Duties

As an Economist GS-0110 , you will:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on complex collection concepts and procedures.
• Conduct research on emerging collection issues, diagnoses problems, and recommends changes to plans and goals, and implements corrective action.
• Serve as a liaison and provides technical support between regional and national offices on issues related to assigned surveys.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of training regimens for complex concepts, methodology, and procedures.
• Ensure training output conforms to program goals and objectives and meets the needs of the regional collection and management staff.
• Develop operationally feasible plans for implementing systems upgrades which impact collection instruments and OFO management applications.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be at least 16 years old and a U.S. Citizen.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• Subject to satisfactory security and suitability requirements

Notification Concerning COVID-19 Vaccinations. As required by Executive Order 14043 , Federal executive branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021, or before appointment or onboarding with the agency (if later than November 22, 2021). The agency will provide additional information regarding which forms of documentation can be accepted and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement.

Applicants must meet time-in-grade, time-after-competitive-appointment and qualifications requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the vacancy to be eligible for consideration for selection.

Federal Employees Please Note: Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met and reflects your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. competitive/excepted). In some cases you may need to submit more than one SF-50.

Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.

*Salary may change once the 2022 salary pay tables are published

Qualifications

Economist Series, 0110 GS 13 :

Applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement to qualify for this series as described below.

Basic Requirements

1.Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.

OR

2.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 education requirements above, applicants must meet the following experience:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

A qualified candidates online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade GS 12 in the Federal service or equivalent in the public sector.

Specialized Experience is defined as:

• Reviewing and evaluating technical procedures, data collection forms, system requirements, and other collection materials for operational feasibility and conformance to accepted collection policy
• Developing national collection plans for survey programs including overall workload, position control, resources, budgets, and deliverables to provide survey micro data within parameters of timeliness, quality, response, and productivity.
• Analyzing data from the quality assurance program to improve survey processes and training, and monitoring regional conformance to established data collection policies and procedures.
• Recommending ways to incorporate emerging technologies into the training program, such as computer based training, web based training, video training, and any other evolving training technologies.
• Participating as a member of a team formulating short and long-term program plans, staff resources and budget requirements.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement. Therefore, you MUST provide documentation supporting any education claims in your application.

Economist Series, 0110 GS 13 :

Applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement to qualify for this series as described below.

Basic Requirements

1.Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.

OR

2.Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

If selected, official transcripts may be requested.

Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum course work requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

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.

Additional information

DOL seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. DOL fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION , ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION , FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

Position Telework eligibility is determined by management based on position duties during the recruitment process. Employee participation in telework on a routine or situational basis is determined by management primarily based on business needs. Employees participating in telework are subject to the terms and conditions of the Department of Labor's Telework Program.