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MyFlorida RESEARCH ECONOMIST - SES - 73001713 in TALLAHASSEE, Florida
RESEARCH ECONOMIST - SES - 73001713
Date: Jun 19, 2024
Location:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311
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Requisition No: 831629
Agency: Department of Revenue
Working Title: RESEARCH ECONOMIST - SES - 73001713
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 73001713
Salary: $64,980.00 - $80,040.00 / annually
Posting Closing Date: 07/12/2024
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Florida Department of Revenue
Office of Tax Research
Research Economist-SES
Tallahassee
If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals, businesses and families across the state, the Florida Department of Revenue invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and providing employment opportunities to veterans and individuals who have a disability. To learn more about the Department of Revenue’s excellent array of benefits, including career training, tuition waivers, paid vacations, insurance, and retirement programs, visit our website (https://floridarevenue.com/sites/careers/SitePages/Home.aspx) .
JOB SUMMARY:
This is a Research Economist – SES position in the Department of Revenue’s Executive Support Program’s Office of Tax Research in Tallahassee. This position produces and maintains econometric and macro-simulation tax models in support of various functions inside and outside the department. These functions include the Revenue Estimating Conference’s various conferences, particularly the General Revenue Estimating Conference, as well fiscal impact analyses for proposed and passed legislation. This position requires expertise in specific tax areas and understanding of the state’s tax structure. Applicant must be able to perform fiscal analyses of tax issues and forecasting for the Revenue Estimating Conference using various analytical techniques and data sources.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced degree in Economics, Statistics, Finance or Accounting*
Experience using Microsoft Excel and statistical software, e.g., SAS, STATA, SPSS and/or EVIEWS
SUBSTITUTIONS:
*Work experience with data analysis, statistical analysis, analysis of tax proposals, or the legislative process may substitute for the required degree.
PREFERENCES:
Experience working with the Revenue Estimating Conference and the Legislature.
Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of Florida’s tax structure.
SALARY: $64,980.00 - $80,040.00
BENEFITS:
Benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance, life insurance, tuition waivers, paid sick and personal leave, paid parental leave, 10 paid holidays annually, retirement savings, and vision and dental insurance.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
CONTACT INFORMATION: Luz Acosta, (850) 717-6472, Luz.Acosta-Pandolfi@floridarevenue.com .
SCREENING DISCLAIMER: Your responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by skills and/or e xperiences you stated on your candidate profile and/or resume.
SKILLS VERIFICATION TEST OR ONLINE ASSESSMENT: If you meet the minimum job requirements, we might require you to take a skills verification test or an online skills assessment to be considered for an interview.
CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: You will be required to undergo a National Level-2 criminal background check which requires you to provide your fingerprints.
REMINDER: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at http://www.sss.gov .
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee