ECONOMIC ANALYST
ADMINISTRATOR V (SPECIAL APPOINTMENT)
Recruitment #23-006296-0014
Department | COMM - Policy and Governmental Affairs |
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Date Opened | 1/3/2024 11:45:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 1/31/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $73,787.00 - $107,833.00 (With Potential Growth to $118,953.00/ year) |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Quiana Blake |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Telework Eligible | Yes |
Introduction
The
Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the
position of Economic Analyst within the Division of Policy, Research &
Government Affairs’ Research Unit.
This is a Special Appointment position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
20
LOCATION OF POSITION
The World Trade Center - 401
East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Main Purpose of Job
The primary responsibilities
are to direct and/or perform economic research analyses of complex regional and
national economic issues; monitor and analyze the performances of national and
regional economies; and perform economic impact analysis.
POSITION DUTIES
This position will develop and maintain appropriate standards for analyzing complex developmental projects; research and analyze policy issues affecting the state’s commerce and industry; design, develop, and maintain economic databases; monitor multiple data sources for economic and demographic trends; disseminate economic findings to agency’s boards/commissions and external stakeholders through presentations, reports, articles, briefings.
The selected employee will possess excellent interpersonal skills to work
with and maintain effective working relationships with high level public and
private sector officials. Excellent written and oral communications skills and
be able to communicate complex economic issues to the public; strong analytic
and research skills and have a broad knowledge of government and non-government
information resources. The ability to handle multiple, concurrent and
high-priority projects and possess proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
for Windows including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, Google Mail and/or
other relevant software. Familiarity with statistical software and economic
impact models such as IMPLAN, REMI or RIMS is preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Urban or Regional Planning
or related industry field
Experience: Six (6) years of experience in economic development or a closely related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
Notes:
1. Additional Business and Finance, Real Estate/Land Use, or related
industry field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required
education.
2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or
university at the rate of 30 credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the
required general experience.
3. U.S. Armed Forces military service 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 experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications:
2) Knowledge of and work experience in economic theory as applied to
public policy issues.
3) Experience with economic impact models such as IMPLAN, REMI or RIMS.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the
operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required
to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
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 along with the
supplemental questionnaire to your online application. If you are unable to
apply online, you may submit the State paper application, resume, and
supplemental questionnaire (by closing date) to: anna.halikias@maryland.gov
Maryland Department of Commerce - Office of Human Resources
ATTN: ECONOMIC
ANALYST (#23-006296-0014)
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.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them
to apply.
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