What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? The government-wide direct hire authority for Economist, GS-0110 is being used to fill this position. Salary dependent upon the duty location selected. Locality pay tables can be found here NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. This position is under a bargaining unit.

Duties

As an Economist within the National Minerals Information Center, some of your specific duties will include:

Requirements

Qualifications

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Economist, all grade levels. Degree: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semesters hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. Combination of education and experience-course work as shown in "A" above, plus appropriate experience and/or additional education for a total of 4 years. The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in "A" above.(CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE) For GS-11 In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above, applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-11 level: **Three years of progressively higher-level graduate education (54 semester hours, 81 quarter hours or the equivalent) leading to a Ph.D. degree in economics or other directly related field of study or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in economics or other directly related field of study if it provided the knowledge, skill and abilities necessary to do the work of the position to be filled. **OR one year of appropriate professional experience in economics that is equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service. Examples of such experience may include: possessing professional expertise and (or) experience in the mining and mineral processing industry; having a mineral or resource economic education and (or) experience working as an economist in a mining and mineral processing company; participating in nonfuel mineral commodity supply chain analyses; experience with compiling mineral data from statistical surveys of mineral producers, evaluating results, and preparing tables for publication. This work typically involves developing data management protocols; evaluating news articles and company announcements for scientific significance; and writing monthly, quarterly, and/or annual statistical reports. **OR a combination of successfully completed graduate level education, as described above, that is beyond the second year of progressive graduate study and professional experience, as described above. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE GRADUATE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE) For GS-12: In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above, applicants must have one year of appropriate professional experience in economics this is equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Examples of such experience may include independent responsibility for creating and completing a well-defined study or responsibility for completing a phase of a larger study that required the planning and carrying out of routine work related to the economics of the mining and mineral processing industry including forecasting demand and supply of mineral commodities; life cycle analysis of mineral commodities; performing mineral commodity supply chain analyses; compiling data from statistical surveys of mineral producers, evaluating results, and preparing tables for publication. This work would have required the individual to select and make minor adaptations to procedures and accepted practices and handle unexpected conditions arising in the normal course of the work. At this level, individuals have the ability to independently perform difficult scientific work. For GS-13: In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above, applicants must have one year of appropriate professional experience in economics that is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Examples of such experience may include independent responsibility for creating and managing project team members in completing a well-defined study or for phases of a larger study that required the planning and carrying out of work related to the economics of the mining and mineral processing industry including; forecasting demand and supply of mineral commodities; life cycle analysis of mineral commodities; performing mineral commodity supply chain analyses; compiling data from statistical surveys of mineral producers, evaluating results, and preparing tables for publication. This work would have required the individual to select and develop process improvements and adaptations to procedures and accepted practices and handle unexpected conditions arising in the normal course of the work. At this level, individuals have the ability to independently perform and manage project teams to perform difficult scientific work. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

• 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, knowledge, and skills 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 completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/how-foreign-education-evaluated-federal-jobs .

Agency Benefits:

• USGS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework in accordance with the DOI Telework policy and with supervisor approval. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis.
• For additional information on our internal telework policy, please reference the Department of the Interior Telework Handbook at: https://www.doi.gov/telework/policies.
• Working for the U.S. Geological Survey offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; health, life, dental, vision, and long term care insurance, flexible spending accounts, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
• Temporary appointees expected to work at least 130 hours per month for at least 90 days will be eligible to enroll in a Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plan. Individuals eligible under this rule receive the full government contribution to their premiums regardless of work schedule and will also be eligible to participate in the Flexible Spending Accounts and Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program. Temporary appointees are not covered by the Federal Employee Retirement System and are ineligible for Federal life, dental, or vision insurance.

Contacts

• Address NATIONAL MINERALS INFORMATION CENTER 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Mail Stop 600 Reston, VA 20192 US
• Name: Samantha Albino
• Phone: 703-648-7468
• Email: [email protected]