In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
A commitment to safe workplaces and to public service.
Knowledge of: Data based designs and systems; data base technology; logical data analysis; principles, practices, and trends of public and business administration, including management and supportive staff services, such as budget, personnel, management analysis, planning, program evaluation, or related areas; principles and practices of employee supervision, staff development and training, team building, and conflict resolution; Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, and Adobe Acrobat; project management; formal and informal aspects of the legislative process; governmental functions and organization at the State and local level; report, policy and procedure development/implementation; Department's Affirmative Action Program objectives; and a manager's role in the Affirmative Action Program and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives.
Ability to: Understand modern data bases and information technologies; reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental and managerial problems; work with large data sets; develop and evaluate alternatives; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively, both orally and in writing; consult with and advise administrators or other interested parties on a wide variety of subject-matter areas; gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work; review and edit written reports, utilize interdisciplinary teams effectively in the conduct of studies; establish and maintain project priorities; develop and effectively utilize all available resources; prioritize workload; work with a variety of audiences and communication styles; work under pressure and meet tight deadlines; adapt to changing priorities; develop and execute innovative solutions; and effectively make decisions.
Skills: strong organizational skills; customer service skills; detail-oriented; strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.