Economist

MOS Code: 2085 (Navy), 3404 (Marine Corps), 13 (Army)

Master's Degree or higher in Economics, Statistics or a related field, plus four (4) years of experience in public finance, economic analysis, or econometric forecasting, including two (2) years of direct supervisory experience in a management and/or administrative capacity; or

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Economics, Statistics or a related field, plus six (6) years of experience in public finance, economic analysis, or econometric forecasting, including two (2) years of direct supervisory experience in a management and/or administrative capacity.

• Develop, coordinate and participate in programs for the collection, research, analysis, and interpretation of economic, financial, and statistical data; serve as the main point of contact for city departments and individuals requiring economic data and analysis.
• Conduct research on resolutions, ordinances, statutes and federal laws that may impact city revenue.
• Project city financial resources to serve as the basis for revenue and expenditure policy, the preparation of the city's annual operating budget, capital planning and budgeting, and debt issuance.
• Notify city officials of resource constraints and advise on options.
• Develop an understanding of the various revenue streams for the purpose of developing short‑ and long‑term forecasts.
• Consult with revenue‑generating entities as new estimates are developed.
• Present and explain economic and financial information and research results to members of the city council, the public, and private groups.
• Recommend and assist in implementing goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing economic and financial data and analysis services; implement policies and procedures.
• Interpret economic and financial data relative to the city's fiscal management; highlight issues and make recommendations to elected officials.
• Oversee, coordinate, and maintain an effective program to estimate and monitor city resources, particularly General Fund resources.
• Develop financial and economic databases; document revenue sources; develop an estimate methodology; work with departmental fiscal staff to improve their estimating capabilities and encourage greater accountability.
• Provide oversight and participate in the city's bond programs; forecast revenue sources and advise on debt structure; prepare and present materials on the city's economy and finances in disclosure documents for the city's bond issues.
• Provide assistance and consultation to a variety of professional and technical personnel within city and outside agencies engaged in economic research, financial analysis, and statistical activities.
• Maintain liaison with federal and state agencies, private employers and organizations; develop working relationships with professional and technical personnel engaged in the collection of financial and economic data, preparation of data series, economic and tax research, economic forecasting, and revenue estimations.
• Establish, evaluate and interpret technical material, economic publications, research studies, and regulations for management staff and subordinates.
• Oversee and participate in conducting fiscal impact analyses, including those involving computer‑based models; provide training and technical assistance to staff.
• Supervise assigned personnel: schedule, assign, and check work; appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinate supervisors; provide training and development; enforce personnel rules and regulations; counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony; interview applicants; recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, and merit pay or other employee status changes.

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This is an unclassified contract position.