Labor Market Analyst 2

Who We Are
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Public Assistance
• Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone's world!
Agency Mission
To improve the well-being of Ohio's workforce and families by promoting economic self-sufficiency and ensuring the safety of Ohio's most vulnerable citizens.
Our Vision
To be the nation's leading workforce development and family support system.
Our Values
Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, Integrity, and Compassion
Office of Workforce Development
Building Ohio's Workforce. Creating Innovative Solutions. Promoting Economic Independence and Growth.
What You'll Do
In this position, you will be part of the Bureau of Labor Market Information (LMI). LMI is responsible for producing employment statistics and projections under the direction of the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Y ou will serve as an analyst on the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program which is responsible for conducting a survey of employers and producing annual occupation and wage estimates. This position works independently and reports to the Labor Market Program Supervisor in the OEWS section.
• Conduct phone and email interviews with employers.
• Process survey submissions by assigning Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes to reported occupational information.
• Enter coded data into the OEWS database.
Necessary Skills:

• Advance Microsoft Excel skills
• Microsoft Access skills
• Statistical analysis skills
• Writing skills

Schedule:

• Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Travel:

• Travel may be required for business purposes.
• In-state trainings and all-staff meetings are approximately three to four times a year.
• Out of state conferences are about once every two years.

Challenges:

• You may interview uncooperative, hostile, or upset people.
• You may spend significant time contacting employers by telephone
• Work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Manage competing deadlines.
• Work with large datasets.
• Make quick determinations with limited information.

PN(s):20037719
Qualifications
The following are the minimum qualifications for this position. For further consideration, applicants must clearly identify how qualifications are met within the education or experience sections of the application.
Option 1 :

• Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science to include 1 course in parametric statistics (e.g., regression analysis; normal distribution; analysis of variance; link relative)

AND

• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in application of social research methods which included 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in computer operations (e.g., Microsoft Office; Microsoft Access; Statistical Access; Statistical Analysis System [SAS]; Statistical Package for Social Sciences [SPSS])

Option 2 :

• 3 yrs. exp. in social or behavioral science which included 12 mos. exp. in application of social research methods & 6 mos. exp. in computer operations (e.g., Microsoft Office; Microsoft Access; Statistical Access; Statistical Analysis System [SAS]; Statistical Package for Social Sciences [SPSS]).

Option 3

• 1 yr. exp. as Labor Market Analyst 1, 66331.

Option 4

• The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for employment noted above.

Tips For Your Application
When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.
Pay Information
This position is in the State of Ohio's OCSEA Pay Schedule, Pay Range 30. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $23.49 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.
Pay Range 30
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Hourly
$23.49
$24.39
$25.45
$26.63
$27.84
$29.06
$30.55
Annual
$48,859
$50,731
$52,936
$55,390
$57,907
$60,445
$63,544
Months of Employment
At Hire
6 months
18 months
30 months
42 months
54 Months
66 months
Technical & Professional Skills Utilized: Research
Tips For Your Application
When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.
What's In It For You
We offer our employees a sustainable lifestyle that includes a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work!
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website . Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan. For more information, check out the 2023-24 MyBenefits Guide Online flipbook or PDF copy and see pages 8-9 for costs.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• BU: Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
• Exempt: Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums free starting the first of the month following start date.

Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. As a new employee, you will be automatically enrolled into Ohio Deferred Compensation unless you opt-out within 90 days of hire date. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.