This position is located in the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The EIA is the statistical and analytical agency within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). EIA collects, analyzes, and disseminates independent and impartial energy information to promote sound policymaking, efficient markets, and public understanding of energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment. EIA is the nation's premier source of energy information and, by law, its data, analyses, and forecasts are independent of approval by any other officer or employee of the U.S. government.
Summary
This position is located in the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The EIA is the statistical and analytical agency within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). EIA collects, analyzes, and disseminates independent and impartial energy information to promote sound policymaking, efficient markets, and public understanding of energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment. EIA is the nation's premier source of energy information and, by law, its data, analyses, and forecasts are independent of approval by any other officer or employee of the U.S. government.
The Economic Advisor provides EIA-wide leadership in ensuring the highest level of quality and relevancy for significant published products, including periodic data and analytic publications such as Today in Energy. Major duties include:
Ensures systematic expert review of periodic and one-time EIA energy analyses and information products on behalf of the EIA Administrator and Deputy Administrator, including identification of any methodological, quality, and presentation issues, development of solutions, and recommendations for publication and the likely benefit to the intended audience.
Identifies and provides expert advice to EIA leadership on significant energy industry issues as well as potential challenges or deficiencies in the EIA-wide integration of data production, analysis, and reporting.
THIS POSITION IS NOT IN THE BARGAINING UNIT COVERED UNDER NTEU.
See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements.
Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report required.
This employer participates in the eVerify program.
Background investigation is required for the position.
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THIS VACANCY: A Preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with and existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check. If selected for this vacancy, you may be required to file the OGE Form 450 (Financial Disclosure Statement). Status and Non-Status applicants from outside DOE selected for this position are required to serve a mandatory one (1) year probationary period. A DOE career status employee selected for this position may be required to serve a new one (1) year probationary period, pursuant to 5 CFR 315.802
Qualifications
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience in the Federal service or private industry. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience conducting energy analyses and information product reviews covering a broad spectrum of energy fuels, sources, producers, and users.
Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You are NOT required to provide a separate narrative written response. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below.
Advanced knowledge from an economic perspective of U.S. energy industry and market activity including oil and natural gas exploration and production, renewable energy production, electric generation, oil transportation, natural gas transmission and distribution, electric utility operations, and energy consumption.
Analytic engagement, familiarity with data sources and their qualities and the production of a variety of reports of this material including development of written studies, technical presentations, data products, speeches, and other documented work.
Familiarity with the policies and processes of official statistical and analytic agencies both within the United States and abroad, including key processes, technologies, policies, laws, and quality efforts.
Additional information
HINTS FOR SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION: You are strongly encouraged to read the entire vacancy announcement and comply with the application procedures. Failure to submit all of the required information will result in an incomplete application and you may be marked ineligible for this vacancy. Please allow yourself sufficient time to completely answer the online application questions and review your application before you submit it. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BEFORE 11:59 PM EST OF THE CLOSING DATE. AFTER THAT TIME, THE ANNOUNCEMENT WILL CLOSE AND YOU WILL NO LONGER HAVE ACCESS TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION. Once you have submitted your on-line application, you will see a screen telling you that your application has been successfully transmitted. If you do not see these words, you have not successfully completed your application. If you would like a receipt, you may print this transmittal screen. Please submit your application on line at the DOE Jobs On Line website (you may click the link or type https://jobsonline.doe.gov in your Internet browser. If applying on line poses a hardship, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to contact the Human Resources Office to request assistance. You should speak to the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement prior to the closing date of the announcement between (7:30 AM - 3:30 PM EST) and request assistance with the on-line submission. We recommend that you do not wait until the last day of the vacancy announcement. 1. Please see the Vet Guide at the following link VET GUIDE if you have any questions about veterans' preference. a. If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point or 10-point veterans’ preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. b. If you are claiming 10-point veterans’ preference or a 30% Disabled Veterans' appointment, DD-214 and SF-15 along with the proof required by that form. 2. SF-50(s) (for current or former Government employees - INCLUDING CURRENT DOE EMPLOYEES). Please ensure that the SF-50 you submit includes your highest grade and step (do not send an award SF-50) and your tenure. 3. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must submit a copy of your Certificate of Expected Separation or similar document, or specific Reduction-In-Force notice, as well as a copy of your last (non-award) SF-50. 5. Special Appointing Authority documentation (if applicable): a. You must submit any documentation that has been provided to you as proof of your eligibility under a Special Appointing Authority. b. For questions about which documentation is required for a specific authority, please contact the human resources office at the number listed on this announcement. For more information about which documents you should submit for Merit Promotion, Veterans' Preference, or Special Appointing Authorities, visit the "Frequently Asked Questions" section under "Benefits and Other Information". For answers to frequently asked questions, CLICK HERE (click on the hyperlink or go to http://humancapital.doe.gov/pers/JobsONLINEFAQs.h tm). Applicants with a disability, who need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, are asked to contact the HR Specialist. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
The US Department of Energy is an EQUAL OPPORTUITY EMPLOYER.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be rated by the system using Category Rating. A quality review will be conducted by the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training described in your online resume/questionnaire as related to the duties of this position. The categories are defined a BEST QUALIFIED- Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy announcement and has successful experience in the same or similar job that has demonstrated superior proficiency in applying knowledge, skills, and ability in the critical competencies for this position; WELL QUALIFIED- Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy announcement and demonstrates satisfactory proficiency in the critical competencies for this position. QUALIFIED- Meets the specialized experience outlined in the minimum qualifications requirements section of the vacancy announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the basic competencies required for this position. Within each category, veteran preference eligibles will be listed at the top of the category. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit required documentation Before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted. To preview questions please click here.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants. •ALL APPLICANTS: Résumé supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire. •Current/former Federal employees: Most recent Standard Form 50 (SF-50). To properly verify status eligibility, your SF-50 must show series, grade, and position type occupied. •Displaced Federal employees: ICTAP/CTAP documentation. •Veterans: veteran eligibility documentation (DD-214, VA letter, Standard Form (SF) 15 as applicable). Please note: If you are a veteran who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your agency to receive Veterans Preference under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011. •Persons with Disabilities: Individuals with intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities may apply for appointment through the Schedule A hiring authority. Certified verification of a disability from a licensed medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any Federal, state, or District of Columbia agency or U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits will be required.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To be considered for this position, you must submit a complete online application no later than 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete application prior to the closing time (regardless of when you started) the application system will not allow you to finish. Requests for extensions will not be granted so please begin the application process allowing yourself enough time to finish the application. Our application system displays a deadline timer in the top-left corner of the screen for your reference.
If your résumé does not support the responses in your application questionnaire, or if you fail to submit required documentation BEFORE the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NEED HELP? If you experience any difficulties with the application process (anything after you have clicked the Apply Now button), please contact the HR Specialist listed on this announcement between normal business hours. If you are having trouble with USAJOBS (searching for jobs, account profile issues, or Résumé Builder help, please visit the USAJOBS Resource Center or e-mail USAJOBS3.0@opm.gov. If you cannot apply online because of a disability, please contact the HR Specialist listed on this announcement during normal business hours.
Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave SW
Washington, District of Columbia 20585
United States
Next steps
After each step in the recruitment process, your status will be updated in USAJOBS. You can review your status in USAJOBS at any time. You may also elect to receive status updates via e-mail by changing the notification settings in your USAJOBS profile. Please check that your USAJOBS profile contact information is current and correct each time you apply to a job--this will ensure we are able to contact you as quickly as possible.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants. •ALL APPLICANTS: Résumé supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire. •Current/former Federal employees: Most recent Standard Form 50 (SF-50). To properly verify status eligibility, your SF-50 must show series, grade, and position type occupied. •Displaced Federal employees: ICTAP/CTAP documentation. •Veterans: veteran eligibility documentation (DD-214, VA letter, Standard Form (SF) 15 as applicable). Please note: If you are a veteran who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your agency to receive Veterans Preference under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011. •Persons with Disabilities: Individuals with intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities may apply for appointment through the Schedule A hiring authority. Certified verification of a disability from a licensed medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any Federal, state, or District of Columbia agency or U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits will be required.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To be considered for this position, you must submit a complete online application no later than 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete application prior to the closing time (regardless of when you started) the application system will not allow you to finish. Requests for extensions will not be granted so please begin the application process allowing yourself enough time to finish the application. Our application system displays a deadline timer in the top-left corner of the screen for your reference.
If your résumé does not support the responses in your application questionnaire, or if you fail to submit required documentation BEFORE the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NEED HELP? If you experience any difficulties with the application process (anything after you have clicked the Apply Now button), please contact the HR Specialist listed on this announcement between normal business hours. If you are having trouble with USAJOBS (searching for jobs, account profile issues, or Résumé Builder help, please visit the USAJOBS Resource Center or e-mail USAJOBS3.0@opm.gov. If you cannot apply online because of a disability, please contact the HR Specialist listed on this announcement during normal business hours.
Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave SW
Washington, District of Columbia 20585
United States
Next steps
After each step in the recruitment process, your status will be updated in USAJOBS. You can review your status in USAJOBS at any time. You may also elect to receive status updates via e-mail by changing the notification settings in your USAJOBS profile. Please check that your USAJOBS profile contact information is current and correct each time you apply to a job--this will ensure we are able to contact you as quickly as possible.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
