Careers at Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
 Position:  

Economic Analyst – Prevailing Wage Economist
 Division:   Specialty Compliance Services
 Location:  

Tumwater
 Recruitment:   08.76
 Salary:  

$3,744 – 4,912 Month, Range 55
 Opens:   February 21, 2008
 Closes:  

Open until filled
Evaluations will be ongoing and it is to your advantage to submit materials expeditiously.
Job Summary:

The Prevailing Wage Economist performs economic analyses of the construction industry by conducting wage and hour surveys for established trades and occupations within the industry. These surveys provide the data for complex and comprehensive statistical analyses. These statistical analyses are accomplished through the application of economic theory, the principles and techniques of wage-and-hour surveys, the analysis of fringe benefits, and other economic aspects and tools.

 

The Prevailing Wage Economist will:
  • Design, conduct and direct the wage and hour, and wage update surveys for the Prevailing Wage Program.
  • Plan and conduct complex surveys and studies of labor economics, including the feasibility of the data gathering techniques.
  • Research labor classifications and practices in the construction industry.
  • Act as a technical resource and advisor to the Prevailing Wage Program Manager and other interested persons on matters of wage statistics and other principles of labor economics.
  • Design and maintain a system for documenting labor economic statistics.
  • Coordinates the development of information systems that support the surveys, economic analyses and Prevailing Wage Program.
  • Administer the information systems of both surveys: wage update and wage-and-hour.
  • Supervise Prevailing Wage Data Compiler 3.


Preferred Qualifications:

A Master's degree in economics, statistics, public finance or closely allied field; and two years of professional experience in economic analysis and survey methodology, or one year as an Economic Analyst in State service.

Professional experience in economic analysis may be substituted, year for year, for the required education, provided a Bachelor's degree in economics, public finance or closely allied field has been attained.

 

Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Conduct and statistically analyze surveys within a major industry or economic activity.
  • Use data to assess and understand issues, evaluate options, form conclusions and make decisions.
  • Define, develop, and conduct special studies and/or surveys of an economic or revenue.
  • Prepare and present written and oral reports on studies and/or surveys conducted.
  • Analyze proposed or recently enacted legislation.
  • Develop methodologies for measurement, estimation, and forecasting of economic trends and impacts.
  • Planning skills, form goals, objectives, timelines, action plans and solutions.
  • Easily adapt to changing business needs, conditions and work responsibilities.


Special Note:
  • Prior to any new appointment into L&I, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted.
  • Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately-owned vehicle.

 

Application Process:

We are looking for evidence that you have the skills and abilities required for this job. The information you provide will be used to decide who will be selected for the next step in the process.

 

  1. Fill out the L&I Employment Application and or a resume.
  2. Include a letter of interest describing how you meet the qualification, skills and abilities for this position.

 

Submit your completed Labor & Industries Job Application form and or resume, and letter of interest using one of the following methods:

Electronic (e-mail) PREFERRED OR Mail or other delivery method

Send as an e-mail attachment in Word format to: Jobs@LNI.wa.gov

Please indicate on subject line: 08.76

Signatures are not required on e-mailed applications.

 

Office of Human Resources
Dept. of Labor & Industries
P.O. Box 44821
Olympia, WA 98504-4821

Fax: 360-902-5721

NOTE: We are unable to accept .ZIP attachments.

Some locations where you may access computer terminals:

As a condition of employment the successful candidate accepting this position will be required to comply with the Union Security clause contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington and the Washington Federation of State Employees or the Coalition.

Persons with a disability, who need assistance in the application or assessment process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 902-9152. Applicants that are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1.

The State of Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer