This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/485173100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
These positions are located in the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Global Analysis (OGA).
The Global Commodity Analysis Division (GCAD) develops, coordinates and prepares short-term, global agricultural commodity analysis and reports for publication containing timely and reliable market information and data on production, consumption, trade, stocks and prices. The Division provides the technical, market/commodity analysis support to the World Agricultural Outlook Board in maintaining the integrity and reliability of USDA’s commodity supply-demand database. The Division also prepares timely estimates and analytical market reports for senior Agency and Department policy makers in support of USDA export programs, trade policies and market access issues. The Global Policy Analysis Division (GPAD) supports the Agency with timely analysis of agricultural trade-related issues.
These positions will serve to independently collect, review, evaluate and analyze foreign economic data and market information on the supply, demand, trade and prices of specified agricultural commodities as they impact U.S. export prospects. In addition to performing complex, technical commodity analysis, incumbent is expected to have the systemic expertise to develop and maintain PS&D databases, oversee data integrity and help with the preparation and clearance of scheduled, published market reports. The incumbent can also expect to provide economic analysis and evaluation of trade policies and practices affecting the U.S. agriculture, agri-business, and agricultural-related products. Specifically, the position will be responsible for any of the following: developing, coordinating, and preparing analysis, forecasts and publications on global agricultural commodities, including world market prices; developing, coordinating, and preparing analysis, papers, briefings and strategy on market access issues, such as tariffs, tariff-rate quotas, licensing, and food safety and animal disease outbreaks; developing, coordinating, and preparing analysis for market development programs, trade capacity programs, and U.S. subsidy programs.
Salary Information: First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range.
11/28/2017 to 12/11/2017
$54,972 - $103,639 per year
GS 09 - 12
4 vacancies in the following location:
Occasional travel - Some domestic and overseas travel may be required.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
12
No
FASDE-18-0005
485173100
The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
The duties may include, but are not limited to:
Special Conditions:
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including the following specialized experience and/or education, as identified by grade level.
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
A. Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities successfully perform the duties of this position, and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. At this grade level, completed work assignments are typically reviewed and checked to an extent sufficient to keep the supervisor aware that instructions and methods are being understood and followed. Examples of qualifying experience for this grade level include:
• Evaluation, collection, and analysis of economic data; this must include
knowledge of econometric modelling; conclusions and report preparation.
• Preparation of tables, charts, graphs, or maps to better illustrate and support analytical conclusions.
OR education: Masters or equivalent graduate degree
OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
(Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level).
FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position, and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Assignments may have included performing segments of higher-level work to be integrated into a project or program by a senior-level economist. Examples of qualifying experience for this grade level include:
• Evaluation, collection, and analysis of economic and data; this must include
knowledge of econometric modelling; conclusions and report preparation.
• Preparation of tables, charts, graphs, or maps to better illustrate and support analytical conclusions.
• Experience working with data and database management.
• Writing or reviewing of economic studies and econometric studies, working papers, briefing papers, talking points, or decision reports.
• Hands-on economic analysis of agriculture and trade.
OR education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree Ph.D degree.
(Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level).
FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors that demonstrates one of the following (1) personal research that produced evidence of results (2) direction of graduate theses in economics, or (3) service as a consultant or advisor on technical economics problems. Examples of qualifying experience for this grade level include:
• Evaluation, collection, and analysis of economic and econometric data; this must include
knowledge of econometric modelling; conclusions and report preparation.
• Preparation of tables, charts, graphs, or maps to better illustrate and support analytical conclusions.
• Experience working with data and database management.
• Writing or reviewing of economic studies and econometric studies, working papers, briefing papers, talking points, or decision reports.
• Knowledge about, and hands-on experience in, agriculture, agricultural policy, agricultural trade, and agricultural economics, and expertise in the trade of major U.S. agricultural commodities.
• Presentations of economic concepts, through teaching or presentation, to specialized and general audiences.
(Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level.)
TRANSCRIPTS are required if:
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-9 & GS-11 GRADE LEVELS: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. To learn more about combining education and experience for this series, click the following: Combining Education and Experience for Professional and Scientific Positions
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Delegated Examining Procedures using category rating. The category rating procedure is used to rank and select eligible candidates. Applicants who meet basic minimum qualifications will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veterans preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Category placement will be determined on applicants' quality of experience and the extend they possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) or competencies:
Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) the resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions. Your resume must clearly support your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position. Those determined to be in the best qualified category will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be lowered to more accurately reflect the submitted documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to and including removal from the Federal Service.
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The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at: http://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/enrollment/new-federal-employee-enrollment/
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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents are required for your application to be complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in mail service, your system failure or downtime, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
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NOTE: If a document is resubmitted, it replaces the previous submission, which means the previous document is no longer available to the Human Resources Office. If you are adding to, rather than replacing a previous submission, you must upload both the old document and the new document. Please verify that documents you are uploading from USAJOBs transfer into the Agency's staffing system as there is a limitation to the number of documents that can be transferred. However, once in the Agency's staffing system, you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded resumes must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX).
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.
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.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin.
The following instructions outline our application process.
Step 1: Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not have one) at www.usajobs.gov. It is recommended that as part of your profile you set up automatic email notification to be informed when the status of your application changes. If you choose not to set up this automatic notification, then you will have to log into your USAJOBS account to check on the status of your application.
Step 2: Create a resume with USAJOBS or upload a resume into your USAJOBS account. Customize your resume to ensure it documents duties and accomplishments you have gained that are directly related to this position in order to verify that qualifications are met. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire (you may preview the online questionnaire by clicking on the link at the end of the How You Will Be Evaluated section of the job announcement).
Step 3: Click "Apply Online" and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire and attach any additional documents that may be required.
You can update your application or documents anytime while the announcement is open. Log into your USAJOBS account and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select "Update Application” to continue.
NOTE: Verify that uploaded documents from USAJOBs transfer into the Agency's staffing system. Once in the Agency's staffing system you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded documents must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX).
If you set up your USAJOBS account to send automatic email notifications, you will receive an email acknowledging: 1) the submission of your online Occupational Questionnaire and resume was successful, 2) if you were referred to the selecting official for consideration, and 3) if you were selected or not selected. If you choose not to set up automatic email notifications, you must check your USAJOBS account for the latest status of your application. Your application may be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements for the position prior to issuing lists to a selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. We expect to make a final job offer within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required for your application to be complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in mail service, your system failure or downtime, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/
NOTE: If a document is resubmitted, it replaces the previous submission, which means the previous document is no longer available to the Human Resources Office. If you are adding to, rather than replacing a previous submission, you must upload both the old document and the new document. Please verify that documents you are uploading from USAJOBs transfer into the Agency's staffing system as there is a limitation to the number of documents that can be transferred. However, once in the Agency's staffing system, you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded resumes must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX).
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.
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.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin.
The following instructions outline our application process.
Step 1: Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not have one) at www.usajobs.gov. It is recommended that as part of your profile you set up automatic email notification to be informed when the status of your application changes. If you choose not to set up this automatic notification, then you will have to log into your USAJOBS account to check on the status of your application.
Step 2: Create a resume with USAJOBS or upload a resume into your USAJOBS account. Customize your resume to ensure it documents duties and accomplishments you have gained that are directly related to this position in order to verify that qualifications are met. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire (you may preview the online questionnaire by clicking on the link at the end of the How You Will Be Evaluated section of the job announcement).
Step 3: Click "Apply Online" and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire and attach any additional documents that may be required.
You can update your application or documents anytime while the announcement is open. Log into your USAJOBS account and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select "Update Application” to continue.
NOTE: Verify that uploaded documents from USAJOBs transfer into the Agency's staffing system. Once in the Agency's staffing system you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded documents must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX).
If you set up your USAJOBS account to send automatic email notifications, you will receive an email acknowledging: 1) the submission of your online Occupational Questionnaire and resume was successful, 2) if you were referred to the selecting official for consideration, and 3) if you were selected or not selected. If you choose not to set up automatic email notifications, you must check your USAJOBS account for the latest status of your application. Your application may be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements for the position prior to issuing lists to a selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. We expect to make a final job offer within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/485173100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Begin a challenging and rewarding career with the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). FAS is a dynamic foreign affairs agency with offices in Washington, D.C. and 70-plus countries around the world. FAS is seeking committed professionals with diverse skills and talents to help improve foreign market access for U.S. products, build new markets, enhance the competitive position of U.S. agriculture in the global marketplace, and provide food aid and technical assistance to foreign countries.
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