863466 - RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - 40050017

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Requisition No : 863466

Agency : Commerce

Working Title : 863466 - RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - 40050017

POSITION LOCATION : Tallahassee, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position)

Specific Responsibilities

• Produce monthly and annual LAUS estimates to fulfill deliverables of a federal contract with BLS. Coordinate the collection of monthly and annual statistical data needed to produce LAUS estimates from various entities at the state and federal levels. Review PROMIS extracts and outputs on a weekly basis.
• Analyze employment and hours and earnings data for the State of Florida and 25 sub-state areas under a BLS grant for the Current Employment Statistics (CES) program on a monthly basis. This includes analyzing economic data to determine accurate month-to-month changes in the economy. On an annual basis, replace the CES sample-based time series with actual data from Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program detailed area-by-industry information. Review QCEW individual firm data to determine the accuracy of the data for CES benchmark purposes. Work with QCEW associates to resolve differences in reported data. Determine the correct application of area and industry changes needed to ensure a consistent industry time series.
• Assist in ad hoc economic research including, but not limited to, conducting economic impact analysis; generating estimates for job vacancy / hiring needs surveys; accessing and analyzing U.S. Census Bureau data; producing long-term employment projections; and writing research reports on industries, occupations, and demographics.
• Review microdata and submit data discrepancies via the Current Employment Statistics (CES) program's on-track system. Send industry and employment and wage questions to BLS analysts via the on-track system. Also, collect data from State Universities and input data to the BLS ACES system.
• Assist supervisor with day-to-day operational duties. This may include running jobs and coordinating all workflow processes to ensure the BLS deliverables are met.
• Respond to requests for labor market information from customers.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualifications

Minimum

Preferred

Pay

$45,000-$48,000 Annually

Organization and Mission

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida's economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation's veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at FloridaCommerce for positions that fit their skill sets.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TTY / TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Veterans Preference

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m., Eastern time.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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