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. The position is located in the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Prices and Living Conditions (OPLC), Division of Price and Index Number Research (DPINR) at the D.C. National Office Headquarters. This position is outside the bargaining unit.

Duties

The BLS headquarters is currently located in Washington, D.C. but is in the process of relocating within the National Capital Area to Suitland, Maryland. If selected for this position, with an assigned duty station of Washington, D.C., you may be eligible for limited telework with approval from your supervisor, based on onsite duties and responsibilities, while the current headquarters is decommissioned and the future headquarters is being built. Upon completion of the new headquarters offices in Suitland, MD, you will be expected to report to the Suitland Federal Center after receiving notification to do so. At that time, you may be eligible to telework with approval from your supervisor, based on onsite duties and responsibilities, and if consistent with telework policies and mission needs of BLS. As a Supervisory Research Economist with the Division of Price and Index Number Research (DPINR) you will: Perform the full range of supervisory duties for a staff of professional research economists. Responsibilities include: assigning work and setting priorities; providing advice and instruction over technical and administrative matters; communicating research progress and results to program managers; reviewing completed work projects; evaluating performance; recommending selections, promotions and reassignments; identifying development needs; resolving minor complaints and furthering equal employment opportunity goals. Conduct empirical research designed to provide solutions to problems in price measurement and in the analysis of price behavior and consumer and producer behavior. Conduct research designed to evaluate the feasibility of production implementation of abstract conceptual solutions to problems in indexes and surveys. Devise new econometric and methodological techniques, where research problems cannot adequately be dealt with using standard available techniques. Prepare articles and reports to present research findings, and planning future projects consistent with long range objectives. Establish and maintain facilities for exchange of information with economists, statisticians, and other social scientists engaged in related research in government, academic and other research institutions.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
• Requires a supervisory probationary period if the requirement has not been met.

Qualifications

You must meet the Basic Requirements and the Minimum Qualifications to qualify for Supervisory Research Economist, as described below. 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. IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE APPLICANTS MUST ALSO MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED. Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-14, in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience: This experience must have equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience should include a thorough range of complex economic professional work and training. Applicants must meet all four specialized experience statements listed below to be considered qualified: Prepared and published articles on economic research findings; Presented economic research findings in public venues; Managed economic empirical research; Advised management or developed recommendations regarding economic statistics. 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. Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy. This position is being filled through the Direct Hire Authority. Traditional rating and ranking of applications do NOT apply. The Veteran's preference does not apply.

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 course work requirements for this position.

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Contacts

• Address Bureau of Labor Statistics 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 US
• Name: Holly Huntsberger
• Phone: 312-353-4781
• Email: [email protected]