Regulatory Economist – Economic and Fiscal Impact Specialist

Job Description And Duties This position is eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. This position may be extended for up to 24 months or may become permanent. Working at the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Board) means much more than showing up for a job. You will work on programs that are vital to the health and safety of our community, work force, and the state. We recognize the strength in teamwork. We know that by encouraging collaboration and diversity, educating employers in best practices, and protecting the health and safety of employees through enforcement of the California Labor Code and regulations will benefit our economy as a whole. Be part of a team that prides itself in making a difference for Californians. The Board protects and improves the health and safety of working people in California by developing safety standards and regulation, providing consultation and recommendations on the more complex and highly sensitive proposed safety and health regulations, and evaluating and providing recommendations on petitions to revise regulations as well as requests for permanent variances from safety orders The Regulatory Economist – Economic and Fiscal Impact Specialist (Research Data Specialist II) is a working professional responsible for the development of macroeconomic studies to support development of the State’s safety standards and may participate as technical advisor to the Board during public hearings. The Regulatory Economist may consult with labor, management and public groups to develop ecohomic and fiscal regulatory impact assessments on the more complex and sensitive safety engineering problems. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR 249.3 To be considered for this Research Data Specialist II job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2361 Taking the RDS II examination and establishing List Eligibility is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions This position is located at: Sacramento Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board office 2520 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 350 Sacramento, CA 95833 Hybrid telework options are available and will be considered. This location offers easy freeway access, a variety of restaurants and shops nearby, and free parking! This is a Full-Time permanent position with the Board, located in a temperature controlled office environment with artificial lighting in a commercial office building. Incumbent will work at a desk, and is required to work extensively on computers as necessary for the drafting of letters, reports and other documents, and for research, email communication, file review, training and other purposes. Incumbent is expected to handle his/her own word processing. This is a full-time, Monday through Friday, position, however, Incumbent is expected to work all hours as necessary to accomplish his/her assignments, and although will generally average a 40-hour week, longer work hours may occasionally be required. Must be available to work outside normal business hours, including overnight travel, as needed. Special Requirements Directions for Statement of Qualifications: The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be double spaced and not exceed two (2) pages. Use Arial font, size 12. Describe an economic, fiscal, or macroeconomic analysis that required you to apply advanced analytical methods that you conducted or played a significant role in completing. Explain the purpose of the analysis, your specific role, the populations, industries, organizations, or other groups affected, and the research questions you sought to answer. Describe the analytical methods you used (e.g. statistical analysis, econometric modeling, forecasting, or other quantitative or qualitative methods), identify the data sources and explain how you evaluated the reliability and limitations of the data. Discuss the results of your analysis and how you communicated the results of the study. Application Instructions Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: Until Filled Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Industrial Relations Cert Mailing Address Sacramento Attn: Human Resources/Certs Unit 1416 9th Street, 13th Floor Sacramento , CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Industrial Relations Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento Human Resources/Certs Unit 1416 9th Street, 13th Floor Sacramento , CA 95814 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special Requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.