These employees report to higher level Program Evaluation staff, but are often expected to work independently.
Work is evaluated through conferences and review of reports.
Assists in the development of evaluation criteria so that the value and effectiveness of programs can be determined. Assists in conducting cost-benefit analyses of departmental programs to determine whether or not they should be continued. Assists in evaluating management systems so that their worth can be determined. Assists in developing and monitoring financial data systems for state agencies so that a base for identifying problem areas exists. Assists in the development of research designs and approaches in order to better identify problem areas of programs.