Review Vacancy
TitleAssociate Economist (Labor Research) - Buffalo
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually
Duties Description Responds to ad hoc requests from within DOL, other state agencies or from the general public when necessary.
Instruct, train and supervise co-workers who assist. Verify, evaluate and analyze Unemployment Insurance data.
Create charts, tables and graphs to display the data, using Excel or other appropriate software application.
Prepare any written narrative or analysis of the data displays using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook or other software.
Compile, verify and analyze UI data from the Data Warehouse, legacy mainframe and UISIM source.
Assist in replicating reports from the legacy mainframe system or other source using the Data Warehouse.
Assist with special research projects such as the UISIM project and participate in original studies or on other work groups.
Display positive interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills with coworkers and when completing work assignments.
Provide technical training sessions on the Extract Transfer Load (ETL) process, data validation, and automation tools to improve staff capability which ties in directly with the UISIM project.
Lead and mentor fellow staff in data analysis techniques, SQL development, and best practices for documentation and reporting.
Develop samples of best practices in reporting through collaboration with fellow staff and documented practices.
Evaluate scenarios based on current UI system processes and verify that the new system can produce similar results.
Conduct in-depth analyses comparing system outputs to validate accuracy and identify trends or discrepancies during system rollouts.
Minimum Qualifications Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
A review of your state history is needed, if you meet any of the below Permanent Competitive qualifications. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information via email, a representative from our office will contact you via phone.
Reassignment Qualifications: (DOL EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in an Associate Economist (Labor Research), Grade 23; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Associate Economist (Labor Research) eligible list for this location, if one exists.
70.1 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 23 or higher determined to be similar by Civil Service.
Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/ .
52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications:
To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the Department of Labor promotion field and have one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service as a Senior Economist, Senior Economist (Environmental Impact), or a Senior Economist (Labor Research). If 3 or fewer qualified Department of Labor Senior Economist, Senior Economist (Environmental Impact), or Senior Economist (Labor Research) respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified Senior Economist, Senior Economist (Environmental Impact), or Senior Economist (Labor Research) without further examination.
Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.
Provisional Qualifications:
Candidates with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service as a Senior Economist, Senior Economist (Environmental Impact), or a Senior Economist (Labor Research) may apply. The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.
Additional Comments If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.
Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.
Additional Comments:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
• Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
• Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
• NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
• Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
• Paid Parental Leave
Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers—the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us
DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.
Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov
Email Address YourDOLJourneyIsHere@labor.ny.gov
Address
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Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please copy and paste the following into your web browser: https://on.ny.gov/apply2dol
The Vacancy ID for this vacancy is: 202391
All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Unofficial transcripts and/or other documents will be required for certain positions as indicated in the minimum qualifications. These documents must be received by Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Documents must be uploaded as unlocked and accessible attachments. If experiencing difficulties with the above link, please reach out to YourDOLJourneyIsHere@labor.ny.gov Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
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