Assessment/Evaluation Specialist

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Vacancy: 1
Posted: August 11, 2006

POSITION TITLE : Assessment/Evaluation Specialist
DEPARTMENT : Environmental Services
REPORTS TO : Program Coordinator
WORK LOCATION : 1055 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 900 E, Los Angeles, CA 90017
EMPLOYMENT STATUS : Non-Exempt

I. PROGRAM SUMMARY:
PACE was recently awarded a contract by the SC Gas Company to promote Energy Efficiency among ethnic minority populations. The program seeks to increase awareness, expand efforts and participation of the targeted ethnic communities to reduce energy cost and achieve energy efficiencies.

II. SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Seeking a highly organized Assessment/Evaluation Specialist to work closely with the Program Coordinator and other team members in administering PACE’s Energy Efficiency Outreach Program. The Assessment/Evaluation Specialist will be tasked with both quantitative and qualitative data management and analysis. The essential duties include creating a tracking system to record and document program operation information, gather performance and outcome data to provide program accountability and provide timely reports as required for program evaluation and assessment.

III. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Develop tracking system and methodology, prepare data collection tools and models and establish procedures and protocols.
• Work collaboratively with SoCal Gas and contracted agencies and facilitate information exchange to accurately evaluate program performance.
• Oversee daily management of data collection /evaluation projects.
• Conduct quantitative data analysis, utilizing appropriate tools, models and software applications.
• Qualitative analysis including conducting interviews with program participants
• Summarize all performance data, write and produce periodic reports for program evaluation and assessment.

IV. QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
• At least 2 years college work in marketing, statistics, business, communications, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detail oriented, excellent analytical and quantitative abilities to gather, structure, and present data analysis.
• Ability to work well and collaboratively in a team environment;
• Experience managing research evaluation projects highly desirable;
• Bilingual in any of the following: Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese or Spanish language, preferred;
• Proficient with Microsoft tools such as Word, Excel, experience with statistical software desirable.

V. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California driver’s license, or have available private transportation.
VI. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

COMPENSATION: $ 2,800 per month plus fringe benefits

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Applicants must complete a PACE application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application materials. Interested individuals may obtain an application from: Human Resources Department located at 1055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1475, LA, CA 90017. Phone (213)353-3982, Fax (213)353-1227.

PERSON SELECTED FOR THE POSITION MUST PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION.

PACE is a private not-for-profit corporation that provides employment, small business assistance, education, housing and other community services in the Los Angeles City and County areas. PACE is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. PACE does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities.