This position is located in the Office of Operations, Office of Economics, Applied Economics Division of the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC). Economists in this division analyze the conditions of competition and pricing in U.S. industries to help determine whether they are injured by foreign imports. The Commission may offer recruitment incentives for this position.

Duties

This position will provide economic expertise in support of the Office of Economics, Applied Economics Division. Expertise in examining the impacts of dumped or subsidized imports is desirable. We are looking for an individual with strong economic research and analytical skills who is comfortable working in a team environment and who has demonstrated exceptional written and oral communication skills. Key to the traits for success in this organization is an individual who develops networks and alliances and has demonstrated interpersonal skills that show understanding, courtesy, tact and empathy towards others. As an International Economist, you will perform the following major duties: Identify, collect, and analyze data and information necessary to satisfy the legal requirements related to import injury investigations, in general, and issues specific to each investigation. Compile large and detailed reports, qualitative and quantitative data sets, and information. Establish work relationships with agency staff and external parties in order to place the collected information in context. Prepare written reports, economic data compilation and analysis, and international trade-related research for reports, studies, and other Commission work products.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• Selectee may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.
• A Confidential Financial Disclosure Report may be required.
• Selectee must be able to pass a background investigation.
• Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications

You must meet all the requirements below by the closing date of the announcement and they must be clearly identified in your application, resume, or supporting documents. This includes any general and specialized experience, education, and/or selective placement factors mentioned. These are used to determine if you possess the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to successfully perform in this position. This occupation has a positive education and specialized experience requirement. Specifics are detailed below: Basic Education requirement for all applicants: Possession of bachelor's or higher degree in Economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting or calculus. You are required to submit a copy of your transcript(s) to verify this requirement. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. To qualify for the International Economist position, applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of full-time experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service (or comparable level of experience from outside the Federal service) to meet the specialized experience requirements. To qualify for the International Economist, GS-11, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal Service that includes: 1) Collecting, cleaning, and interpreting data from primary and official data sources; 2) Experience with survey-based data collections, including developing questionnaires to gather information from first party sources; 3) Creating detailed research reports and presentations to share findings, including presentations to teammates and reviewers; and 4) Proficiency in Excel or other data analysis tools. Or Have completed 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. To qualify for the International Economist, GS-12, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service that includes: 1) Collecting, cleaning, and interpreting data from primary and official data sources; 2) Experience with survey-based data collections, including developing questionnaires to gather information from first party sources; 3) Creating detailed research reports and presentations to share findings, including presentations to internal stakeholders and management; and 4) Utilizing Excel and other data analysis tools to analyze complex datasets and translate findings into understandable insights for non-technical stakeholders. To qualify for the International Economist, GS-13, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service that includes: 1) Collecting, cleaning, and interpreting data from primary and official data sources; 2) Leading survey-based data collections, including developing questionnaires to gather information from first party sources and identifying and correcting errors in responses; 3) Creating detailed research reports and presentations to share findings, including presentations to external stakeholders; 4) Utilizing Excel and other data analysis tools to analyze complex datasets and translate findings into understandable insights for non-technical stakeholders; and 5) Providing technical guidance on the above to lower-grade and peer economists. Both specialized experience and/or the substitution of education for experience, must have required an in-depth understanding of international economic principles and theories, such as the interplay of economic forces of goods and services across international borders, matters of trade policy, and product or industry competitiveness. 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

Basic Education requirement for all applicants:

Possession of Bachelor's or higher degree in Economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting or calculus. You are required to submit a copy of your transcript(s) to verify this requirement.

OR

Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Education May be Substituted for Experience as Follows:

At the GS-11 level: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree.

At the GS-12 level: There is no substitution of education for experience at this level.

At the GS-13 level: There is no substitution of education for experience at this level.

COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
To combine your experience and education, you must convert the figures to a percentage and add them together. The combined total percentages of your education and experience must equal at least 100% to qualify.

To calculate your percentage of undergraduate education, divide the number of undergraduate hours you've completed by 120. To calculate your percentage of graduate education, divide the number of graduate semester hours you've completed by 18. If your education is currently described in quarter hours, convert the quarter hours into semester hours by multiplying the quarter hours by the fraction 2/3. To determine your percentage of qualifying experience, you must divide your total number of months of qualifying experience by the required number of months of experience.

Finally, add your experience and education percentages. The two percentages must total at least 100% to be considered qualified.

You MUST submit copies of your college transcripts for verification of the education requirements. Unofficial copies are acceptable, however, if selected you will be required to furnish official transcripts. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the above educational requirements. Inadequate or illegible information could result in non-qualification and loss of consideration.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree.

A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website - US Department of Education. Another listing of services that an perform this evaluation is available at the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click on the link for a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials: NACES | Credentials Evaluations Provided by NACES Members.

Contacts

• Address Office of Economics 500 E St SW Washington, DC 20436 US
• Name: DeLon Ford
• Email: [email protected]