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Economist

Department of Energy
Department of Energy - Agency Wide
Office of Policy
This job announcement has closed

Summary

This position is part of the Department of Energy's Office of Policy, Office of Energy Jobs (OP-50). As an Economist, you will lead research and analysis and engage in workforce development in order to perform quality work products that will lead to affordable and reliable energy systems.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
12/20/2024 to 12/27/2024
Salary
$163,964 to - $191,900 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
15
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
25-OP-00060-12652482-DH
Control number
825357700

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Clarification from the agency

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. This position is open to U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.

Duties

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As an Economist, you will:

  • Act as lead for analysis and research pertaining to workforce development and job creation for energy systems.
  • Oversee energy portfolio research and secure funding for future projects.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Energy Jobs to plan and carry out new projects to advance energy job creation and retention.
  • Carry out research and analysis that would have a major impact upon labor unions, energy infrastructure and job creation.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
  • If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
  • You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of entering the position and annually.
  • This position is included in a Bargaining Unit.
  • Occasional travel maybe required.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT:
Basic Requirement for Economist: Transcripts must be provided.
A. Degree in Economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in Economics, and 3 semester hours in Statistics, Accounting, or Calculus. B. Combination of education and experience that included courses equivalent to a major in Economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. TRANSCRIPTS AND DOCUMENTATION OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following:

  1. Identifying energy industry challenges and opportunities related to private sector workforce needs as well as worker and training needs.
  2. Conducting economic modeling related to energy jobs data, labor economics and research in the manufacturing and/or construction industries.
  3. Managing research and analysis funding projects to summarize and communicate complex data.
  4. Engaging with diverse stakeholders including energy-related labor unions, energy sector workforce, labs, government and private sector.

"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.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible". Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

Additional information

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

This position is announced under a government-wide Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) for Economist positions in the 0110 series. Under the DHA, applicants who meet the Education and Qualification requirements listed in this announcement will be referred for consideration. Veteran's Preference, category rating, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply under the DHA process.

Appointments made under the DHA are processed as "new" appointments. Current Federal employees may be required to serve a new probationary period (5 CFR 315.802(b).

Successful candidates will possess the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
  • Administration and Management
  • Economics
  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Project Management


Career Transition Assistance Programs: If you are eligible for career transition assistance, such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the Education and Qualification requirements to be referred for consideration.

Shared Certificates: The Department of Energy shares lists of applicants among its internal Departmental Elements and organizations. You may be referred for consideration to other DOE Hiring Managers throughout the Department for more than one position based on this application. By applying to this announcement, you understand your application materials may be shared with multiple Hiring Mangers throughout DOE. If additional positions are filled from this announcement conditions of employment may differ. You will be notified if you are referred for additional positions.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (12/27/2024) of this announcement.

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12652482

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