Therapeutic Courts Data Analyst

What will you be doing?
The incumbent will carry out thorough ongoing data analysis and provide clerical support for the Alaska Therapeutic Court programs.

This position is responsible for reviewing, collating, and analyzing therapeutic court data to produce monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports for internal use and for stakeholders or funders. Duties include performing quality assurance on data entered into AKAIMS, tracking statewide therapeutic court retention and disposition trends, analyzing electronic monitoring data, and reporting on participant exit and satisfaction surveys. The role also supports the Administrative Program Manager by assisting with data compilation for quarterly Medicaid reports and by researching and quantifying court data for inclusion in clear, informative reports. In addition, the position provides clerical and administrative support to Therapeutic Court staff, including preparing meeting agendas, taking minutes, participating in cross-training, and covering administrative functions as needed, along with performing other assigned duties.

Work Hours
Full-time court employees are currently scheduled to work 37.5 hours per week. The work hours for this position are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break.

An ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to perform work and carry out assigned projects independently.
• Considerable knowledge of database use and/or spreadsheet software.
• Working knowledge of methods of analyzing and presenting numeric data.
• Ability to gather, organize, and evaluate numeric data using computers.
• Ability to reason logically and accurately and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret and apply written rules and procedures.
• Ability to instruct others in data collection and data entry procedures.

• Ability to provide clerical assistance/support.

LETTER OF INTEREST
Please attach a professional letter of interest to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, email it to recruitment@akcourts.gov.

Your letter of interest should:
1) Be professionally written and include proper format, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
2) Explain how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
3) Express your interest in employment with the Alaska Court System.
4) Explain your knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Exceptional Benefits for Full-Time Employees

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, and optional vision coverage, and employer-paid life insurance. Employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS), with access to the Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan. Personal leave is accrued for vacation, illness, or personal needs.

Enjoy peace of mind and long-term security while serving your community.

See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/index.html for additional information.

LEGAL RIGHT TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT

The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function as an employer sponsor.

For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit:
http://www.courts.alaska.gov

For information about what state courts do, please watch the following short video:
VIDEO: The who, what, when, where and how of state courts

The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of any combination of postsecondary or vocational experience AND two years of professional or administrative experience in performing complex data entry.

OR

Four years of professional or administrative experience in performing complex data entry.

Additional Required Information

This applies to your application submission.

Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED):

• A professional letter of interest, completed per the instructions below.
• Post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.

Documents to be Submitted at the Time of Interview (REQUIRED):

If you are selected to advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process, you must provide the following at the time of the interview (if not already attached to your application):

• List of at least three (3) professional references, with current contact information.
• Last two performance evaluations and/or letters of recommendation.

LETTER OF INTEREST
Please attach this to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application email it to recruitment@akcourts.gov

Your letter should:
1) Be professionally written and include proper format, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
2) Explain how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
3) Explain why you are the best candidate for the position.
4) Highlight your experience in relation to the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed under the "Job Description" section of this recruitment.

Your letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. If you do not attach a professional letter of interest, you may not move on to the interview phase.

WORK HISTORY
If using work experience not already documented in your application, provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and Minimum Qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications, you must fill in the Education and Training section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degree Obtained field. Copies of academic transcripts will be required at time of interview.

SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be required to meet the Minimum Qualifications as outlined above. Unfortunately, we cannot always interview all applicants. If your application is considered "not qualified," you will be sent a notice within two weeks after the closing date for this recruitment. If you believe your application was improperly disqualified, you may appeal this decision to the Human Resources Director at 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501-2005 within five workdays from the date the notice is mailed to you. Qualified applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor.

NEPOTISM REVIEW
To avoid a conflict of interest and the appearance of impropriety, applicants who have a spouse, close relative, and/or regular member of their household employed by the Alaska Court System may not be considered for employment without the approval of the Administrative Director.

BACKGROUND CHECK
A background check will be conducted prior to an employment offer being made. Applicants who have prior convictions that have been set aside under the terms of a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) may answer "no" to these questions. If you are not sure if your situation requires disclosure, please contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 264-8242. The Court System reserves the right to confirm all background information.

Contact Information

Contact Title: Recruitment
E-Mail: recruitment@akcourts.gov

Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501