Regional Economist

JOB
The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is committed to operational excellence and professional development for staff. We are currently looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to fill a Regional Economist position and join a team that strengthens Utah's economy by supporting the economic stability and quality of our workforce. This position will support Economic Service areas within the State of Utah.The Regional Economist will perform the following tasks: Researching, developing, analyzing and disseminating labor-related economic information pertinent to the State of Utah as well as economic analysis upon Workforce Services' programs and services. Collecting data and reviewing research materials, determining accuracy and validity of sources and appropriateness for use. Making presentations and publishing statewide and local area labor market information.Writing or drafting technical reports, articles or related material based on research, investigation or analysis.The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate for this position will have: A Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Economics with an emphasis in statistics or math or at least 4 years of experience conducting statistical and/or economic analysis.Expert knowledge in any of the following: industry and occupational projectionswage information or economic indicatorsunemployment ratessocial programsThe ability to gather, generate, integrate and analyze data.The ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbal and written.Be willing to travel occasionally to Salt Lake City for meetings and training and the assigned Economic Service Area. PreferencePreference may be given to applicants with provable skills in basic statistical software packages such as R, SAS, SPSS, STATA, EViews or such to perform statistical and economic analysis, general programming language, SQL, and Tableau experience.This position may be filled as a 2-year career mobility if an internal DWS employee is selected. Why You Should Join Our TeamBesides working for a fantastic agency that is dedicated to helping the citizens of Utah, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click here to view a summary of benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance.The Agency The mission of Workforce Services is to strengthen Utah’s communities by connecting the workforce to new opportunities and providing services to individuals and families in need. Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahn's and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and getting Utahn's trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services, click here.DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.