The Bureau of Labor Statistics measures labor market activity, working conditions, price changes, and productivity in the U.S. economy to support public and private decision making. This position is with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Office of Field Operations, Dallas Region, Division of National Compensation Survey (NCS). This position is inside the bargaining unit.

Duties

This position serves as a key technical expert for the NCS for the Employment Cost Index (ECI). The incumbent improves survey collection procedures and survey non-response; assist journey-level Field Economists in developing strategies for soliciting participation from critical respondents in multiple BLS wage programs; and applies and interprets statistical techniques and methodologies to complex collection situations. Applies statistical procedures to extensively analyze and validate aggregate quality assurance and other data-base information for keys to improving the programs and field procedures, and ensures that survey needs are met across assigned region consistent with statistical, economic, and procedural requirements by looking for structural improvement possibilities in program implementation. Develops and conducts regional training workshops and provides on-the - job training for field staff on the more complex industries and procedures. Analyzes the RDA data to identify future training needs, and to propose methodological and procedural changes aimed at improving quality and productivity. Participates on national teams which address program related issues and problems that are nationwide in scope. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Requires a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of time-in-grade (52 weeks at the next lower grade), time-after-competitive-appointment (90 days), and minimum qualifications (52 weeks equivalent to the next lower grade in federal service). These requirements must be met within 30 days of the announcement closing date. This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled either as an Economist or Statistician (Economics). BASIC REQUIREMENTS Economist, GS-0110: A) Degree in economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting or calculus. OR B) A combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Statistician (Economics), GS-1530: A) Degree that included 15 semester hours in statistics (or in mathematics and statistics, provided at least 6 semester hours were in statistics), and 9 additional semester hours in one or more of the following: physical or biological sciences, medicine, education, or engineering; or in the social sciences including demography, history, economics, social welfare, geography, international relations, social or cultural anthropology, health sociology, political science, public administration, psychology, etc. Credit toward meeting statistical course requirements should be given for courses in which 50 percent of the course content appears to be statistical methods, e.g., courses that included studies in research methods in psychology or economics such as tests and measurements or business cycles, or courses in methods of processing mass statistical data such as tabulating methods or electronic data processing. OR B) A combination of education and experience - courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The experience should have included a full range of professional statistical work such as (a) sampling, (b) collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data, and (c) applying statistical techniques such as measurement of central tendency, dispersion, skewness, sampling error, simple and multiple correlation, analysis of variance, and tests of significance In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement above, applicants must also meet the minimum qualifications to be considered. For GS-13: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Qualifying specialized experience includes: Provides technical assistance and guidance in the collection, processing, estimating, analysis, and interpretation of economic data; Proficient at presenting materials of a technical nature to a diverse group and provides training to a diverse group; Recommends changes in technical procedures, organization, staffing, and budget to improve program effectiveness and data adequacy; and/or Reviews program plans and specifications and comments on their adequacies and expected impact. For additional information, refer to the Office of Personnel Management Operating Manual for Qualification Standards, Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Professional and Scientific Positions. Individual Occupation Requirements for Economist Series GS-110. Individual Occupation Requirement for Statistician Series GS-1530.

Education

Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

Contacts

• Address Bureau of Labor Statistics 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 US
• Name: Chia Moua
• Phone: 312-353-4455
• Email: [email protected]