Principal Economist for Solid Waste
1 day ago
Are you an experienced economist looking to apply your knowledge and skills to inform real-world decisions? Use your big data skills to assess economic, environmental, and social impacts of solid waste rate structure, policy, and program options with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU). SPU seeks a Principal Economist for Solid Waste to lead economic analysis, cost benefit analysis, life-cycle analysis, and forecasting that advances Seattle’s Zero Waste vision. The Principal Economist for Solid Waste is responsible for the design and execution of key Solid Waste Line of Business (SWLOB) projects requiring specialized economic and financial technical expertise to model and analyze data that inform solid waste rate-setting, financial and long-range program planning, capital planning, policy design and evaluation, and solid waste service options.
About Seattle Public Utilities (SPU): Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a Community Centered Utility whose mission is to foster healthy people, environment, and economy by partnering with our community to equitably manage water and waste resources for today and future generations. We deliver high quality, vital services, across four major lines of business: providing water, solid waste, drainage and wastewater services for Seattle residents and businesses. In addition, SPU provides drinking water for 1.5 million regional customers in Seattle and other municipalities. Our customers depend on us to deliver high quality, reliable, and cost-conscious utility services and to achieve the highest benefits possible for every investment we make.
Why join us? We know work isn't only about what you do it’s also about who you work for and with SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
- Hybrid work schedule opportunities
- Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
- Generous benefits package
- Free public transportation options
- City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
- Growth potential and advancement opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, design, conduct, and manage research and analysis of economic and financial data for the Solid Waste Line of Business in the areas of demand forecasting, recycling, composting, and other issues related to solid waste services.
- Develop, manage, and interpret various complex econometric models using statistical software and programming languages to forecast solid waste tonnages by customer sector and waste stream.
- Conduct economic analyses on topics such as economic impacts and feasibility of construction alternatives, economic forecasts, capital improvement projects, operational changes, and the economic impacts of new legislation, regulations, and contracts.
- Lead economic and financial analyses to support the following: benefit-cost or comparative analysis, life-cycle cost analysis, and rate analyses.
- Implement SPU's emphasis on race and social justice using economic analysis as a tool for identifying and analyzing data to understand how our services are delivered and to determine the impact on our ratepayers of programs and projects.
- Prepare and deliver reports and presentations assessing alternatives and providing recommendations on economic and financial research and analysis to SPU management, the public, Mayor's Office, City Council, and other agencies and organizations.
- May supervise and mentor a staff of one to two people. Review and evaluate the work of an economist and/or analyst to ensure consistency in methods and high-quality analytical work.
- May be responsible for procurement and management of contracts for consultant support of economic services for solid waste.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years professional experience in economic and financial research, modeling, and analysis.
Education: A master’s degree in economics, finance, business administration, or other field involving extensive course work in economic and financial theory and analysis. The graduate study may be replaced by four years of directly related professional experience.
Work Environment/Physical Demands: Work is performed in an office environment.
How to Apply: In addition to fully completing the online application, please attach your resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should address your knowledge and experience related to the position.
Salary and Benefits: The full salary range for this position is $59.51 - $69.03 per hour. The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holidays, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications.
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