JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017

NYC Office of the Comptroller

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Chief Economist

JOE ID Number: 2016-02_111455700
Date Posted: 08/01/2016
Date Inactive: 01/31/2017
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Chief Economist
Section: Other Nonacademic (Temporary, Part-Time, Non-Salaried, Consulting, Etc.)
Location: New York, New York, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: H0 -- General
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The New York City Comptroller, an independently elected official, is the Chief Financial Officer of the City of New York. The mission of the office is to ensure the financial health of New York City by advising the Mayor, the City Council, and the public of the City’s financial condition. The Comptroller also makes recommendations on City programs and operations, fiscal policies, and financial transactions.

Under the leadership of the Deputy Comptroller for Budget, the Chief Economist’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
•Managing and providing leadership to staff of about six professional analysts/economists within in the Economics and Revenue Unit engaged in analysis of local economic trends, including developments in labor, real estate and financial markets;
•Leading the development of local economic indicators, such as Gross City Product, other economic projections; and periodic reports to the public on the local economy;
•Managing and leading in-depth research on a range of economic issues; analysis and projection of trends in NYC tax revenue; evaluation of impacts of tax policy changes on local economy and tax revenues;

To Apply, Go To: Employment Opportunities at www.comptroller.nyc.gov

The NYC Comptroller’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
Application deadline: 08/11/2016