The Office of Industry and Competitiveness Analysis maintains technical expertise related to the performance and global competitiveness of U.S. industries and the impact of international trade on those industries. The incumbent for this position will either be placed in Agriculture and Fisheries Division or the Advanced Technology and Machinery Division within the Office of Industry and Competitiveness Analysis. This position is included in the bargaining unit, AFGE Local 2211.

Duties

The incumbent serves as an International Economist in the Office of Industry and Competitiveness Analysis. As an International Economist you will: Develop and maintain in-depth industry, market, and technical knowledge of agriculture and fisheries or advanced technology and machinery sectors. Research and obtain data from relevant primary and secondary sources. Develop and maintain contacts with industry officials and with other government agencies. Independently prepare a variety of standard written materials. Prepare and deliver formal briefings for internal and external stakeholders. Delegate leadership roles as assigned on major projects that are central to the agency's mission. Assist in the development and implementation of project strategies; analyzes key trade and competitiveness issues; and contributes to significant agency investigations, decisions, and determinations. Publish discretionary research on trade and competitiveness issues relevant to the agency mission and identified priority areas. Apply interpersonal skills to work collaboratively in a team environment and to communicate effectively with high-level industry and government officials.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period
• You are required to register for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/03/59
• You will be required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check

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 basic 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. All applicants must meet the Basic Requirements below. As well as the requirements at each grade-level you wished to be considered: A. Degree: economics, that included at least 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 are required to submit a copy of your transcript(s) to verify this requirement. Minimum Requirements at each grade-level: To qualify at the GS-9 level, you must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility at, or equivalent to, the GS-7 level obtained in the Federal service or in the private or non-profit sector. Specialized Experience that demonstrated the ability to perform the functions of the position to be filled and that provided requisite knowledge of any of the following: (i) The production of goods and services in international trade; (ii) The technical and economic factors influencing international trade and competitiveness; (iii) Commodity and trade data collection methods and analytical techniques; and (iv) U.S. trade laws, agreements, and policies regulating international commerce; OR Education: Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility at, or equivalent to, the GS-9 level obtained in the Federal service or in the private or non-profit sector. Specialized experience would include 1 or more of: (i) as related to agriculture and fisheries or advanced technology and machinery sectors, knowledge of trade laws and regulations, current trade and market conditions, factors of competitiveness in the United States and leading global markets; (ii) identifying and obtaining economic and trade information, and in processing and manipulating data; (iii) preparing a variety of written materials on complex topics and submitting written materials to others for editorial and technical review, as a demonstration of written communication skills; and (iv) planning, designing, carrying out, and leading projects, studies, or other work, as part of a team; OR Education: Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility at, or equivalent to, the GS-11 level obtained in the Federal service or in the private or non-profit sector. Specialized experience would include 2 or more of: (i) as related to agriculture and fisheries or advanced technology and machinery sectors, knowledge of trade laws and regulations, current trade and market conditions, factors of competitiveness in the United States and leading global markets; (ii) identifying and obtaining economic and trade information, and in processing and manipulating data; (iii) preparing a variety of written materials on complex topics and submitting written materials to others for editorial and technical review, as a demonstration of written communication skills; and (iv) planning, designing, carrying out, and leading projects, studies, or other work, as part of a team. Education- At the GS-12 level: There is no substitution of education for experience at this level. To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility at, or equivalent to, the GS-12 level obtained in the Federal service or in the private or non-profit sector. Specialized experience would include 3 or more of: (i) as related to agriculture and fisheries or advanced technology and machinery sectors, knowledge of trade laws and regulations, current trade and market conditions, factors of competitiveness in the United States and leading global markets; (ii) identifying and obtaining economic and trade information, and in processing and manipulating data; (iii) preparing a variety of written materials on complex topics and submitting written materials to others for editorial and technical review, as a demonstration of written communication skills; and (iv) planning, designing, carrying out, and leading projects, studies, or other work, as part of a team. Education-At the GS-13 level: There is no substitution of education for experience at this level. You must meet the following United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements for the advertised position. OPM's prescribed Group Coverage Qualification Standard for the Economist Series, 0110: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/economist-series-0110/. 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

This occupation has a positive education and specialized experience requirement. Specifics are detailed below:

Basic Education requirement for all applicants: Possession of BA or higher degree in Economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting or calculus, OR a combination of education and experience, including courses equivalent to a major in economics, plus appropriate experience or additional education. You are required to submit a copy of your transcript(s) to verify this requirement.

At the GS-09 level: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree.

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.

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: http://www.naces.org/members.htm.

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 Office of Industry and Competitiveness Analysis 500 E St SW Washington, DC 20436 US
• Name: Jodelle Miller
• Email: [email protected]