884682 - OPS Research Assistant - 40099672

Civicworks; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

FloridaCommerce in Tallahassee is seeking an OPS Research Assistant to collect, analyze, and compile employment and wage data for occupational estimates used by state planning bodies. The role includes conducting employer surveys, processing data, and maintaining employment statistics databases.

You will verify occupational classifications and work within the Labor Market Statistics team to support workforce policy decisions.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct high-volume cold calling to obtain survey responses.
• Knowledge of data collection methods and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and work independently.
• Working knowledge of basic statistics and data analysis.
• Experience in call center/high volume calling (preferred).
• One year of data collection or analysis experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and compile employment and wage data for occupational estimates used by state planning bodies.
• Conduct employer surveys and process data for accuracy.
• Verify occupational classifications and maintain employment statistics databases.
• Collaborate within the Labor Market Statistics team in Tallahassee.

Skills

Cold calling

Data collection

Communication skills

Data analysis basics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

The OPS Research Assistant collects, analyzes, and compiles employment and wage data for occupational employment estimates used by the Florida Workforce Estimating Conference and other state planning bodies. The role involves conducting employer surveys, processing data, verifying occupational classifications, and maintaining employment statistics databases. This position is part of the Labor Market Statistics team within FloridaCommerce's Division of Workforce Services in Tallahassee.

Key qualifications:

• Ability to conduct high-volume cold calling to obtain survey responses
• Knowledge of data collection methods and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and work independently
• Working knowledge of basic statistics and data analysis
• Experience in call center/high volume calling (preferred)
• One year of data collection or analysis experience (preferred)