Incumbents in one of these classifications, where a master’s degree is required to meet the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 2% of their monthly base pay. Those where a Doctoral Degree is a required to meet the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 3% of their monthly base pay. Individuals with both a master’s and Doctoral Degree will be given the best benefit in relation to salary shall only be eligible for only one amount.
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Chief, Participant Analysis, Research, and Evaluation (PARE) Section, Research Scientist Supervisor I (RSS I). The Research Scientist (RS) II (Social/Behavioral Sciences) conducts scientific research studies and data analysis of moderate scientific scope and complexity related to the participation and engagement trends within the WIC program. The RS II theorizes and tests various hypotheses to understand participation differences within the WIC program; collects, analyzes and monitors data to assess the quality of services delivered by WIC local agencies; and evaluates program and health outcomes. The RS II develops data tables, figures, written summaries, reports, presentations, and articles for internal and external stakeholders.
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