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Review Vacancy Date Posted 08/23/24 Applications Due09/09/24 Vacancy ID166055 * Basics * Schedule * Location * Job Specifics * Contact NY HELPYes AgencyLabor, Department of TitleSenior Economist 1 /Economist Trainee 1/2(NY HELPS) Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers Salary Grade18 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $49363 to $65001 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address State Office Campus, Building 12 1220 Washington Ave City Albany StateNY Zip Code12226 Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in economics or a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 18 semester credit hours in economics and an additional 6 credits from among the following course work areas: computer science, economics, econometrics, mathematics, operations research, research methods, or statistics; and two years of professional experience collecting, interpreting and analyzing economic information and data to prepare reports; and designing and evaluating long-term simulations and economic models. It is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status in the future, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. If you are interested in the NY-HELPS program, or this position, you may reply to this vacancy posting, or you may visit the New York State Department of Civil Service website at https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/ (copy and paste in browser) to register today, in three easy steps. Competitive Minimum Qualifications: If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications: To be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office will contact you via phone. Reassignment Qualifications: Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent in a Senior Economist Labor Research 1 /Economist Trainee 1/2 Labor Research; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current list for this location, if one exists. 70.4 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS: A NYS employee with at least one year of permanent, competitive service in a position allocated to salary grade 11 or higher and a passing score on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Select and: * a bachelor's degree or higher in economics; OR * a bachelor's degree or higher including or supplemented by 18 semester credit hours in economics and an additional 6 semester credit hours from among the following course work areas: computer science, economics, econometrics, mathematics, operations research, research methods, or statistics. Applicants for 70.4 transfer must provide college transcripts which document how they meet the above-referenced educational requirements. In order to be considered for 70.4 transfer, all transfer criteria referenced above must be met. 55b/c: This position may be designated 55b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. You must also possess: * a bachelor's degree or higher in economics; OR * a bachelor's degree or higher including or supplemented by 18 semester credit hours in economics and an additional 6 semester credit hours from among the following course work areas: computer science, economics, econometrics, mathematics, operations research, research methods, or statistics. Please provide a copy of your 55b/55c letter when applying. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders Duties Description STANDARD DUTIES: * Responsible for the data collection of an assigned portion of the bi-annual OEWS (Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics) survey of approximately 6,700 employers. * Process survey data and generate reports using the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) developed computer database program known as OWDN on a timely basis. * Assist with the on-going quality assurance review of survey data and with the OEWS interim and final master file review and revision process. * Perform and/or oversee complex survey industry changes. * Develop thorough knowledge of NAICS. * Act as OEWS liaison with Classification Unit on all NAICS related issues. Review completed survey forms. * Investigate, document, and if necessary, revise all discrepancies. * Code all non-coded occupations. * When necessary, contact employers to resolve discrepancies. * Assist with creation, review and publication of OEWS estimates. Additional Comments Telecommuting will be discussed in the interview. If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov. * 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year * Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage). * Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans * Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost * Membership in the NYS Employee's Retirement System * NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan * Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees) * Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses * Paid Parental Leave Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Travis Serson Telephone 5184571020 Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov Email Address labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov Address Street Building 12 W. Averell Harriman State Office Campus Room 561 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12226 Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by September 9, 2024, and submitted via email to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12226. You must include, Vacancy ID #166055, Senior Economist 1 Labor Research/Economist Trainee 1/2 Labor Research - Albany, in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity. New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575. 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