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Research AssistantOpen Date: 01/24/24Close Date: 02/14/24Salary: $80,932.00 per yearJob Type: RegularLocation: Molasky Corporate Center, 100 City Parkway, Las VegasFor any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at recruitment@lvvwd.com.INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The successful candidate may be required to pass a drug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.Hours of Work: 7am-6pm Mon-Thurs.
This entry-level research position is suited for someone eager to assist and learn from more advanced analysts in water-resource planning and management. The candidate should have a foundational understanding of the field, including basic principles and practices. The role involves supporting the analysis of complex problems and participating in research assignments, guided by more experienced analysts. The candidate will have the opportunity to learn about planning and forecasting projects, understanding relevant laws and regulations, and contributing to water demand and conservation planning. The position requires developing skills in detailed work planning and program/policy development under the guidance of senior staff. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, are important for conveying technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. This role offers a learning environment to gradually build advanced professional concepts and skills in the field.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, performs detailed data collection and analytical duties in support of other analysts engaged in complex statistical and analytical research and forecasting studies; and performs related duties as assigned.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Basic principles, practices and methods of demographics, socio-economic research and market-based research as they apply to assigned areas of research responsibility; research related computer software and programming languages; concepts, sources and general methods and techniques of analysis for population, water use and conservation data; uses of geographic information systems in water demand and resource and conservation planning and forecasting processes; project management methods and practices; principles and practices of effective business communication.
Ability to:
Collect, analyze and integrate relevant data from various sources, ensuring a high degree of data quality and integrity; organize and present complex information and data clearly, succinctly and comprehensively; efficiently modify and use queries of standard difficulty to obtain and compile data from multiple systems and databases; understand, interpret, explain and apply complex rules, regulations, policies and procedures and apply them in a variety of procedural situations; set priorities and perform work to meet timelines; respond quickly, effectively and accurately to requests for information from various sources; prepare clear and concise technical documents, reports, graphs and illustrations; analyze situations accurately and adopt appropriate effective courses of action within established guidelines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, employees and others encountered in the course of work.
Training and Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, data science, quantitative analysis or urban planning or a closely related field; and one year of responsible experience in conducting statistical, economic or market-based research; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid Nevada driver's license and ability to maintain insurability under the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear by telephone or in-person; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to stand and walk, and lift up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; ability to distinguish basic shades and colors; and ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use oral and written communication; read and interpret complex information, data and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; use advanced math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; interact with managers, employees and others encountered in the course of work.
