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Position Title: ECONOMIST
Agency: Office of Management and Budget
Announcement Number: OMB-17-33-TC-DE Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 to Wednesday, August 9, 2017

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months? -OR- Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position? -OR- Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years? If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.

A. Yes

B. No

5. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments? If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions. For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.

A. Yes

B. No

6. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
• are entitled to veterans' preference If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

Thank you for your interest in the Economist position with the Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget located in Washington, DC. This section includes items related to the basic qualifications for this vacancy. Please select the response that best describes your education and/or experience. In determining which option best reflects your own education and/or experience, you may consider your past experience in various work- and education-related settings. You may only select one response for each item. If you feel that your education and/or experience exceed all of the descriptions, choose the description that is the closest to the level that you possess.

1. This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement. Please select the best response that describes your education/experience.:

A. I have a degree in economics, that includes at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus or;

B. I have a combination of education and experience--courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

C. My experience is not reflected as described above

2. From the list below select the response that most closely represents your experience in order to qualify for the GS-12:

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates completing cost-benefit analysis; net present value analysis; presenting complex economic concepts to non-economists; creating and maintaining a data set; or formulating economic reports; must have experience in recognizing and evaluating critical factors to solve complex problems and to draw rational inferences based on research findings.

B. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position, examples of qualifying fields include coursework in economics and econometric methods taught at a sufficiently advanced and mathematically intensive level that the curriculum relied on and required knowledge of linear (matrix) algebra and multivariate calculus.

C. A combination of education and experience as listed above.

D. My experience is not reflected as described above

3. From the list below select the response that most closely represents your experience in order to qualify for the GS-13:

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates conducting economic studies and analyses (in fields such as macroeconomics, tax, trade, labor, education, finance, health, public finance, microeconomics, or econometrics) in order to observe patterns, draw logical conclusions, and present findings clearly; communicating economic information, concepts, and trends to diverse groups; or participating on a team responsible for the production of economic data.

B. My experience is not reflected as described above.

This section includes items related to the specialized experience for this vacancy. Please select the response that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform as an Economist. You may only select one response for each item. From the following items, select the ONE statement from the list below that best describes your experience. Please select only one letter for each item.

4. Which statement best describes your formal training in advanced economics and econometric methods?

B. I have successfully completed one full academic years’ worth of coursework in economics and econometric methods taught at a sufficiently advanced and mathematically intensive level that the curriculum relied on and required knowledge of linear (matrix) algebra and multivariate calculus.

C. Neither of the above.

5. Please select the statement that best describes your highest levels of experience in the use of statistical software packages.

A. I am proficient in the use of SAS, STATA, Matlab, R, or a similar statistical software package and used them in the production of a peer reviewed research paper (e.g., Ph.D. dissertation chapters and/or peer-reviewed journal articles).

B. I am proficient in the use of SAS, STATA, Matlab, R, or a similar statistical software package and used those packages in the completion of educational assignments related to my training.

C. I am not proficient in the use of SAS, STATA, Matlab, R, or a similar statistical software package.

6. Please select the statement that best describes your experience communicating with non-economists.

A. I have experience explaining economic concepts or models to non-economists (e.g. teaching, discussions explaining economic concepts or models to non-economists in a work place setting, and presenting economic concepts or models to a non-economist audience.)

B. I do not have experience explaining economic concepts to non-economists.

7. Please select the statement that best describes your experience giving presentations.

A. I have experience explaining economic concepts or models in a small or large group setting (e.g. teaching, conference presentations, job market seminars, and brown bag presentations.)

B. I do not have experience explaining economic concepts or models in a group setting.

8. Which statement best describes your successful completion of two or more full academic years' worth of coursework in economics and econometric methods taught at a sufficiently advanced and mathematically intensive level that the curriculum relied on and required knowledge of linear (matrix) algebra and multivariate calculus combined with successful production of two or more "peer reviewed" research papers (journal or book article) or Ph.D. dissertation chapters applying econometric and statistical methods to the study of economic phenomena. These research papers should demonstrate the successful use of one or more of the following statistical software packages: SAS, Stata, Matlab, R, C++, Gauss, LIMDEP, RATS and/or Python.

A. I have successfully completed two or more full academic years’ worth of coursework in economics and econometric methods taught at a sufficiently advanced and mathematically intensive level that the curriculum relied on and required knowledge of linear (matrix) algebra and multivariate calculus combined with successful production of three or more “peer reviewed” research papers (journal or book article) or Ph.D. dissertation chapters applying econometric and statistical methods to the study of economic phenomena. These research papers should demonstrate the successful use of one or more of the following statistical software packages: SAS, Stata, Matlab, R, C++, Gauss, LIMDEP, RATS and/or Python.

B. I have successfully completed two or more full academic years’ worth of coursework in economics and econometric methods taught at a sufficiently advanced and mathematically intensive level that the curriculum relied on and required knowledge of linear (matrix) algebra and multivariate calculus combined with successful production of one or two “peer reviewed” research papers (journal or book article) or Ph.D. dissertation chapters applying econometric and statistical methods to the study of economic phenomena. These research papers should demonstrate the successful use of one or more of the following statistical software packages: SAS, Stata, Matlab, R, C++, Gauss, LIMDEP, RATS and/or Python.

C. None of the above.

9. If your response was other than "c" above, please provide specific information describing your practical research experience producing "peer reviewed" research papers, such as applying econometric and statistical methods to the study of economic phenomena.

Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.

10. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.

A. Yes, I certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith, and I understand the information provided above

B. No, I do not certify/understand the information provided above.

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