Economist

DIRECT HIRE CAREER OPPORTUNITY

STATE OF MAINE

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCIAL SERVICES

 

 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Women and Minorities Encouraged to Apply 

ECONOMIST

Date Issued:     August 14, 2008                       Date Closed to Application:  August 29, 2008

Pay Grade: 28                                                  Bargaining Unit: B = Professional and Technical

Job Class Code: 0519                                      Salary:  $41,350.40 - $56,846.40

PURPOSE OF ANNOUNCEMENT:   Maine Revenue Services seeks an economist for its Economic Research Division.  The Economic Research Division provides tax analysis to key Executive and Legislative branch policy makers relating to revenue forecasting and revenue estimates of proposed changes to the state’s tax laws.               

DESCRIPTION;  This position will assist in the creation of tax-related databases, the development and maintenance of tax models for forecasting and estimating, the preparation of Legislatively mandated studies, and the estimation of the revenue impact and policy implications of proposed legislation.  Interested individuals must be able to work independently, as well as with a diverse group of organizations and individuals both from within and outside of state government.  The ability to communicate complex economic and tax related issues, both orally and in writing, to other government agencies, elected officials, academics, the media and the public is essential.  The Economic Research Division is often required to analyze legislation within a short time period; therefore only individuals who are comfortable in a fast paced environment should apply.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Eight (8) years education and/or experience which would provide in-depth knowledge of economics and economic modeling and analysis.  Preference will be given to applicants with A Bachelor’s degree with significant course work in economics and statistics, and experience in applied economic research, economic analysis, statistical analysis, or the development of economic data bases

HOW TO APPLY: Please forward a letter of interest, resume and direct hire application form available at the Division of Financial & Personnel Services in Augusta, all Maine Career Center Offices, and on the Division of Financial & Personnel Services web page http://www.maine.gov/fps/opportunities. The completed application must be submitted by the closing date to: Lynn Kimmel, Personnel Specialist, Division of Financial & Personnel Services, 74 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0074, Telephone (207) 624-7412.

 

Value of State-paid Health and Dental Insurance: $336.80 Bi-Weekly

Value of State’s share of employee retirement contribution = 19.22% of pay