APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$59,194.80 to
$88,948.80
PAY GRADE: 41
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Economists prepare and conduct research, analysis and studies of economic, social, fiscal and other factors in
relation to topic of study.
The position forecasts and tracks diverse state tax revenues, and researches how other changes might affect revenues. The position presents findings and recommendations to the Governor and his staff, the budget director and deputies, and presents and defends revenue forecasts to the state's Economic Forum.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
A master's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, labor economics, econometrics or related field and three years of experience which included economic research, model building, forecasting, fiscal and trend analysis and interpretation and the development of presentations, reports and recommendations. This experience must have involved the application of advanced statistical, mathematical and economic principles, and research design and procedures; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
