What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Economist Labor Research/Economist Trainee 1/2 Labor Research - Albany (NY HELPS) position at New York State Department of Labor?
Duties Description
Duties of the Senior Economist (Labor Research) may include, but are not limited to the following:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.
NY HELPS Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
Economist Trainee 1 Labor Research (Grade 14):
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.
Economist Trainee 2 Labor Research (Grade 16):
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 one year of professional experience collecting, interpreting and analyzing economic information and data to prepare reports; and designing and evaluating long-term simulations and economic models.
Senior Economist Labor Research (Grade 18):
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:
55 B/C Qualifications:
This Position Is Designated 55b/c And Is Subject To Verification Of Applicant Eligibility. Please Provide a Copy Of Your 55b/c Letter When Applying. You Must Meet The Open Competitive Qualifications From The Most Recent Examination Announcement. You Must Also Possess:
Reassignment Qualifications: (DOL EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one (1) year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in an Economist Trainee 1 Labor Research, Economist Trainee 2 Labor Research, or Senior Economist Labor Research 1; 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:
New York State employees with at least one (1) year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as a Grade 11 or higher AND a passing score on the Professional Career Opportunities - Select Titles exam OR the Public Administration Traineeship Transition Program exam, as well as:
Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/ .
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.
Additional Comments
Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above.
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.
Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.
Employment at the Department of Labor is contingent upon the maintenance of a valid work authorization and necessary documentation to work legally in the United States.
Please note: Due to operational requirements and funding considerations of various divisions/positions, there could be occasions in the future where unit assignments may change. Should this occur, it will not impact your title, salary or location.
We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including:
DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.
Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.
Duties of the Senior Economist (Labor Research) may include, but are not limited to the following:
- 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.
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.
NY HELPS Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
Economist Trainee 1 Labor Research (Grade 14):
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.
Economist Trainee 2 Labor Research (Grade 16):
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 one year of professional experience collecting, interpreting and analyzing economic information and data to prepare reports; and designing and evaluating long-term simulations and economic models.
Senior Economist Labor Research (Grade 18):
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:
55 B/C Qualifications:
This Position Is Designated 55b/c And Is Subject To Verification Of Applicant Eligibility. Please Provide a Copy Of Your 55b/c Letter When Applying. You Must Meet The Open Competitive Qualifications From The Most Recent Examination Announcement. 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.
Reassignment Qualifications: (DOL EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one (1) year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in an Economist Trainee 1 Labor Research, Economist Trainee 2 Labor Research, or Senior Economist Labor Research 1; 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:
New York State employees with at least one (1) year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as a Grade 11 or higher AND a passing score on the Professional Career Opportunities - Select Titles exam OR the Public Administration Traineeship Transition Program exam, as well as:
- 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.
Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/ .
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.
Additional Comments
Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above.
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.
Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.
Employment at the Department of Labor is contingent upon the maintenance of a valid work authorization and necessary documentation to work legally in the United States.
Please note: Due to operational requirements and funding considerations of various divisions/positions, there could be occasions in the future where unit assignments may change. Should this occur, it will not impact your title, salary or location.
We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including:
- 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
DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.
Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.
Salary : $53,764 - $85,138