Economics Statistics Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $81,030.00 - $137,590.00 Annually
Location : Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number: U3020-0426
Department: ADMINISTRATIVE
Opening Date: 04/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Requirements
MOS Code: 2085 (Navy), 3404 (Marine Corps), 13 (Army)
Education and Experience: Master's Degree or higher in Economics, Statistics or related field, plus four (4) years of experience public finance, economic analysis or econometric forecasting; including two (2) years of direct supervisory experience in a management and/or administrative capacity or a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Economics, Statistics or related field, plus six (6) years of experience public finance, economic analysis or econometric forecasting; including two (2) years of direct supervisory experience in a management and/or administrative capacity.
General Purpose
Under general direction, develop, coordinate and participate in programs for the collection, research, analysis and interpretation of economic, financial and statistical data and serve as the main point of contact for city departments and individuals requiring economic data and analysis.
Typical Duties
Develop, coordinate and participate in the research, collection and analysis of economic data. Involves: Conduct research on resolutions, ordinances, statues and federal laws that may impact city revenue. Project city financial resources as a basis for revenue and expenditure policy, preparation of the city's annual operating budget, capital planning and budgeting, and debt issuance. Apprise city officials of resource constraints and advise as to options. Develop an understanding of the various revenue streams for the purpose of developing short and long term forecasts. Consult with the revenue generating entities as new estimates are developed. Present and explain economic and financial information and research results to members of city council, public, and private groups.
Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives: establish schedules and methods for providing economic and financial data and analysis services; implement policies and procedures. Involves: Interpret economic and financial data relative to the city's fiscal management; highlight issues and make recommendations to elected officials as needed; respond to and assist city council staff on related issues. Develop, oversee, coordinate and maintain an effective program to estimate and monitor city resources, particularly General Fund resources. Develop financial and economic databases; document revenue sources; develop an estimate methodology; work with departmental fiscal staff to improve their estimating capabilities and focus on revenues to encourage greater accountability. Provide oversight and participate in the city's bond programs; forecast revenue sources and advise on debt structure; prepare and present materials on the city's economy and finances in disclosure documents for the city's bond issues.
Provide assistance and consultation to a variety of professional and technical personnel in various city and outside agencies engaged in economic research, financial analysis and statistics activities. Involves: Maintain liaison with Federal and State agencies, private employers and organizations; develop and maintain a working relationship with professional and technical personnel engaged in collection of financial and economic data, preparation of data series, economic and tax research, economic forecasting and revenue estimations. Establish, evaluate and interpret technical material, economic publications, research studies and regulations to management staff and subordinates. Oversee and participate in conducting fiscal impact analyses, including those involving computer-based models; provide training and technical assistance to staff.
Supervise assigned personnel. Involves: Schedule, assign and check work. Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinate supervisors. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, and merit pay or other employee status changes.
General Information
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Note: This is an unclassified contract position.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See résumé" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Determined by agreement
01
Which of the following best describes your education and experience as it relates to this position?

• PhD in Economics, Statistics or related field, plus two (2) years of experience public finance, economic analysis or econometric forecasting; including one (1) year of direct supervisory experience in a management and/or administrative capacity.
• Master's Degree or higher in Economics, Statistics or related field, plus four (4) years of experience public finance, economic analysis or econometric forecasting; including two (2) years of direct supervisory experience in a management and/or administrative capacity.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Economics, Statistics or related field, plus six (6) years of experience public finance, economic analysis or econometric forecasting; including two (2) years of direct supervisory experience in a management and/or administrative capacity.
• None of the above.

02
Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Have you had your diploma, transcripts, degree or other required documents translated and evaluated by an agency of NACES?

• Yes, it has been translated and certified and I can provide documentation upon a job offer.
• No, I have not had my degree translated and certified.
• N/A - my degree is from an accredited U.S. university or college.

03
Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application and the completeness of the responses to the Supplemental Questions. The following will disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process.-Failure to fully detail all work experience and job duties.-Failure to fully detail all lead, supervisory and managerial experience and duties if required. -Overlapping dates of work experience.-Copying and pasting directly from the job specification.-Responses referring to your résumé.

• I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.

Required Question