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Projections Economist

ADMINISTRATOR II

Recruitment #26-002587-0012

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Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for professional growth, apply to join the Maryland Department of Labor team today!

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Labor 
100 S. Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The projections economist plans, manages, and conducts industry and occupational projections for Maryland and local areas. The projections economist is expected to develop these projections, as part of a team, according to guidelines from the Projections Managing Partnership (PMP) and US Employment and Training Administration (ETA). In addition to developing employment forecasts, the economist will conduct statistical and economic analyses on Maryland's workforce and maintain the Labor Market Information (LMI) team's various databases. The projections economist will conduct research that supports the LMI Team's efforts to make data available to the public, to support stakeholders within the Department of Labor (such as the Office of Correctional Education), and other state agencies (such as the Maryland Higher Education Commission). The projections economist will serve as a subject matter expert on Maryland's workforce and assist other members of the LMI Team in their duties.

POSITION DUTIES

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:
  • The projections economist will manage industry and occupational projections. The economist is responsible for collecting and cleaning historic employment data and customizing and calibrating regression models by industry. The economist is expected to monitor trends in key industries and understand modeling implications. 
  • The economist will develop custom models of Maryland’s workforce. The projections economist is responsible for defining, identifying, and compiling data on statewide and regional workforce needs. This includes developing measures of labor supply and labor demand, reporting on trends in job postings data, understanding the changing nature of skills and education requirements, and collaborating with outside stakeholders.
  • The projections economist will assist with providing input for economic analyses and other special projects. The economist is responsible for leveraging their projections and workforce expertise in larger research projects such as industry targeting or cluster analysis. Additionally, the economist will use their data analysis skills to support other areas within Labor, such as the Office of Correctional Education. 
  • The projections economist will also produce public-facing documents/reports that communicate labor market information. Example products include, but are not limited to, dashboards communicating projections data or historic trends, briefings on key industries/occupations, data on the LMI website or on the State Open Data Portal, and presentations to the public on recent projections. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. 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 experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, or related degree.
2. One (1) years of experience collecting, cleaning, and analyzing economic data in a professional or academic environment.
3. One (1) year of experience with statistical software or programming languages (e.g., R, Python, or Stata).
4. Familiarity with regression analaysis, time series modeling, or economic forcasting.
5. Familiarity with economic datasets from the US Burearu of Labor Statistics.
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (MD Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to MD Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

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. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. 

Resumes are acceptable as additional information only. However, the application must be completed in its entirety or it will be subject to rejection. 

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

For positions that require Bachelor/Master Degree etc:

Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. 

The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired, and/or selective qualifications of the position.

***Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

U.S. Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214 verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of Veterans’ status.

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, You may submit via email to brittany.small@maryland.gov. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland Department Of Labor/Office of Administration
Attn: Brittany Small 26-002587-0012
100 S. Charles Street, 5th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201


Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MDOL that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.


Click on a link below to apply for this position:

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View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
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