This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). This position is for an agricultural economist who must independently collect, review, evaluate and analyze foreigneconomic data and market informationon the supply,deman, trade, and prices of specifiedagricultural commodities as they impact U.S. trade.

Duties

The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade level, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. Completes assignments from supervisors requiring conceptualization of market and/or trade policy developments, and the ability to transfer market intelligence into statistical and graphical relationships. Conduct foreign market/policy studies and analyses of world-wide supply, trade, marketing, and consumption of agricultural; commodities with emphasis on their direct or indirect impact on U.S. exports. Monitor, analyze, and report problems on foreign market developments, programs and policies which could affect the world outlook for the assigned commodity or commodities. Participate in all aspects of report publication, including data entry, table formation, and conceptualizing of graphics. Assist in the preparation of computer- generated reports in the Division. Help prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual trade estimates, and reviews and obtains final clearance for said reports.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
• Satisfactory Background investigation and/or fingerprint check
• Successful completion of one-year trial period
• Direct Deposit Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/
• Testing Designated Position: Selectee must submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and random testing thereafter. Final appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results for illegal drug use.
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

To be eligible, applicants must meet one of the following requirements; Completed all requirements for an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two (2) years, including those who anticipate to graduate after the spring 2023 semester; OR Individuals who, due to military service obligation, were precluded from applying to the Recent Graduates Program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility period described above shall have a full 2-year period of eligibility upon release or discharge from active duty. This eligibility period cannot extend more than 6 years from the date on which the requirements for the academic course of study were met. BASIC REQUIREMENT: DEGREE: Economics, that includes at least 21 semester hours in Economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. OR A combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements above, applicants must possess the experience requirements as follows: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE For the GS-09 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-7 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates experience: Evaluating, researching/collecting, and analyzing current and historical trends of economic data, as well as formulating conclusions and report preparation. Preparing tables, charts, graphs, or maps to better illustrate and support analytical conclusions; and Experience applying economic techniques and principles using mathematical and/or econometric models, statistical techniques, and software. OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree in agribusiness, applied economics, agricultural economics or related. OR 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in agribusiness, applied economics, agricultural economics or related. OR Combination of education and experience: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for the grade level. FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates experience: Evaluation, research/collection, and analysis of current and historical trends of economic or agricultural data. Preparation of tables, charts, graphs, or maps involved with economic analysis. Accessing and manipulating data from numerous sources and in database management systems. Application of economic techniques and principles using mathematical and/or econometric models, statistical techniques, and software. Present or teach economic concepts to specialized and general lay audiences. Economic analysis in areas such as agriculture, food policy, international trade, international development, energy, resource, and health. OR Education: Three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in an applicable field as shown above. OR Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-09/11 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Please see above for education qualification requirement information.

Transcripts including the date your degree was conferred are required. Applications will not be considered without this documentation.

Contacts

• Address Foreign Agricultural Service Human Capital Management Division 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Eric Hoyt
• Phone: (202) 777-9063
• Email: [email protected]