About the Position: Regional Economist is responsible for economic aspects of the mission for Branch such as planning, organizing, developing, coordinating, and conducting economic studies and analyses of river systems and river basins of water resource development projects for flood control, ecosystem restoration, water supply, navigation, recreation, electric power and other comprehensive water historical growth and future development of the US, region, and any area under study.

Duties

Conduct studies to determine and project impacts such as displacement of people, businesses and farms; urban and community impacts. Analyze outcomes such as income distribution, employment distribution, population distribution and composition, community cohesion, community growth, housing, fiscal condition of state and local governments, community facilities and services, noise. Conducts studies of past records, establishes trends, and makes projections . Forecasts through use of established indices of population, agriculture, manufacturing, new construction, income, transportation, labor and other socioeconomic factors, sometimes obscure in nature. Prepares, or directs preparation of, socioeconomic data for annual budget submissions and environmental assessments and environmental impact statements. Conducts special socioeconomic and related studies such as impact, land use, market analysis, and transportation, as inputs to planning. Prepares estimates of study costs and schedules. Reviews studies prepared by other agencies, organizations and contractors.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% for official duties/training.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles
• Serves as an incidental motor vehicle operator. Operates an automobile or light truck to accomplish assigned duties. Employee must be physically able to operate the motor vehicle without danger to self or others.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (GS-11). Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Experience conducting economic analysis and planning for civil works projects. 2) Experience performing comprehensive economic studies related to water and land resources. Basic Requirement for Economist 0110 Series: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in economics that includes 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Cost-Benefit AnalysisEconomicsLeadershipPlanning and Evaluating Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address RH-W2SJ06 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-KANSAS CITY DO NOT MAIL Kansas City, MO 64106 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]