Labor Market Analyst

Summary Statement

The Labor Market Analyst works under the Labor Market Information Supervisor in the Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) Unit. This role involves preparing, collecting, analyzing, assigning occupational codes, reviewing, and correcting the data for an assigned portion of the OEWS sample and meeting contractually required response rates.\r\n\r\nYou will use various contact methods to Delaware employers to collect occupational data from employers who have not responded to the initial and follow-up requests to complete the OEWS survey, or to resolve any reporting problems related to occupational data presented on the survey forms. You will conduct an analysis of the returned data to assign appropriate occupational classification and review wage data for accuracy using information from a variety of sources.\r\n\r\n

Career Ladder

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.\r\n

Preferred Qualification

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Experience using Microsoft Office programs including, but not limited to, Excel and Word.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Collects accurate data and provides thorough analysis of industrial and occupational changes and trends in Delaware's labor market.\r\n Provides Delaware labor market data and reports to administrators and planners in education and economic development and private employers.\r\n Coordinates the dissemination of labor market information and related economic conditions by producing special data sets for educators, economic development personnel, government administrators and the general public.\r\n Keeps abreast of developments and impending federal and state directives related to labor market trends, analysis techniques, and reporting requirements.\r\n Compiles, reviews, and/or enters/updates data inputs into software systems.\r\n Prepares weekly progress reports and other reports.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Labor Market Analyst\r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: \r\n\r\n Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Business Management, Computer Information Systems or related field.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n��������� OR\r\n\r\n Six months experience in conducting studies such as evaluating operations, programs, services, policies and procedures to determine efficiency, effectiveness, whether goals and objectives are met and compliance with laws, rules, regulations, polices and procedures. \r\n Six months experience in descriptive statistics such as the mean, median, mode or standard deviation. \r\n Six months experience in narrative report writing. \r\n Knowledge of inferential statistics such as correlation, t-tests, f-tests or analysis of variance. \r\n Knowledge of using statistical software such as SPSS�or SAS. \r\n\r\n

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of�telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.�\r\n

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.\r\nAll new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.\r\nThis position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable�terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.� This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.\r\n

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/\r\n

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.� It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.� For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.�� Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.\r\nOnce you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.� Please keep your contact information current.� You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at�StateJobs.Delaware.gov.\r\n

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.�\r\nIndividuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting�delawarerelay.com.�\r\nIf you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.\r\nThe State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.�\r\n