JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016

King County

This listing is inactive.
Wastewater Treatment Division
Department of Natural Resources & Parks
Utilities Economist

JOE ID Number: 2015-02_111454297
Date Posted: 10/15/2015
Date Inactive: 01/31/2016
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Utilities Economist
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Seattle, Washington, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
H2 -- Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue
L9 -- Industry Studies: Transportation and Utilities
C1 -- Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General
Keywords:
Rate setting
Revenue forecasting
Quantitative analysis
Utility
Salary Range: $88,566.40 - $112,302.40 Annually
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The King County, Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Wastewater Treatment Division is seeking an economist to take a lead role in its rate-making and economic analysis functions. The Utility, located in Seattle, is completely funded through rates and charges with annual operating revenues of approximately $450 million and a capital program of approximately $200 million per year. The capital program is financed through cash and various debt instruments.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and developing economic and financial models and analyses in support of sewer rate and connection fee determinations; short and long-term economic, demographic and financial forecasting and analysis; economic impact analysis; assessing policy issues; and providing written reports and technical documentation.

An advanced degree is strongly preferred however the minimum requirements are a Bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics or applied mathematics or related field with major coursework in public finance and econometrics with 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in providing expert economic analysis and advice to a utility with a debt portfolio and capital program or similar industry. Advanced degrees in the relevant fields can substitute for the length of work experience.

Apply via this website: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/kingcounty/default.cfm

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
Application deadline: 11/01/2015