Managing Economist

• Performing environmental or natural resource valuation or policy analysis, econometric analysis, and survey research (including survey design, implementation and analysis)
• Simultaneously and successfully managing multiple environmental economics projects
• Developing, application, and publication of environmental valuation methods, including conjoint (or choice) methods, contingent valuation, hedonic pricing methods, market prices, and habitat and resource equivalency analysis.
• Developing and applying state-of-the-art methods in recreation research, including methods such as travel cost models, contingent valuation and contingent behavior models, benefits transfer, and participation and attitudinal analysis.
• Developing new business and cultivating new clients
• Directing and participating in interdisciplinary teams
• Supervising and mentoring staff
• Making professional presentations to clients and peers
• Managing all aspects of projects (client communication, contracting and subcontracting, project tracking, technical work, labor allocation etc.)

• Qualified applicants will hold the following qualifications:
• PhD in natural resource/environmental economics with a minimum of 3 years non-academic, applied, and directly relevant experience or MA/MS with a minimum of 5 years experience
• Proven commitment to excellence and quality control
• The ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong quantitative and computer skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Experience conducting analysis of water quality or quantity, air quality, or climate change a plus.

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