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Requisition No: 879511 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: 879511 - CHIEF OF LABOR MARKET STATISTICS - 40050000

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 40050000 

Salary:  $90,000 - $120,000 

Posting Closing Date: 08/21/2026 

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JOB TYPE:    FULL TIME / Selected Exempt Service
POSITION LOCATION:      Tallahassee, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position) 

Chief of Labor Market Statistics

OPEN COMPETITIVE

www.floridajobs.org/

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Bureau Chief of Labor Market Statistics manages the production, analysis, and delivery of Florida’s official labor market statistics such as employment, unemployment, and wage data.

• Works cooperatively with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) to meet over 300 federal contract deliverables.
• Oversees 70 staff members with a budget of almost $5 million.
• Participates actively within the federal/state cooperative statistical system with other states, the Workforce Information Council (WIC), policy councils, work groups, the LMI Institute, the Analyst Resource Center (ARC), the Projections Managing Partnership (PMP), the Estimates Delivery System (EDS), the Census Bureau’s Local Employment Dynamics (LED), and the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA).
• Provides data and analysis for the Governor’s Office, the Legislature, Secretary of Commerce and Communications offices.
• Works closely to meet the data needs of CareerSource Florida, the 21 local workforce development boards, Enterprise Florida, local Economic Development Councils (EDCs), the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Florida Economic Development Council (FDEC), and Education (the university and college systems, post-secondary education, and private post-secondary institutions).
• Prepares monthly press releases and supporting documents to release new labor statistics to the media; prepares responses for media requests; and hosts press conferences, as needed.
• Demonstrates strong customer service values in terms of response time, meeting due dates, and data accuracy.
• Makes public presentations serving as a keynote speaker at conferences, workshops, and before the Legislature.
• Improves and enhances internet data delivery applications for labor statistics; continues to build, enhance, and market the new Occupational Supply/Demand system.
• Promotes state capacity building through training, interaction, and outreach with other states and partner organizations; promotes strong software skills and analytical capabilities of staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge of statistical methods including modeling, sampling, estimating, and impact analysis.
• Possesses strong writing, editing, and analytic skills for publications, press releases, and data reports.
• Promotes data quality to improve economic decision-making for employers, job seekers, and other data users.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Public speaking ability.

Qualifications:

As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records. 

Minimum:

• Must be able to travel and work overtime.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Economics.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing economic research and analysis, or related, activities.

Pay:

$90,000 - $120,000 annually.

Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

The Work You Will Do:        

The Bureau Chief of Labor Market Statistics manages the production, analysis, and delivery of Florida’s official labor market statistics such as employment, unemployment, and wage data. The Bureau of Labor Market Statistics also assists FloridaCommerce with effectively using agency data for strategic and operational decision making. 

The Difference You Will Make:

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.  Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader.  We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

Where You Will Work:     

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend.  FloridaCommerce’s main office is located in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you an experience vibrant with a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture.

Tallahassee is:

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (https://talgov.com/ )
• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )
• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

*  State Group Insurance coverage options+
 (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

*  Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)

*  Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year

*  Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

*  Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)

*  Flexible Spending Accounts

*  Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)

*  Ongoing comprehensive training provided

*  Career Growth      

*  Highly skilled, professional environment

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.