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Research Analyst 2 – Data & Website Management Coordinator
Oregon Department of Transportation
Office of Equity & Civil Rights – Office of Civil Rights
Salem

The role:
We’re looking for a data & website management coordinator to join our team! Our Office of Equity & Civil Rights ensures equitable project and service delivery and equitable contracting practices for all of Oregon's communities. In this role, you will provide research, data analysis, report preparation, trending and evaluate performance related to the Office of Equity & Civil Rights programs. You will collect, compile and evaluate qualitative and quantitative information and statistical data and provide reports to agency partners. You’ll also assist in planning, developing and organizing projects for researching alternate means of reporting and data presentation. Apply today to join our team in advancing our agency’s value of equity!

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Gather and compile data from a variety of sources, collaborate with others for research information related to workforce development, disadvantaged business enterprise and small business administration.

• Provide quality assurance on data processes and procedures.

• Research, analyze and provide recommendations for data requests received and advise on capabilities and limitations of the information available.

• Provide data via reports to program staff for research and planning.

• Use report generating software and write queries with C#, python, structured query language (SQL) and other tools to retrieve and organize data from various databases and files.

• Summarize complex data into various formats, write reports and create tables, graphs and charts.

• Develop and maintain our intranet and internet sites.

• Represent our office at meetings, committees and discussion groups regarding website, standards and policies.

• Research what information the public and agency needs access to, gather data, present it to the public through our website and monitor databases.

• Identify the effectiveness and maintenance of contract files, including creating new files and electronic archiving of closed files.

• Work in an office environment with hybrid work options available – the person in this position can work remotely from once a week to twice a month depending on business needs.

• May require visiting construction sites and overnight travel throughout the state.

• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.

• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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Minimum qualifications:
Three years experience as a research assistant comparable to the work of a research analyst 1; or two years experience using computer applications to help gather, compile, analyze, and report information and statistical data.
OR
A bachelor's degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures.

What we’d like to see:
If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.

• Customer service oriented, including experience working collaboratively on a team.

• Excellent computer and organizational skills.

• Experience writing effective technical narrative and statistical reports.

• Experience developing and presenting reports in tabular, graphic or pictorial form, and in PowerPoint.

• Experience using statistical software and writing queries with C#, python, structured query language (SQL) to edit and tabulate data.

• Experience analyzing, interpreting and explaining technical data and reports.

• Knowledge of data integrity and ethics principles.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:

  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

  • Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above.

    • Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.

    • Please address your cover letter to Cye Fink, Business and Field Operations Manager.

    • Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.

    • You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.

  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

• For questions, call 971-273-8687 or email ODOTRecruitmentEM@odot.oregon.gov.

Additional information:

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension]. We are also unable to proceed with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program requests.

• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

• You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.
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