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LABOR MARKET SPECIALIST 1/2/3

Salary

$2,922.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

LMS123-216405-011326-HC

Department

Louisiana Works

Division

Office of Workforce Development

Opening Date

01/14/2026

Closing Date

1/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Office of Workforce Development

Division: OIS Research and Statistics

Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone.

Learn More About Louisiana Works (https://www.laworks.net/)

TheLabor Market Specialistplays a key role in preparing, collecting, analyzing, and assigning occupational codes for the OEWS sample. This position reviews returned reports for accuracy, completeness, and content, and analyzes the returned data to assign appropriate occupational classification and wage data for accuracy. Some travel for training may be required.

TheOffice of Workforce Development (OWD)is a key division of Louisiana Works managing programs in workforce training, job placement, apprenticeships, and business engagement. Through collaboration with local boards, educational institutions, and industry partners, OWD aims to improve economic mobility for job seekers and ensure Louisiana employers have the skilled talent they need, contributing to the state’s economic growth.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

- Successful Behaviors: Follows direction reliably, adjusts to feedback, and completes tasks on time.

Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

- Successful Behaviors: Communicates clearly, listens actively, and explains complex ideas well.

Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.

- Successful Behaviors: Collects accurate data, finds patterns, shares insights clearly, and uses data to make informed, ethical decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

Six semester hours in economics with an additional six semester hours in economics, math, computer science, statistics, or marketing plus one of the following:

Three years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, or statistical analysis; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=166080) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

+ Contribute to the address refinement process for each OEWS sample survey. This requires the Specialist to conduct a thorough analysis of each sample unit assigned to them for completeness and accuracy of the contact information, solvency of unit and industry classification.

+ Conduct a comprehensive review of the completed respondent surveys assigned. This review includes the analysis of the occupations reported against the standard industry pattern to identify the presence of abnormalities in the reported data.

+ Assist in the non-response follow-up process. This process involves contacting all non-response units to solicit their voluntary assistance in completing the survey. The non-response contact may involve utilizing the telephone, fax, or email.

+ Conduct a quality assurance process to uncover possible errors in the reported data.

+ Assist in the analysis of the final estimates based on the collected data. The Labor Market Specialist will use statistical tools as well as local labor market knowledge to suppress estimates based on incorrect or incomplete information.

+ Publish OEWS estimates to the Louisiana Works website. The specialist will analyze occupations and/or industry compositions for publication.

+ Other duties as assigned

Position Specific Details:

Appointment Type:Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty

Career Progression Group: Labor Market Specialist 1 / Labor Market Specialist 2 / Labor Market Specialist 3

Please click on the links below to learn more about each job level:

LABOR MARKET SPECIALIST 1 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=166080)

LABOR MARKET SPECIALIST 2

LABOR MARKET SPECIALIST 3 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=166100)

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the“Apply”link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Heather Courville

[email protected] ([email protected])

Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer andSAMEagency, which serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities • TDD# 800-259-5154.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

Do you have experience in analyzing data and preparing reports?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you have experience in collecting and analyzing data on employment, unemployment wages, and industry trends?

+ Yes

+ No

03

UD - 26: Using Data - How do you work with data to generate insights or inform decisions?

+ I struggle to collect, analyze, or use data effectively, and I may misuse or present sensitive information incorrectly.

+ I can work with basic data, but I may miss key trends, present it unclearly, or need help applying insights.

+ I collect accurate data, identify patterns, share insights clearly, and use data to make informed, ethical decisions.

+ I use advanced techniques to uncover insights, tell clear data stories, and proactively protect sensitive information.

04

UD - 26: Using Data - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

05

CE - 26: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

+ I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.

+ I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.

+ I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.

+ I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

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CE - 26: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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ADi - 26: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?

+ I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.

+ I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.

+ I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.

+ I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.

08

ADi - 26: Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

09

Do you possess six semester hours in economics AND an additional six semester hours in economics, math, computer science, statistics, or marketing?

10

If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered 'no,' type N/A. Example: ECON 2000 - Principles of Microeconomics- 3 hrs – LSU NOTE: Failure to list all specific courses may result in your application being considered incomplete.

Required Question

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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