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Job Title:Economist, ZP-0110-II/III, BEA-D-CPG
Department:Department Of Commerce
Agency:Bureau of Economic Analysis
Job Announcement Number:BEA-ISD-2012-0011
SALARY RANGE: |
to / Per Year |
OPEN PERIOD: |
Friday, September 07, 2012 to Monday, September 17, 2012 |
SERIES & GRADE: |
ZP-0110-02/03 |
POSITION INFORMATION: |
Competitive Services: Career or Career Conditional - Full-Time, Permanent |
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:03 |
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DUTY LOCATIONS: |
FEW vacancies -
Washington, DC, USView Map |
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: |
All qualified United States citizens. |
JOB SUMMARY:
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is one of the world's leading statistical agencies, recognized throughout the United States and around the world as a key source for the best and most comprehensive economic statistics available. The data produced by BEA are among the most important tools used in decision-making by policy-makers in the Congress and the executive agencies, including the Council of Economic Advisers, the Federal Reserve, the Office of Management and Budget and the Treasury. BEA's data are also used extensively by private businesses and a wide range of regional organizations, state and local governments, businesses and educational institutions.
Applications under this vacancy announcement will be considered under external competitive procedures only. These vacancies are also being advertised under merit promotion procedures as BEA-ISD-2012-0010. Each announcement requires a separate application using the Census Bureau's on-line application system by logging into http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and clicking on "Search Jobs." Merit promotion procedures apply to current or previous Federal employees in the competitive service who are eligible for transfer, promotion, reassignment, or reinstatement. Merit promotion procedures MAY also apply to applicants seeking consideration through a special appointing authority such as Veterans Recruitment Act (VRA), Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), Schedule A, etc. Please read the vacancy announcement to determine who may apply.
These vacancies are for Economists positions in the Information Business Services & TTSA Branch and Personal Services and Government Branch, Industry Sector Division located at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis in Washington, DC.
The Industry Sector Division (ISD) prepares the annual and benchmark input-output accounts and the GDP-by-Industry statistics for the U.S. jointly with the Industry Applications Division (IAD) within the Industry Economic Accounts (IEA) Directorate of BEA. In addition, IEA produces and/or contributes to the U.S. Travel and Tourism Satellite Account (TTSA), the Research and Development (R&D) Satellite Account and the Healthcare Satellite Account. Satellite Accounts are supplemental accounts that expand the analytical capacity of the main accounts by focusing on a particular aspect of economic activity. The incumbent is an economist within ISD responsible for collecting and preparing data analysis and research to support the economic statistics published as part of the Industry Economic Accounts.
BEA has been ranked by its employees as one of the top federal agencies for which to work. It has a dynamic and motivated staff, and encourages professional growth. BEA has an unparalleled location in the heart of downtown D.C., only blocks from the White House and within walking distance to three Metro lines. The Penn Quarter, Logan and Dupont Circles, and the Kennedy and Verizon Centers are all within walking distance. This location provides for a unique balance of intellectual pursuit during the day and wealth of cultural and social activities after work.
These positions are in the competitive service.
One year probationary period may be required.
Relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid.
These are non-bargaining unit positions.
The Full Promotion Potential of these positions is: ZP-III
If these positions are filled at a level below the full performance level, the selectee may be promoted without further competition. This implies no promise or guarantee of a promotion.
These positions may be filled through means other than the competitive promotion process.
- You must be a U.S. citizen.
- If your resume is incomplete, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
- You must be registered with Selective Service if applicable (www.sss.gov).
- You must be suitable for Federal employment.
- Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the
- selectee can be placed in the position.