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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$66,043.44 to
$98,783.28
PAY GRADE: 38
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.
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Economists prepare and conduct research, analysis and studies of economic, social, fiscal and other factors in
relation to topic of study.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
An Economist position involves creating and maintaining databases to collect, analyze, and interpret data for forecasting inmate and expenditure needs for the Department of Corrections and other state agencies. The role includes generating population projections and policy simulations for budget preparation and legislative activities and performing legal and correctional analysis on prison admissions and releases. Responsibilities include analyzing 10-year projections, preparing prison plan reports, and composing budgeted population projections. The position also requires tracking and analyzing newly introduced legislation, preparing fiscal notes, and identifying the impacts of proposed laws and policies. Providing technical assistance to public officials and law enforcement agencies, preparing statistical summaries, and conducting biennial surveys are also key duties.
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***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, labor economics, econometrics, statistics or a related field and three years of professional experience in conducting statistical/economic data collection, analysis and research involving the application of advanced statistical, mathematical and economic principles and research modeling; OR one year of experience as an Economist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. |
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