This position is located in the This position is responsible for planning and carrying out economic research, analyzing findings, and preparing reports presenting results. Assists in the development of policies and programs. Plans and carries out projects for collecting detailed economic data. Knowledge of computer data processing as it relates to economic research techniques to perform analyses of economic data. Ability to carry out complex economic and statistical analysis utilizing primary and secondary sources and a variety of statistical techniques to perform economic research and analysis.
Incumbent receives general direction from the supervisor who discusses broad objectives.
The incumbent independently plans and carries out the work, determining approach, methods, etc. Work products are reviewed for technical completeness and accuracy, compliance with policy and responsiveness to the needs of the user. The incumbent is responsible for selecting, modifying, and applying procedures to meet unexpected conditions. The assignments and issues to be addressed are varied and complex. The incumbent may present findings or they may be integrated into broader studies and may have responsibility for expanding or contracting studies.