Economist Jobs

Duties

For GS-14:

• Conducts research and policy analysis that requires the application of a wide range of econometric modeling, statistical analysis, risk-cost analytical procedures, and input-output analysis. Locates and explores research in relation to the program or critical problem, takes responsibility for formulating and carrying out research plans, and assumes technical responsibility for the interpretation and application of findings.
• Accesses computer databases for analytical and/or computational purposes and provides special calculations utilizing either routine or specialized computer programs.
• Applies professional knowledge of economics as it applies to research into economic phenomena, analysis of economic data, and the preparation of interpretive reports. Provides advice and consultation on economic matters to governmental officials and private organizations or citizens. Formulates, conducts, and guides economic research projects, analyses, or programs and conducts integrated studies related to economic problems, functions and principles.
• As a senior economist conducts and guides economic research projects, analyses, or programs with great impact and significance to the agency. These analyses are concerned with new initiatives and innovations in economic analysis, theory, concepts, and analytic techniques and methods development as applied to a particular area of economic activity.
• Serves as an agency representative and senior consultant to agency and departmental officials, the private sector, other federal government leadership, state and local agencies, Congressional interests, and other stakeholders on a wide range of economic issues, policies, and concerns. Reviews work of lower-graded economists and ensures compliance with current policy guidance, technical regulations and overall quality.
• Prepares and delivers formal and informal briefings and presentations on the area(s) of expertise in meetings, conventions, inter-agency task forces, etc. Clearly communicates and explains complex technical principles and analyses to stakeholders, customers, and other appropriate audiences. Prepares memos and documentation about the data trends and productivity measures, which originate from Department, other Agencies, or the private sector. Presents research results in comprehensive reports, tables, and charts. Develops and presents budget recommendations to support agency plans and objectives. Provides innovative recommendations for system improvements that advance program operations and goals.
• Manages project teams that engage in the economic analysis of major planning or program and policy issues. Leads the planning and decision-making processes involved in system requirements development, acceptance testing, and implementation of system changes.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Appointment to this position may require a background investigation.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Financial suitability

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. You are not required to submit a document if it does not apply to you. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. Also, do not upload password-protected documents.

  • Resumes are required - provide a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one from your profile. To receive full consideration for relevant and specialized experience, please list the month, year, and number of work hours worked for the experience listed on your resume. We also suggest that you preview the vacancy questions and confirm that your resume supports your question responses.
  • Displaced Employee Placement Documents - Only required if requesting priority consideration under CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
  • Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience but may be submitted. Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.
  • Unofficial Transcript(s) (in English)- If you are using education as a basis for qualifying for this position, you must submit all applicable academic transcripts demonstrating that you meet the qualifying educational requirements (ex. BA/BS, MA, JD, Ph.D., etc.). If specific coursework is required to qualify, you must supply an unofficial transcript from each academic institution in which the required courses were taken in order to receive credit. You may upload your unofficial transcript(s) as one document with a maximum size limit of 5 MB.

  NOTE: If you are selected, you will be required to have your Learning Institution provide a copy of your OFFICIAL Transcript(s) before a Final Offer Letter is extended.
  
  Reference the "Education Section" for College Transcript and Evaluation of Foreign Education.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• New employee probationary period

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request
• Unofficial Transcript(s) (in English)- If you are using education as a basis for qualifying for this position, you must submit all applicable academic transcripts demonstrating that you meet the qualifying educational requirements (ex. BA/BS, MA, JD, Ph.D., etc.). If specific coursework is required to qualify, you must supply an unofficial transcript from each academic institution in which the required courses were taken in order to receive credit. You may upload your unofficial transcript(s) as one document with a maximum size limit of 5 MB.
• Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience but may be submitted. Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.
• Resumes are required - provide a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one from your profile. To receive full consideration for relevant and specialized experience, please list the month, year, and number of work hours worked for the experience listed on your resume. We also suggest that you preview the vacancy questions and confirm that your resume supports your question responses.
• Social security number request
• Selective Service
• Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Displaced Employee Placement Documents - Only required if requesting priority consideration under CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section. Follow the steps below to apply. Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration. Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations. SAVE your information before the 30 MINUTE TIMEOUT! For help, go to USAJOBS Help Center. STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including your Resume and Saved Documents. Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. FOR EACH EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, include start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week); otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete. STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS). Once you have identified a job on USAJOBS that you wish to apply for, click on the title and click the "Apply" button. For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Click "Start Application" and proceed through the 5 steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. In Step 5, click "Continue to Agency Site". STEP 3 - Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL). On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click "APPLY TO THIS VACANCY". Continue through the 7 progress steps indicated by circles at the top of the DOL page. The 3rd progress step is where you answer the vacancy-specific questions. The 4th progress step "Documents" is where you submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy. If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. STEP 4 - On the "Review and Submit" step, click "Submit Application." The last "Confirmation" step will turn green noting that your application was submitted successfully. STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm ET of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, then "Update Application". Agency contact information Tara Werner Phone 972-850-2510 Email [email protected] Address Mine Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 US Next steps Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days from the issuance date of the certificate. For instructions on how to check the status of your application, go to USAJOBS Help Guide. USAJOBS will no longer send status alert email notifications. You can check your application status in the TAS by logging into USAJOBS and in the Applicant Dashboard, click the hiring agency Talent Acquisition System (TAS). If the TAS does not provide application tracking information, contact the agency's point of contact on the job announcement.

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Open to U.S. citizens and CTAP/ICTAP eligibles in the local commuting area. This position is being filled through Direct Hire Authority. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does NOT apply. Veteran's preference does not apply.