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Requisition No: 878021 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: ECONOMIC RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - 42000490

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42000490 

Salary:  $41,042.30 - $45,146.66 

Posting Closing Date: 07/04/2026 

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ECONOMIC RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT
BUREAU OF STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Nand Divate (850) 617-7329

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 A high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) years of professional or nonprofessional experience in economics, agricultural economics, statistics, research, or marketing; or 

A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university in economics, agricultural economics, statistics, or business and two (2) years of professional experience in economics, agricultural economics, statistics, research or marketing; or 

A master's degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university in economics, agricultural economics, statistics, or business and one (1) year of professional experience as described above; or 

A doctorate (8 years) from an accredited college or university in economics, agricultural economics, statistics or business.

Requires possession of a valid Driver License.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at "Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education." Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) 

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional travel required.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate's use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

Provide direct assistance to the staff on a variety of administrative, domestic and general research assignments. Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with division and department policies and procedures. Assist supervisor with managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner.

Maintain a high degree of expertise in the bureau's internal and external operations, capabilities, design, analytics, research and applications. Serve as consultant and collaborator with managers and contractors and as liaison to other divisions as needed.  Maintain a high level of expertise in technical database management, operations, information extraction and upgrades. Prepare and train personnel on the correct use and design of statistical charts, tables, reports, dashboards, predictive analytics, and other graphic presentations of facts and trends pertinent to the marketing of Florida agricultural products and internal tracking operations, inputs, outputs and metrics; conduct comparative analysis studies.

Responsible for market research and reporting in Florida, domestic U.S., and international markets including export-imports, retail consumption, prices, and movement of Florida agricultural products.  Ensure data is available to optimize knowledge and understanding of domestic and international supply/price positions.  Facilitate the implementation of "Fresh From Florida" marketing activities indirectly and directly as required. Provide consultation and recommendations to marketing teams.  Provide direction and advice on a full range of operations in the division as assigned.  Submit timely and accurate reports.  Maintain budget and conduct cost analysis as needed.

Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge and capability in general office procedures, databases and other technical capabilities needed to achieve superior results in missions, events and projects.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of public relations and marketing principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of program planning and evaluation techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communications.
• Knowledge of basic statistics.
• Knowledge of data collection principles and methods.
• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret economic data.
• Ability to prepare economic related charts, tables, slides and other graphic presentations of data.
• Ability to organize economic data into logical format and prepare technical reports.
• Ability to present information in a concise and organized manner.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate program activities.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and advice to agricultural groups.
• Ability to analyze economic trends in agriculture.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.  The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the "Total Compensation Estimator Tool" located above under the "Posting Closing Date."

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.