About the Position: Serves as a senior analyst in the Chicago District Planning Branch, with responsibility for completing major economic evaluation studies and assessments, as well as other types of socio-ecologic-economic analyses, which are critical to the planning and evaluation of civil works projects in the District.

Duties

Conducts analyses of the economic costs, benefits, feasibility and impacts of proposed District projects. In coordination with the senior economist, develops and applies both qualitative and quantitative research and analytic designs and methods for specific assignments in conducting economic studies. Completes economic evaluation studies and assessments, as well as other types of socio-economic analyses. Prepares written memoranda, study documentation, and formal reports to present and describe the components of each analysis and study conducted. Communicates with project team to present and discuss economic elements of projects with public. Participates as a member of interdisciplinary project teams which involves an understanding of other technical disciplines. Coordinates assigned studies with District project managers and other technical units to ensure effective completion.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position may require Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) over 25% of the duty time.

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 Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying to OCONUS PositionsInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) 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. Qualifications for the GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes gathering, researching, and reviewing economic data related to flood risk management, navigation, ecosystem restoration, water supply, and other water resource related efforts; Reviewing and looking at economic studies for the feasibility of various alternative plans and suggesting changes; Observe computer modeling tools and techniques to analyze and evaluate economic data, quantify project benefits, and support the planning process. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: [insert applicable field(s) of study. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Qualifications for the GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes gathering, researching, and analyzing economic data related to flood risk management, navigation, ecosystem restoration, water supply, and other water resource related efforts; Conducting economic studies examining the feasibility of various alternative plans and documenting respective findings to support recommendations within the decision document; Applying computer modeling tools and techniques to analyze and evaluate economic data, quantify project benefits, and support the planning process. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Decision MakingOral CommunicationProblem SolvingStrategic Thinking 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: For the GS-11 you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-9 or equivalent. For the GS-12 you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 or equivalent.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM06 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-CHICAGO DO NOT MAIL Chicago, IL 60604 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk