U.S. Department of Commerce
Economist
Pay139,395.00 - 181,216.00 / year
LocationRemote
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 801052400
- Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals.
- Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies.
- You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
- Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
- Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
- If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
- You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
- Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- Suitable for Federal Employment
- Financial Disclosure Statement (OGE Form 450) is required
- Experience in estimating and analyzing workloads, fees, fee collections, and related financial, economic, and operating parameters.
- Experience in applying quantitative theories, techniques, and methods; AND
- Experience in leading a team in economic studies or projects related to fee rates, price structures and/or revenue related policies to assess the impact of changes on financial resources and company or agency mission.
About the Office of Planning and Budget (OPB), Forecasting and Analysis Division
The Forecasting and Analysis Division of the Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) provides estimates and analysis of workloads and fee collections based on actual and anticipated economic, legislative, and business climates, incoming and in-process workloads, and fee rates. The Division leads the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) with fee review and fee setting actions.Duties
Requirements
Qualifications
You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available here: Economist Series 0110
Specialized Experienceis experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service.
For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-13. Specialized experience for this position includes:
Candidates must also meet the education requirement as described in the "Education" section of this vacancy.
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.About the company
The United States Department of Commerce is an executive department of the U.S. federal government concerned with promoting economic growth. Among its tasks are gathering economic and demographic data for business and government decision-making, and helping to set industrial standards. This organization's main purpose is to create jobs, promote economic growth, encourage sustainable development and block harmful trade practices of other nations. The Department of Commerce is headquartered in the Herbert C. Hoover Building in Washington, DC.