Job Description and Duties THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.
The Labor Market Researcher (LMR) supports the County in making data-informed decisions about the local economy. Provides consultative services to help individuals and organizations access, utilize, and understand data concerning the building blocks of the local economy: industries, occupations, employment, unemployment, and more. Commensurate with their experience, the LMR gathers and analyzes statistical data and narrative information. Their analysis is packaged as reports, presentations, training, narratives, and interactive products provided to various individuals and organizations including educators, employers, local economic developers, public agencies, and workforce preparation staff. Deliverables to high-priority customers keep them apprised of the economic health of a region or local area. The LMR analyzes problems, develops appropriate solutions, and recommends effective courses of action for economic and workforce development partners.
The Labor Market Researcher forms partnerships with a variety of local organizations, including integrating services with the Employment Development Department, to promote economic development and job growth in the counties, the surrounding region and the state. The LMR, independently or in concert with other staff, represents and promotes the Department and the Labor Market Information Division at conferences and other public meetings.
The Labor Market Researcher regularly disseminates estimates of current and projected employment, unemployment, and other social and demographic data for their designated service area. Additionally, they prepare press releases of current labor force and industry employment data, written industry narratives (as required), trend analysis, and other more complex labor market information reports and publications appropriate to their experience and expertise.
This position is headquartered in the Riverside office and may be eligible for hybrid telework under EDD's telework policy. California Government Code Section 14200 requires employees to reside in California to telecommute. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.
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Working Conditions Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
Intermittent overnight travel required. Special Requirements A valid Class C California Driver's License is desired.
Incumbents must possess 12 semester or 18 quarter units of coursework in any combination of a data-driven research field, such as economics, mathematics, psychology, sociology, demography, geography, anthropology, statistics, data science or a research-related field AND one course in statistical methods.
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at . Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the "Application Instructions' section below and ensure the following:
Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678. Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the "Explanations" section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. Remove and do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only. Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Ability to read charts, tables, graphs or diagrams. Experience with gathering and organizing information needed by others. Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills. Experience with making oral presentations to a variety of audiences. Demonstrated experience utilizing data analysis tools and evaluating results. Ability to identify trends and patterns using historical data. Ability to gain and maintain cooperative working relationships at all levels. Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, , and the CalPERS website, .
Statement of Qualifications Requirements A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.
Applicants must include a cover letter, resume, and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this Research Data Analyst position. The cover letter and resume may each be no more than one page and should include the position title. The SOQ may be no more than one page, write the following three questions and your responses. Title the page "Statement of Qualification". Cover letters and resumes DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applicants failing to provide a SOQ will not be considered. Describe a project or assignment from your personal experience (work, school, volunteer, etc.) where you had to solve a problem. How did you identify the problem, gather and analyze the data, develop and evaluate the alternatives, and present the ideas and information so that the problem could be solved. Describe your writing experience to include preparing original correspondence and reports, editing another person's work, or courses taken in written communications. Describe your experience in preparing and delivering oral presentations, communicating your ideas, and responding effectively to specific questions from an audience. Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is required and must be included. School Transcripts Other -
A Cover Letter is required and must be included. Statement of Qualifications -
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.
Please see "Statement of Qualifications Requirements" section for more information about the SOQ.
