- Position Title
- International Economist
- Agency
- Foreign Agricultural Service
- Announcement Number
- RG-10833378-20-FAS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 5, 2020 to Thursday, June 11, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, completed a qualifying Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program? OR,
Are you a veteran who was unable to apply within two years of receiving your qualifying degree or certificate (associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctoral, or vocational/technical degree or certificate) due to military service obligation AND are you within six years from the date the degree or certificate was completed?
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Are you a veteran who was unable to apply within two years of receiving your qualifying degree or certificate (associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctoral, or vocational/technical degree or certificate) due to military service obligation AND are you within six years from the date the degree or certificate was completed?
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Are you a retiree receiving a civilian Federal or FSA County Annuity?
3.
Have you ever received a voluntary separation incentive payment (VSIP or buyout) to leave the Federal civilian service or FSA County position?
4.
If you answered Yes to the question above, provide the name of the Federal Agency from which you received a buyout and the date on which it was received. If you answered No, type N/A for not applicable.
(limit 150 characters)
5.
Are you a current or former: Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Core Questionnaires
1.
Has your work schedule been full-time, i.e., 35-40 hours per week, for every position listed on your resume or OF-612?
Note: If no, please include the following in your resume for all positions held: position title, employer, dates employed (MM/DD/YY) and work schedule (i.e., Full-Time (FT), Part-Time (PT), etc., and hrs/wk. Please list in order with current/most recent position first. Failure to provide all requested information may prevent us from giving credit for experience.)
Note: If no, please include the following in your resume for all positions held: position title, employer, dates employed (MM/DD/YY) and work schedule (i.e., Full-Time (FT), Part-Time (PT), etc., and hrs/wk. Please list in order with current/most recent position first. Failure to provide all requested information may prevent us from giving credit for experience.)
2.
I understand for information on the status of my application and the outcome of the application process, I (the applicant) must inquire through USAJOBS. No separate notification will be sent to me. To view the status of my application and the outcome of the application process, I must go to the USAJOBS website and log into My Account. Once in My Account I must enter the "Application Status" section of the website.
3.
I understand submission of supporting documentation, e.g., transcripts, DD 214, 50B, performance appraisal may be required for this position. I also understand that my application will not be considered if the required supporting documentation is not submitted or is not submitted in accordance with the time frames indicated in the announcement.
4.
I understand that any correspondence necessary will be conducted via e-mail and sent to the e-mail address I provided in this application process. I must keep this e-mail address current.
5.
When did you graduate and/or complete your degree/certificate program?
(limit 150 characters)
Assessment 1
1.
0110 Basic Requirement - Choose one answer that best describes your education and experience.
2.
GS-7 - In addition to the basic requirement, choose one answer that best describes your education and experience.
3.
GS-9 - In addition to the basic requirement, choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience.
4.
In which of the following areas have you performed economic investigations/research within the past five years?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
Quantitative analysis: The systematic analysis and interpretation of numerical data to describe and explain key trends, processes and/or practices. Quantitative analysis typically uses techniques such as surveys, sampling, analysis of large databases, records, transactions and other data. I have individually conducted quantitative research that included planning, data collection, and analysis.
6.
Qualitative analysis: The systematic analysis and interpretation of numerical and non-numerical data to determine underlying patterns and meanings. Qualitative research generally uses techniques such as content analysis or non-structured and structured interviews. I have individually conducted qualitative research that included planning, data collection, and analysis.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Applying econometric and statistical models to firm-specific or similar micro-level data.
8.
I have applied econometric and statistical procedures and models to industry-level or similarly aggregated micro-level data leading to:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Developing and applying new econometric and/or statistical models to provide empirical analysis of industry level, or other micro-level data, for the purpose of monitoring market trends and identifying abnormal market activity.
10.
Persuading others to accept your economic analysis findings, conclusions, and recommendations for follow up actions.
11.
I have independently completed one or more economic research studies/projects which required me to develop and document the following
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Performing economic research and analysis on the impacts of structure, marketing performance, and industry practices of U.S. agricultural commodities and related markets.
13.
Researching and identifying emerging business developments or issues such as, technologies, trade relationships, typical market structure and performance, abnormal market structure and performance, marketing and transportation patterns, government policies, etc., that have had important economic effects on U.S. agricultural commodities.
14.
Summarizing raw data into graphical displays to support written findings in research, evaluation, or other investigative assignments
15.
Performing, leading, and managing economic research studies, investigations, and/or projects.
16.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.