ECONOMIST 1 - Underfill

Announcement Number: 48786 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 09/11/2024 Close Date: 09/25/2024 Recruiter:
MELISSA PONTILLO
Email: mpontillo@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 9 Days 18 Hrs 51 Mins
The Position

Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.

The Research & Analysis Bureau is the state's labor market information office, participating with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to produce detailed data about Nevada's workforce as the primary source of labor market data in the state. This position is in the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) unit and will require a structured review of a large number of specific employer accounts each quarter for accuracy. This involves analyzing trends in the data, providing logical explanations for deviations in trends, assigning county and industry codes to employers, verifying account activity, and estimating missing employment and wage data when necessary. This position is an underfill of an Economist 2 and the incumbent will progress to the next level upon meeting minimum qualifications. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, labor economics, statistics or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience in conducting statistical/economic data collection and analysis involving the application of statistical, mathematical and economic principles. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
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Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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