

  NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required experience
  may substitute the completion of 30 college credits for the work
  experience.

  LICENSE:

  Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
  valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather 
  than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential 
  duties of the position.

  KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

  Knowledge of the procedures, problems, and the proper 
  methods in collecting and preparing statistical and other 
  data.

  Knowledge of preparing suitable reports and of maintaining
  necessary records and files.

  Ability to use tact and courtesy in compiling data.

  Ability to observe significant conditions.

  Ability to prepare suitable reports and to maintain suitable
  records and files.

  Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
  manual recording and information systems used by the 
  agency, office, or related units.

  Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate 
  in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  
  American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered 
  as acceptable forms of communication.

  Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as
  long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
  reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.  
  If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause 
  the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

  This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
03068
L
C
  
N/A
03
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 7/24/1995