About the Position: Serves as a "senior economist" in the Economic and Social Analysis Branch with responsibility for performing the full scope of assigned studies, reports, and related work pertaining to the benefit analysis of existing and proposed civil works projects. Studies are separated into the four major categories of navigation, agricultural flood damage, urban flood studies, and a general water resource category.

Duties

Develops and compiles the economic portion of detailed feasibility studies, design memoranda, and other study requirements relating to such projects. Conducts field surveys, develops questionnaires, initiates correspondence, and utilizes published economic information in obtaining basic data. Determines and evaluates trends indicated by statistical compilation of economic data based upon linear regression analysis, historical growth trends, and professional judgment. Analyzes economic indicators such as population growth, per capita income, value of farm products sold, value added by manufacturing, land utilization, waterway traffic, etc. Establishes correlation between economic activity and commodity movements on specific waterways to provide the basis for determining benefits expected to accrue over the project life. Computes flood damages expected to occur within a flood plain both with and without project or modification to existing water resource project. Analyzes current land availability, land use, and other urban growth trends to determine future expected flood damages with and without project.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• One-year probationary period maybe required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Regional Economist: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in economics that includes 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the specialized experience listed below: Specialized Experience for the GS 12 Position: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) conducting economic analysis of benefits, costs, feasibility, and impacts of water resources projects; AND 2) using econometrics, statistics, and/or computer modeling to conduct economic analysis; AND 3) preparing reports and other documentation of economic analysis methodology and results. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Data AnalysisPlanning and EvaluatingStrategic ThinkingTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Qualification requirement: Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address GY-APF-W2R902 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, NEW ORLEANS DO NOT MAIL New Orleans, LA 70160 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk