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Labor Economist II - Research
DUTIES: Researches and provides assistance on major subjects affecting public and private sector employees such as employment laws, working conditions, fiscal analysis, privatization and contract negotiations. Monitors, researches and assists in the development of legislation, policies and procedures to deal effectively with issues of interest to AFSCME. Serves as staff liaison and resource on specific issues and/or sectors. May prepare and present testimony before city, county, and state legislatures and the press. Conducts briefings and workshops to explain issues. Writes articles, manuals, and fact sheets on program areas of concentration. REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with course work in economics, political science, public policy, public administration, labor relations, and five to seven years of directly related experience. Experience in analyzing and projecting trends affecting unions, workers and the public sector or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities: through knowledge of the collective bargaining process and issues including employment benefits, labor unions and labor laws. Ability to independently develop new programs or resource materials, including formulation of program strategies. Effective communications skills, both orally and in writing, so that technical information is translated into understandable formats and/or used to train AFSCME affiliates. Advanced skills in the use of personal computers and database software, ability to develop models and projections as well as perform more complex statistical analyses. May assume a lead role in projects; work is reviewed to ensure adherence to departmental policies. Travel required. |
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