Job Title:Economist ZP-0110-II/III, BEA-D-CPG
Department:Department Of Commerce
Agency:Bureau of Economic Analysis
Job Announcement Number:BEA-IAD-2013-0002
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SALARY RANGE: | $51,630.00 to $97,333.00 / Per Year |
OPEN PERIOD: | Thursday, January 17, 2013 to Monday, January 28, 2013 |
SERIES & GRADE: | ZP-0110-02/03 |
POSITION INFORMATION: | Competitive Services: Career or Career Conditional - Full-Time, Permanent |
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:03 | |
DUTY LOCATIONS: | FEW vacancies -
Washington, DC, USView Map |
WHO MAY APPLY: | 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. This vacancy is also being advertised under merit promotion procedures as BEA-IAD-2013-0001. 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.
This vacancy is for a Economist position in the Input-Output Statistics Branch, Industry Applications Division located at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis in Washington, DC.
The incumbent will serve as an economist with responsibility for preparing economic statistics on input, outputs, value added, and final expenditures in the U.S. economy. The incumbent is also responsible for developing and maintaining estimation applications using SQL, C#, and SAS. Other responsibilities include developing improved methods to address limitations in current estimation procedures and gaps in data coverage; interpreting and analyzing economic statistics from variety of sources; providing clear and concise written and verbal communications; assisting with technical issues related to the production of economic statistics; and performing individual research.
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.
This position is in the competitive service.
One year probationary period may be required.
Relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
The Full Promotion Potential of this position is: ZP-III.
If this position is 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.
This position 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.