About this role
Job SummaryThis vacancy is for a Lead International Economist in the International Trade Administration within the Department of Commerce.
QualificationsQualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT: The below represents the Economist 0110 series education requirement: A. Degree: A bachelor's or higher degree in 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 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. AND To qualify at the GS-15 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Leading international trade and economic policy initiatives by directing economic research projects involving international trade issues.; Developing reports and executive briefings based on analyses of economic research and data to support policy development and informed decision-making.; AND Analyzing international trade and economic issues and/or evaluating policy recommendations to assess their impact on U.S. trade policies and initiatives.
Major DutiesAs a Lead International Economist, you will perform the following duties: Analyzes international trade and economic issues and evaluates policy recommendations for their effects on U.S. trade policies and initiatives. Provides technical, statistical and analytical assistance to Industry and Analysis and other units in the International Trade Administration. Prepares international trade and economic background and briefing materials for senior executive officials to use in policy development and promulgation. Produces, analyzes, and publishes economic information and reports that are clear, accurate, and technically sound to support agency programs, policy development, and informed decision-making. Represents the agency by conducting presentations and briefings for senior officials, interagency partners, and external stakeholders. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Lead International Economist GS-0110-15, FPL GS-15 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.RequirementsYou must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. This position requires a SECRET CLEARANCE: Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the selectee can be placed in the position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of possession of drugs. A probationary period may be required. Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/). If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Bargaining Unit Position: No Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): No Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: will not be paid License required: No Drug Test Required: Yes, This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter.