This vacancy is for a Supervisory Economist position in the Direct Investment Division located at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Supervisory Economist, ZP-0110-5, FPL ZP-5 positions within the Bureau of Economic Analysis in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Duties

Conduct direct investment surveys. Use and apply survey methodology and data collection knowledge and use statistical and econometrics techniques. Communicate in person and in writing to explain economic data or topics or to resolve technical issues. Oversee the operations of the branch and to plan, direct, and review work performed by staff.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• U.S. Citizen
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service if applicable. (www.sss.gov)
• A one-year probationary period may be required .
• A supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Relocation expenses may not be paid.
• This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.
• Relocation expenses may not be paid.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Requirement: Basic Requirements Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. or Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Evaluation of Experience Examples of qualifying experience include: individual economic research assignments requiring planning, information assembly, analysis and evaluation, conclusions and report preparation; supervisory or project coordination assignments involving a staff of professional economists, and requiring the evaluation and interpretation of economic information; or teaching assignments in a college or university that included both class instruction in economics subjects and one of the following (1) personal research that produced evidence of results, (2) direction of graduate theses in economics, or (3) service as a consultant or advisor on technical economics problems. AND Specialized Experience: For the Band V (GS-15), you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the Band IV (GS-14) in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: conducting surveys, survey methodology, data collection, and statistical and econometric techniques; communicating or explaining economic data and resolving technical issues; leading and supervising projects and staff. OR Education: Education cannot be substituted at this band/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, 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.

Contacts

• Address Bureau of Economic Analysis 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20233 US
• Name: Shirell Briscoe
• Phone: 301-763-1307
• Email: [email protected]