• Job Description

  Req#: REQ-161372

  Initial Posting Date:

  07/17/2024

  Application Deadline:

  07/28/2024

  Agency:

  Employment Department

  Salary Range:

  $4,138 - $6,322

  Position Type:

  Employee

  Position Title:

  Workforce Analyst (Economist 1)

  Job Description:

  Do you have a passion for providing economic information to a wide variety of customers? Are you experienced in economic concepts related to the labor market? Are you looking for a workplace that encourages diversity and collaborative teamwork? If so, please consider joining our team!

  In order to be considered for Employment Department recruitments, you must reside within (or be willing to relocate to) the state of Oregon or one of its bordering states within a reasonable commuting distance before starting employment with us.

  At the Oregon Employment Department, we actively support a workforce that is representative of the people we serve including people from various races, genders, abilities, cultures, language skills, geographic locations, and justice system involvement. We value your life experiences and encourage everyone to apply with your transferable skills and qualifications from your work, school, and volunteer experiences.

  What You Will be Doing:

  This is an Economist 1 position, with a working title of “Workforce Analyst”. This position covers Washington County Oregon. The central workplace will be in the Portland Oregon Metropolitan Statistical area. As a Workforce Analyst, you will distribute reliable information on workforce trends and characteristics for Oregon customers. This position will provide customized, objective workforce information to businesses and employers, and to organizations directly related to employers. You will also bridge the “information gap” between businesses and education, communicate the employer and education community’s needs to the workforce system, and communicate the various programs, policies, and services of Oregon’s workforce system to the employer and education communities. In this role you will:

  • Deliver workforce information in a variety of ways – by attending one-on-one meetings that will occur in-person, online, or via electronic messaging; deliver presentations (both online and in-person), write articles, and provide other reports and research.
  • Connect employers to Internet workforce resources, particularly the Employment Department's QualityInfo.org , and the WorkingInOregon.org website.
  • Communicate with other economists and analysts regarding local activities and contacts.
  • Provide customized, objective, economic information to the business and education communities with a focus on workforce trends and business needs.
  • Develop expertise on how labor market information resources can support graduation requirements.
  • Help strengthen local business customers’ workforce strategies through customized research, reporting, and consultations.
  • Participate with government efforts toward economic development by writing labor market availability reports for employers who are locating or expanding.

  For a full Position Description, please click here.

  What We Are Looking For (Desired Attributes):

  • Background with a broad understanding of economic concepts, especially those that relate to the labor market, and a solid understanding of statistics.
  • Demonstrated collaborative skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, co-workers, and partners.
  • Ability to present information to customers and audiences in a way that instills confidence in the information being conveyed.
  • Ability to explain complex concepts to lay audiences in a way that allows them to apply the information provided to their own complex economic and labor market decisions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
  • Commitment to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion.
  • Preference may be given to candidates with a Bachelor's Degree, or higher, in economics OR any Bachelor’s Degree or higher which included at least 3 courses in Economics with a grade of “B” or higher.

  Required Minimum Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's Degree, or higher, in economics or a related field.

  Note: All final candidates will be required to provide a copy of their transcripts (official or unofficial) during the selection process to qualify.

  What’s in it for You?

  • A workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment and encourages learning and mentoring.
  • Rewarding work in a fast-paced, creative environment with colleagues who are passionate about public service.
  • A workplace that fosters fairness, equity, and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking. This policy applies to every aspect of our employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, and training.
  • Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
  • If you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you may benefit from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). PSLF allows you to make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. PSLF student loan debt may be forgiven. OED positions may qualify for PSLF, please visit the website for more information and/or verification.

  How to Apply :

  • External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” link above to fill out the online application and submit by the posted closing date. Please use the name you want us to address you by.
  • Current State of Oregon employees (this includes temporary employees): Apply through your employee Workday account. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up-to-date and reflects your current position .
  • In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the desired attributes and required minimum qualifications to determine who to interview. Please make sure the attributes and minimum qualifications you possess are clearly demonstrated in your application materials.
  • Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.

  Additional Information:

  • This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
  • This recruitment may be used to fill future Permanent, Limited Duration, Job Rotation and Temporary vacancies as they occur.
  • Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. This will be used to determine the salary offer based on a pay equity assessment.
  • The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details, or you may visit our website for information on Pay Equity.
  • United States Employment Eligibility : The Oregon Employment Department does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate you must present your I-9 acceptable documents (See page 3) for employment verification.

  Hybrid Remote Work Information:

  This position is classified as “Hybrid Remote Work”, which means that candidates may be approved to work from an alternate work location other than the central workplace. For this Economist position we do require the successful candidate to reside within the coverage area within 3 months of starting the position. This is because we know that our customers benefit from high quality local labor market and economic information, and we know that having economists who have personal experience living in their assigned coverage area leads to the creation of the highest quality local labor market analysis.

  Hybrid remote work suitability is evaluated based upon business needs at the time of hire. Hybrid remote work approval can be revoked at any time. Candidates are expected to:

  • Be able to report to one of the office locations listed in the job posting or meet with customers or co-workers in-person in the assigned area on short notice when necessary.
  • Demonstrate access to a broadband internet connection that meets or exceeds the minimum acceptable requirements; Click Here to view the minimum acceptable requirements. OED IT Services will provide the necessary hardware to employees who are approved for remote work.
  • Have a private workspace.
  • Maintain good standing (i.e. no performance or attendance issues).

  Veterans’ Preference:

  Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources, or call Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1‑800-692-9666. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference, please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.

  Equity and Inclusion:

  We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking. This policy applies to every aspect of our employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, and training.

  • View guidance our hiring managers use at the following website: Equity and Inclusion Recruitment Questions
  • Please read more about our Gender Identity and Expression Procedure!

  Criminal Records Check:
  The Employment Department is committed to being a leader in providing its employees with fair and equal employment opportunities and recognizes that as a best practice in equity and inclusion, criminal background check policies shall be job related and consistent with business necessity. For positions with authorized access to FBI Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) information, a separate criminal records check is conducted by the Oregon State Police. If you would like further information on how each criminal records check is conducted, please read our Criminal Records Check Policy or contact us at the number below with any questions.

  Contact Information and Helpful Links:

  • If you have questions about the position or need an alternate format to apply, please contact us at 503‑947-1289; humanresources@employ.oregon.gov. Please be sure to include the job requisition ID number.
  • Reasonable Accommodations
  • Interview Scoring Criteria used during recruitment
  • Understanding the State Application Process
  • Resources for Job Seekers

• About the company

  Oregon (/ˈɒrɡən/ ORR--gən) is a state in the Pacific Northwest region on the West Coast of the United States.

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