Requisition No: 798404

Agency: Economic Opportunity

Working Title: 798404 - ECONOMIC CONSULTANT - 40050024

Position Number: 40050024

Salary: $45,000 - $60,000

Posting Closing Date: 04/10/2023

JOB TYPE: FULL TIME / CS

POSITION LOCATION: Talahassee, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position)

Economic Consultant

OPEN COMPETITIVE

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Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) 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 DEO for positions that fit their skill sets.

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity 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 DEO’s mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

The Work You Will Do:

The Economic Consultant is a member of the Economic Research and Analysis team in the Bureau of Workforce Statistics and Economic Research (WSER), Division of Workforce Services.

This position conducts economic, demographic, and employment research and analysis using programming, model building, statistics and regression techniques. They contribute to projects and assignments as part of project teams, ensuring integrity, timely, accurate and quality delivery while coordinating and supporting the project’s team. They use strong relationship and communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams, agency partners and internal and external customers.

The Difference You Will Make:

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

The Economic Consultant supports WSER research projects that inform the public about the economic health of the State of Florida. Our work informs policy and supports the long-term economic growth of the state.

How You Will Grow:

DEO encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with our Office of Human Resources Training and with our Division of Workforce Training Unit. In accordance with DEO’s 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 also exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of DEO'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. DEO’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!

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

Pay:

$45,000.00 – $60,000.00 Annually

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position independently performs advanced level work under limited supervision the Economic Consultant – SES in the Economic Research Analysis, Team Two. Incumbent will conduct 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.

Maintains 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. Actively follows current events and policy debates pertinent to national, state, and local labor markets.

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.

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.

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

Produces high-quality written analyses, reports, and visualizations for use both internally and externally.

Prepares and delivers compelling presentations of findings and recommendations.

Responds to research and data requests by building and analyzing economic, demographic and employment data using spreadsheets, programming, and statistical modeling.

Synthesizes large amounts of qualitative and quantitative data to identify critical insights and explain in simplified language to ensure clarity and avoid the use of overly technical language.

Collaborates with diverse teams, agency partners and internal and external customers in gathering user requirements and conducting agency related data analysis.

Maintains detailed documentation of assumptions, methodologies, coding notation and information sources utilized during the performance of all analytical tasks. Produces outcome reports for all completed projects.

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, IMPLAN 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.
• Duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed at the official work site of the Department.
• May be required to travel.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree or above in Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics.

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.