ADMINISTRATOR V (SPECIAL APPOINTMENT)
ECONOMIST
Recruitment #19-006296-0006
| Department | COMM - Policy and Governmental Affairs |
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 10/22/2019 11:41:00 AM |
| Filing Deadline | 12/2/2019 5:00:00 PM |
| Salary | $59,914.00 - $96,197.00/year |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
| HR Analyst | Dolores Churn |
| Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Introduction
The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Economist within the Division of Policy, Research & Government Affairs’ Research Unit.
This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Position duties include designing, developing and maintaining economic databases, and tracking and analyzing the performance of state and regional economies in the context of national and global economic trends. Incumbent will develop macroeconomic models of the state and local economies; develop and maintain appropriate standards for analyzing complex developmental projects; analyze policy issues affecting the state’s commerce and industry; provide economic research to support the Department's job creation and marketing efforts, focusing on internal and external customer needs for economic data and impact analysis; provide essential information to guide the state's economic development strategic plan and industry sector marketing efforts by producing relevant and timely information on the state economy that allows for formulation of policies and assessment; monitor multiple data sources for economic and demographic trends; apply mathematical models and statistical techniques to social, demographic and economic data; perform industry research; disseminate economic finds to agency's boards and commissions and other external stakeholders through presentations, reports, articles, briefings; and provide research to support the Office of Government Affairs to determine the impact of proposed legislation.
The selected person will possess outstanding written and oral communications skills and be able to communicate complex economic issues to the public; ability to handle multiple, concurrent and high-priority tasks and complete assignments quickly and accurately in a team environment.
Some statewide travel is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Six years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. Two (2) years of this experience must have involved exercising responsibility for program development and four (4) years in economics or a closely related field.
Notes:
1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Describe in detail any job duties relating to the qualifications stated:
Possession of strong analytic and research skills
Broad knowledge of government and non-government information resources
Proficiency in Microsoft applications including with Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet, Google Mail or other relevant software
Possession of a Ph.D. in economics
Familiarity with statistical software and economic impact models such as IMPLAN, REMI or RIMS is highly preferred
Experience in economic theory as applied to public policy issues
Experience in the application of various statistical/econometric packages
Experience in conducting economic impact studies and analysis
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Commerce at 410-767-6300. You may also visit our website at: http://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce
It is highly preferred that you apply online at http://commerce.maryland.gov/careers - review Career Openings section. Please attach a resume to your online application. If you are unable to apply online, please submit your resume to:
Maryland Department of Commerce - Office of Human Resources
ATTN: ECONOMIST
World Trade Center – 401 East Pratt Street, 10TH Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
As an E-Verify and equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay 1-800-925-4434
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