What are the responsibilities and job description for the Economist 1/2/3 (PCN 04-3297) position at State of Alaska?
JOB
This position is being recruited in both Anchorage and Juneau; final location is based on the location of the selected candidate.What You Will Be DoingRevenue Forecasting and Model Development – You will help develop and implement economic and revenue models to produce the state’s official revenue forecast.Macroeconomic Modeling and Analysis – You will use specialized software (REMI or similar) to model economic impacts of policy and projects.Conduct Research and Analysis – You will prepare white papers, presentations, spreadsheets, and other materials on a broad range of topics.Legislation – You will develop or assist with preparing fiscal impact estimates for proposed legislation.This position is primarily – but not exclusively – focused on non-petroleum revenue sources.Mission and CultureOur division’s mission is to “Collect taxes, inform stakeholders and regulate charitable gaming” and the Economic Research Group directly supports the “inform stakeholders” component of this mission.Our group values self-motivated, dedicated professionals who care about Alaska’s revenue and economy.We value strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.Benefits of Joining Our TeamThe Economic Research Group provides policy-neutral analysis to the administration, legislature, and public.By joining our group, you will gain broad exposure to state policy issues and have an opportunity to directly contribute efforts to build a sustainable future for the state of Alaska.The position will provide you with hands-on experience working directly with state financial data and fiscal policy. The Working Environment You Can ExpectThis position is being recruited as a dual location recruitment and can be located in either the State Office Building in Juneau, or the Atwood Building in Anchorage. In person work is completed in a professional office environment, and while fully remote work is not an option, a hybrid telework schedule may be an option once initial training is complete.Who We Are Looking ForAnalytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.Economics: Knowledge of economic policy, principles, and practices, market and non-market values, and the analysis and reporting of economic data.Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of resultsCompetency Based Minimum Qualifications InstructionsThis job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Competency Description The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation. Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Economist 1Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in• Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.• Economics: Knowledge of economic policy, principles, and practices, market and non-market values, and the analysis and reporting of economic data.• Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results. equivalent to those typically gained by: Completion of a postsecondary education program with a major emphasis in a discipline of economics.Economist 2Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in• Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.• Economics: Knowledge of economic policy, principles, and practices, market and non-market values, and the analysis and reporting of economic data.• Oral Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.• Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.• Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. equivalent to those typically gained by: Completion of a postsecondary education program with a major emphasis in a discipline of economics.AndEntry professional experience in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of economic, social science, or similar data.Economist 3Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in• Creativity and Innovation: Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes.• Economics and Accounting: Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, tax law and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.• Influencing/Negotiating: Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.• Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.• Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise. equivalent to those typically gained by: Completion of a postsecondary education program with a major emphasis in a discipline of economics.AndProgressively responsible professional experience in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of economic, social science, or similar data. Special Note: "Professional experience" means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment. "Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Workplace Alaska Application Questions & AssistanceQuestions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.For applicant password assistance, please visit the reset password page.For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following: Dan StickelChief EconomistPhone: 907-465-3279Dan.stickel@alaska.gov
This position is being recruited in both Anchorage and Juneau; final location is based on the location of the selected candidate.What You Will Be DoingRevenue Forecasting and Model Development – You will help develop and implement economic and revenue models to produce the state’s official revenue forecast.Macroeconomic Modeling and Analysis – You will use specialized software (REMI or similar) to model economic impacts of policy and projects.Conduct Research and Analysis – You will prepare white papers, presentations, spreadsheets, and other materials on a broad range of topics.Legislation – You will develop or assist with preparing fiscal impact estimates for proposed legislation.This position is primarily – but not exclusively – focused on non-petroleum revenue sources.Mission and CultureOur division’s mission is to “Collect taxes, inform stakeholders and regulate charitable gaming” and the Economic Research Group directly supports the “inform stakeholders” component of this mission.Our group values self-motivated, dedicated professionals who care about Alaska’s revenue and economy.We value strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.Benefits of Joining Our TeamThe Economic Research Group provides policy-neutral analysis to the administration, legislature, and public.By joining our group, you will gain broad exposure to state policy issues and have an opportunity to directly contribute efforts to build a sustainable future for the state of Alaska.The position will provide you with hands-on experience working directly with state financial data and fiscal policy. The Working Environment You Can ExpectThis position is being recruited as a dual location recruitment and can be located in either the State Office Building in Juneau, or the Atwood Building in Anchorage. In person work is completed in a professional office environment, and while fully remote work is not an option, a hybrid telework schedule may be an option once initial training is complete.Who We Are Looking ForAnalytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.Economics: Knowledge of economic policy, principles, and practices, market and non-market values, and the analysis and reporting of economic data.Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of resultsCompetency Based Minimum Qualifications InstructionsThis job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Competency Description The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation. Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Economist 1Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in• Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.• Economics: Knowledge of economic policy, principles, and practices, market and non-market values, and the analysis and reporting of economic data.• Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results. equivalent to those typically gained by: Completion of a postsecondary education program with a major emphasis in a discipline of economics.Economist 2Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in• Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.• Economics: Knowledge of economic policy, principles, and practices, market and non-market values, and the analysis and reporting of economic data.• Oral Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.• Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.• Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. equivalent to those typically gained by: Completion of a postsecondary education program with a major emphasis in a discipline of economics.AndEntry professional experience in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of economic, social science, or similar data.Economist 3Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in• Creativity and Innovation: Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes.• Economics and Accounting: Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, tax law and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.• Influencing/Negotiating: Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.• Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.• Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise. equivalent to those typically gained by: Completion of a postsecondary education program with a major emphasis in a discipline of economics.AndProgressively responsible professional experience in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of economic, social science, or similar data. Special Note: "Professional experience" means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment. "Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Workplace Alaska Application Questions & AssistanceQuestions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.For applicant password assistance, please visit the reset password page.For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following: Dan StickelChief EconomistPhone: 907-465-3279Dan.stickel@alaska.gov
