LABOR MARKET SPECIALIST 1/2

LABOR MARKET SPECIALIST 1/2

Salary

$2,922.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

LMS12-226601-092526-HC

Department

Louisiana Works

Opening Date

09/25/2026

Closing Date

10/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Office of Workforce Development

Division: OIS Research and Statistics

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone.

Learn more about Louisiana Works

The Labor Market Specialist 1/2 plays a key role in preparing, collecting, and analyzing survey data for the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program. This position reviews returned reports for accuracy, completeness, and content and analyzes returned data to assign appropriate occupational codes and evaluate wage data for accuracy. Some travel for training may be required.

The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) is a key division of Louisiana Works managing programs in workforce training, job placement, apprenticeships, and business engagement. Through collaboration with local boards, educational institutions, and industry partners, OWD aims to improve economic mobility for job seekers and ensure Louisiana employers have the skilled talent they need, contributing to the state's economic growth.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

Six semester hours in economics with an additional six semester hours in economics, math, computer science, statistics, or marketing plus one of the following:

Three years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, or statistical analysis; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelors degree.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Exercise judgement and leverage professional knowledge of industry and occupation characteristics to ensure the data produced by the OEWS unit is statistically reliable.
• Process completed surveys in accordance with guidance provided by federal agencies such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
• Assign proper occupation codes based on the Office of Management and Budget's Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) System and analyze reported occupation codes against standard industry patterns.
• Assist in the address refinement efforts for every OEWS sample, including a thorough analysis of each designated sample unit to ensure the solvency of the business, correct industry classification, and the accuracy of all contact information.
• Communicate with employers included in the OEWS sample through email and phone calls, as needed.
• Conduct a quality assurance process to uncover possible errors in the reported data.
• Assist in the analysis of the final estimates based on the collected data by using statistical tools as well as local labor market knowledge to suppress estimates based on incorrect or incomplete information.
• Publish OEWS estimates to the Louisiana Works website. The specialist will analyze occupations and/or industry compositions for publication.
• Support other Research & Statistics programs and units as needed, including the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program; the Current Employment Statistics (CES) program; the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program; the Occupational Safety and Health Statistics (OSHS) program, and the Labor Market Information (LMI) unit.

Position Specific Details:

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty

Career Progression Group: Labor Market Specialist 1 / Labor Market Specialist 2

Please click on the links below to learn more about each job level:

LABOR MARKET SPECIALIST 1

LABOR MARKET SPECIALIST 2

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Heather Courville

heather.courville@la.gov

Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency, which serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities • TDD# 800-259-5154.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

Do you have experience in analyzing data and preparing reports?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience in collecting and analyzing data on employment, unemployment wages, and industry trends?

• Yes
• No

03

Acting Decisively - How well do you make timely, confident decisions using sound reasoning?

• I avoid making decisions, rely on others, and struggle to stay confident under pressure.
• I make decisions with help, second-guess myself, and tend to stick with familiar methods.
• I make timely decisions, take responsibility for the outcome, and explain my reasoning clearly.
• I make bold decisions, adapt quickly, and help lead others through uncertainty.

04

Acting Decisively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

05

Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

• I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
• I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
• I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
• I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

06

Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

07

Using Data - How do you work with data to generate insights or inform decisions?

• I struggle to collect, analyze, or use data effectively, and I may misuse or present sensitive information incorrectly.
• I can work with basic data, but I may miss key trends, present it unclearly, or need help applying insights.
• I collect accurate data, identify patterns, share insights clearly, and use data to make informed, ethical decisions.
• I use advanced techniques to uncover insights, tell clear data stories, and proactively protect sensitive information.

08

Using Data - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

09

Do you have six semester hours in economics with an additional six semester hours in economics, math, computer science, statistics?

• Yes
• No

10

If you answered yes to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered no, type N/A. Example: ACCT 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 hrs - LSU NOTE: Failure to list all specific courses may result in your application being considered incomplete.

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm