Economics

This is an entry-level position having independent responsibility for carrying out basic economic research projects. At this level, employees evaluate and review technical information and prepare analyses, plans, and reports, and assist with market interpretations. Employees also provide other support to higher level Economists and participate as a member of a team, project, or program.

This is a professional position accountable for developing and conducting research studies; assessing the impact of proposed legislation; and presenting findings to state and federal agencies, senior policy makers, the legislature, and other stakeholders. At this level, employees advise on economic policy; evaluate and review complex technical information; and prepare comprehensive analyses, plans, and reports.

This is a senior-level professional position accountable for developing, leading, and conducting complex research studies; assessing the impact of proposed legislation; and presenting findings to state and federal agencies, senior policy makers, the Legislature, the Governor, and staff, in an effort to inform policy decisions. Employees perform and review economic analysis and research in areas such as: public utility operation and energy supply; natural resources usage and the impacts/feasibility of renewable energy applications; and changes in demographics, or health issues and associated public policy. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations, training, planning and assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline.

This is a managerial/chief economist position accountable for complex, statewide economic research. Such positions are accountable for performing highly specialized professional work in the areas of economic analysis and planning and forecasting as they pertain to the various facets of state fiscal conditions and policy. Employees at this level supervise professional economics staff. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations, training, planning and assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervisory responsibilities at this level also require employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.