This position serves as an economist, providing economic analysis, evaluating trade policies and practices affecting the U.S. agricultural industry, and planning and coordinating policies and positions on highly complex trade issues.

Duties

The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Works independently or as a member of a team, performs research, analysis, and associated functions which contribute to the accomplishment of the agencys' mission to expand and maintain international market opportunities for U.S. agriculture. Participates in negotiating teams representing FAS and participates in major projects which are central to the agency's mission. Assists in preparing analytical material in connection with USG participation in international meetings and negotiations, produces briefing materials and related documents for executive-level use, and conducts briefings for senior USDA officials. Produces written and oral interpretive reports on agricultural trade policy issues. Analyzes data to evaluate consistency with U.S. Government objectives, policies, and legislation, formulating conclusions and recommendations for consideration by senior officials in making decisions, writing reports, and responding to inquiries. Applies professional economic techniques and principles to analyze factors and conditions impacting the competitive posture of the U.S. agricultural industry in international trade. Conducts in-depth analysis for use in the formulation of U.S. agricultural trade policy positions and recommendations developed by FAS.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• 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 E-Verify at 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

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. BASIC REQUIREMENT: DEGREE: economics, that included 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 A 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 AT THE GS-07 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level) that demonstrates: Ability to resolve routine problems and provide customer service, advice, and assistance on routine matters; Oral and written communications skills sufficient to clearly explain and describe data or issues involving work responsibilities; Proficiency with computer and software tools with an understanding of their applicability; Economic research or reporting. OR 1 year of graduate level coursework in agricultural economics, economics, applied economics, international economics or related degree. OR Superior academic achievement: To qualify based on superior academic achievement, you must have completed the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in agricultural economics, economics, applied economics, international economics. or related AND must meet certain GPA requirements. Superior Academic Achievement. (S.A.A.) applicants MUST provide a transcript in order to be considered under S.A.A. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-09 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-07 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Oral and written communications to internal and external audiences including team members, supervisors, and partner organizations. Conduct evaluation, collection, and analysis of current and historical trends of economic data, as well as formulating conclusions and report preparation. Preparation of tables, charts, graphs, or maps to better illustrate and support analytical conclusions. The application of economic techniques and principles using mathematical and/or econometric models, statistical techniques, and software. Ability to resolve routine problems and provide customer service, advice, and assistance on routine matters with economics or agricultural budget. OR AMaster's or equivalent graduate degree in agricultural economics, economics, applied economics, international economics, agribusiness, international agricultural development, or related. OR 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a M.S. or equivalent graduate degree in coursework shown above. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for both grade levels. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-07/09 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. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified. You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. You are qualifying for this position based on Superior Academic Achievement. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. 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.

Contacts

• Address Foreign Agricultural Service Human Capital Management Division 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Erricka Generoso
• Email: [email protected]