WORK Supervisory program evaluation and analysis work. An employee in this class supervises the research and reporting activities of technical and professional employees at lower levels in the program evaluation specialist series, directs an evaluation project team, or provides program evaluation direction for a combined fiscal-program evaluation team. A key allocation factor to this class is the responsibility for implementing a specific program evaluation study or developing a system of program or budget analysis. In this capacity, the incumbent recommends specific program modifications and presents alternative policy choices.
General supervision is received from higher level staff.
Directs the work of subordinate evaluation specialists in program evaluation and analysis or team program evaluation activities to ensure that a comprehensive and coordinated approach is utilized. Approves research designs so that the best approach is utilized. Prepares reports so that recommendations and alternative methods for program improvement can be presented. Advises and assists program managers in the use of problem solving and evaluation techniques so that they can better proceed with their work. Analyzes and translates the results of program evaluations so that they can be utilized by decision makers.