ECONOMIST V - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

State of Hawai'i; Hawaii; On-site; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawai'i Department of Taxation, Tax Research & Planning Office, seeks a qualified analyst to conduct economic research and prepare studies to inform tax legislation and policy decisions. The role supports forecasting and analysis for revenue policy and program evaluation.

Responsibilities include applying accepted statistical methods, developing reports, and assisting in the evaluation of tax proposals while collaborating with the Council on Revenues and related offices.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Education: bachelor's degree in economics or finance.
• Specialized experience: four years of progressively responsible economic research and analysis.
• Substitutions allowed per Minimum Qualification Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and prepare studies using accepted statistical and analytical techniques to assist in developing new tax legislation and in evaluating existing tax policies and programs.
• Provide economic analysis to support the design and evaluation of tax policies and programs.

Skills

Economic analysis

Economic research

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics or finance

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-0229

This vacancy is with the Department of Taxation, Tax Research & Planning Office.

Salary: $6,221 to $7,568 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

The position is located in the Tax Research and Planning Office, Department of Taxation. The Tax Research and Planning Office (Office) prepares statistical reports on tax collection, provides estimates of the revenue consequences of proposed legislation, and conducts research to help design and evaluate State tax policies and programs.

The Office provides administrative and technical support to the Council on Revenues, which provides forecasts of general fund tax revenues and the state's total personal income. The Office supports the Council on Revenues by maintaining an econometric model and data required to predict tax collections based on forecasts of various economic variables that are provided by the Council members.

The primary purpose of this position is to conduct research and prepare studies using accepted statistical and analytical techniques to assist in developing new tax legislation and in evaluating existing tax policies and tax programs.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Education: A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university with a major in economics or finance.

Specialized Experience: Four Years of progressively responsible work experience conducting complex economic research studies and analyses of major economic areas or issues which demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of economic principles and theories, as well as the implications of economic information and trends; and skill in the application of economic analysis in the formulation of sound projects and programs.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements (click link below), will apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

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The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

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