Program Evaluator

Job Description

A Program Evaluator at the North Dakota Legislative Council objectively evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of state agency programs and provides other evaluation-related services for the North Dakota Legislative Branch.

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Essential Functions

The duties of a program evaluator include:

• Reviewing legislative initiatives, program goals and program objectives.
• Designing and implementing comprehensive program evaluation plans.
• Collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Conducting surveys and interviews with agency personnel and stakeholders.
• Preparing fiscal impact estimates of proposed legislation.
• Consulting with stakeholders, including legislators, public officials and employees, and private citizens and organizations.
• Delivering oral presentations and responding to questions regarding programs and program evaluations.
• Performing professional and legislative staff work for Legislative Management, the Legislative, and legislators.
• Performing other duties as directed.

Qualifications

A Program Evaluator must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, management, economics, statistics, public administration, or a related field.  A program evaluator must be nonpartisan and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Preferred qualifications include prior program evaluation or auditing experience.

Candidates must be able to:

• Conduct research, analyze and synthesize information and data, and objectively evaluate policies and programs;
• Remain impartial and nonpartisan on all legislative matters;
• Maintain confidentiality, work independently, and exercise sound judgement in decisionmaking processes; and
• Work under pressure and manage multiple work assignments to meet project deadlines.

Application Procedures

• Applicants are required to submit an application, cover letter, and resume.
• Provide details in the employment history sections of the online application form on how your education, experience, and skills will qualify you for this position.
• Additional materials, such as transcripts or relevant experience certificates, may be submitted at the applicant's discretion.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

For more information about the position or general questions about the application procedures contact:
Lori Ziegler
lziegler@ndlegis.gov
701-328-2916
TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the application process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The state of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the state of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with North Dakota Century Code Section 23-12-10.