836254 - Economic Consultant - 40042025

Requisition No: 836254 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: 836254 - ECONOMIC CONSULTANT - 40042025

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 40042025 

Salary:  $55,00.00 - $60,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 10/23/2024 

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JOB TYPE:    FULL TIME /  CS
POSITION LOCATION:      Tallahassee, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position) 

Economic Consultant
OPEN COMPETITIVE

 

www.floridajobs.org/

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position independently performs advanced level work under limited supervision of the Senior Management Analyst Supervisor-SES in the Workforce Statistics and Economic Research, Workforce Program Analysis team.  Incumbent conducts complex economic research studies and analysis, compiles economic data for various assignments, and distributes and/or presents information to the public. In addition, this position is responsible for researching the appropriate data sources and methodologies to be used in major quantitative and qualitative research projects that are relevant to the agency’s goals and objectives. Data sources and methodologies recommended should be based on industry standards and best practices.

 

Designs, manages, and conducts major quantitative and qualitative research projects from inception to publication, that are relevant to the agency’s goals and objectives. Takes initiative to propose relevant project ideas and complete them if approved. Projects may include applying econometric techniques to predict economic trends, agency program evaluation or historical analyses of demographic employment patterns, as well as internal process improvements.

 

Analyzes and validates data to ensure that performance outcome reports are delivered to entities within the Department of Commerce, United States Department of Labor (USDOL), CareerSource Florida, Inc. (CSF), Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs) and other stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner. Develops survey and data collection instruments in order to collect information for analysis of state workforce program data.

 

 Identifies and analyzes complex management systems and performance reporting problems and issues related to or highlighted by performance reporting for state workforce and workforce related programs including Wagner-Peyser (WP), Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Welfare Transition (WT), Food Stamp and Employment Training (FSET), Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker (MSFW) and Trade Adjustment Act (TAA) state and local.

 

Coordinates with Employ Florida and One-Stop Service Tracking on efforts for integration/interfacing with systems as they relate to reporting requirements.

 

Keeps up to date on proposed changes in laws and regulations affecting federal and state reporting requirements to determine what impact these have on departmental management policies.  Provides consultation in the development of methodology for the collection and reporting of data as these relate to changes in federal and state reporting requirements. Actively follows current events and policy debates pertinent to national, state, and local labor markets.

 

Stays up to date on existing and new resources relevant to their responsibilities, including but not limited to data sources, methodologies, research findings, and software tools.

 

Provides input and expert insight for highly visible policy issues. This includes defining and/or framing issues, identifying appropriate methodologies, and requesting, facilitating, or conducting research, and analysis.

 

Takes a leadership role on team projects, including providing expert guidance to others as needed, and coordinating team members’ activities when appropriate.

 

Performs other related tasks as assigned.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

• Advanced knowledge of economic theory, principles, terminology and techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of statistics.
• Advanced knowledge of data collection principles and methods.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles of research design and analysis.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data using statistics and analytical software packages, such as R, Tableau, Python or SQL.
• Ability to manage large economic and workforce related research projects.
• Ability to coordinate and direct team members activities on projects.
• Ability to write reports and analyses for publication, independently and at a high level of quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to economics.
• Ability to develop projections of the impact of economic programs, projects and changes in economic indicators.
• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret economic data.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative when appropriate.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.

 

Qualifications:

As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records. 

 

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or related Social Science.
• May be required to travel and must provide own transportation.

 

Preferred:

• Knowledge of workforce case management systems
• Experience with statistical regression models

Pay:   $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 annually

 

Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

 

In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at FloridaCommerce for positions that fit their skill sets.

 

FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

 

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

 

The Work You Will Do:        

This position independently performs advanced level work under limited supervision of the Senior Management Analyst Supervisor-SES in the Workforce Statistics and Economic Research, Workforce Program Analysis team.  Incumbent conducts complex economic research studies and analysis, compiles economic data for various assignments, and distributes and/or presents information to the public. In addition, this position is responsible for researching the appropriate data sources and methodologies to be used in major quantitative and qualitative research projects that are relevant to the agency’s goals and objectives. Data sources and methodologies recommended should be based on industry standards and best practices.

 

The Difference You Will Make:

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

 

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.  Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

 

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader.  We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

 

Where You Will Work

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend.  FloridaCommerce’s main office is located in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you an experience vibrant with a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture.

 

Tallahassee is:

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (https://talgov.com/ )
• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )

• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida.

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

*  State Group Insurance coverage options+
 (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

*  Ongoing comprehensive training provided

*  Career Growth      

*  Highly skilled, professional environment

 

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

 

* We care about the success of our employees.

* We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves.

* A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.

 

 

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.