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Position Title
International Economist
Agency
Commerce, International Trade Administration
Announcement Number
DE-11089362-21-DC Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 to Thursday, June 3, 2021
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you an active duty service member?  You must submit a statement of discharge/certification of release or an official written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days from the date the announcement closes. Enlisted Record Briefs and military identification do NOT qualify as official documentation. If the appropriate information is not submitted to confirm the discharge status, dates of service, etc., you will not be considered for this job opportunity under Veteran Preference procedures. To gain access to your DD-214 online please visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
 
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3. 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; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
 
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4. 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; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
 
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee?
You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
  • A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
  • A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
  • A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).


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Assessment 1
1. Please select the response below that best indicates how you meet the basic requirement for the Economist Series, 0110 position. Failure to select a response may result in an ineligible rating. (You must submit your transcripts to verify your education).
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2. Select the statement that best describes how you meet the education and/or experience requirement for this position at the GS-09 level. (limit characters)
3. Minimum Qualification Question:
Please select the one response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualifications for a International Economist, GS-0110-11 position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Utilize partial or general equilibrium models to conduct economic analysis. (limit characters)
5. Create formulas and macros to analyze large data sets. (limit characters)
6. Utilize statistical or econometric techniques to perform economic research.
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7. Use statistical software for data analysis and manipulation. (limit characters)
8. Use data visualization software for data presentation. (limit characters)
9. Analyze the impact of economic policy on industries to assist in formulating trade policy recommendations.
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10. Research, assemble, and compile information for reports or briefings on economic or trade issues.
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11. Present reports on international trade policy or economic policy to non-technical audiences in person or writing. (limit characters)
12. Access and manipulate data of the U.S. Federal Statistical Systems. (limit characters)
13. Access and manipulate data of international statistical systems. (limit characters)
14. Collect and analyze data from a variety of statistical agencies/organizations.
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15. Utilize data visualization tools to convey data and analysis to stakeholders.
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16. Analyze data to develop viable alternatives for solving problems.
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