Economist
What you'd do
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. This position is with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Field Operations, San Francisco Region, Division of Price Programs, Industrial Price.
Major duties
This position is the technical expert for the Industrial Price programs in the San Francisco Region and performs the following duties: Collects data for the most complex industries and companies in the region. These include the most heavily weighted companies and products as well as those deemed to be "essential" for meeting program publication goals. Serves as a technical expert, providing technical leadership in the following areas: Takes the lead in initiating new industries and/or rapidly changing product areas for the region. As a regional non-response specialist, contacts major companies that have refused the incumbent or other field staff in order to secure cooperation. May assist the program offices by attempting to secure the cooperation of firms that have stopped repricing activities. Serves as regional expert on BLS and DOL confidentiality and security issues that impact Industrial Price data collection activities. Stays up to date with BLS and DOL policy changes.
What you need to qualify
Applicants must meet the basic education requirements, eligibility requirements of time-in-grade (52 weeks at the next lower grade), time-after-competitive-appointment (90 days), and minimum qualifications (52 weeks equivalent to the next lower grade in federal service). These requirements must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. 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 above, applicants must also meet the minimum qualifications to be considered. For GS-13: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12, in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, this experience must demonstrate a thorough understanding of economic principles and theories and a wide knowledge of current economic factors and their implications. Examples of qualifying experience include ALL of the following: Collect and analyze information on price structures, relationships, and patterns from crucial economic sectors, and the economic trends of individual establishments, markets, and geographic areas; Develop and/or modify collection procedures when completing complex data collection assignments; and Interview, communicate and/or apply negotiating techniques to maximize participation from reluctant or refusing sample members, high level corporate or government officials. 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.
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