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Position Title
Foreign Service Economist Officer
Agency
U.S. Agency for International Development
Announcement Number
BS11-FS Economist Officer Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, June 9, 2023 to Tuesday, August 1, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth. (limit characters)
2. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:

• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?

 For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources:  https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.

To verify your eligibility, you must 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. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

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4. Are you a current Competitive Service Career or Career-Conditional, USAID employee?

To verify your eligibility as a current USAID Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:

• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1); AND,
• box 46 must show US Agency for International Development. (limit characters)
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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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6. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
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Where Did You Hear About Us?

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Career Appointments in the Foreign Service are covered by the Foreign Service Act of 1980, as amended, which requires an applicant to be 18 years old at time of application and which directs mandatory retirement at age 65. Given this mandatory retirement age and the fact that five years must be allowed to achieve tenure in the agency, there is an upper age limit of 60 at time of appointment to the Foreign Service (65 for veterans).

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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
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Are you between the ages of 18 - 59 or (18-64, if you are a veteran)?

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3. What is your date of birth? (DD/MM//YYYY) (limit 10 characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
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Work as a foreign service officer is primarily overseas to include countries undergoing hardship and conflict. You can find the countries where USAID operates here (https://www.usaid.gov/where-we-work). Are you available to work in any country where USAID has a physical presence?

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Select the highest level of education you have completed in a relevant field of study.

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Overseas and diverse working environments include serving or working in an overseas context or in an economically disadvantaged domestic community (such as an inner city or Indian reservation) Select the statement that best describes your education and relevant work experience.

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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
7. Are you qualifying for this position based on foreign education, if yes, ensure you upload the required certification? (limit characters)
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The qualifications for this position include relevant experience working overseas and/or in a diverse working environment which includes serving or working in an overseas context or in an economically disadvantaged domestic community (such as an inner city or Indian reservation) for the minimum number of years required, performing work directly related to the advertised Foreign Service Of?cer position, in which you experienced new cultures, learned foreign languages, encountered different cultures and practices, and/or coordinated and engaged with external partners and local counterparts.

Please provide the following details for each work period you have had overseas or in a diverse US working environment that is relevant to this position: Country, Job Title, Organization/ Company, Start Month/Year, and End Month/Year. (For example: "Sudan, Program Manager for Child Survival, World Health Organization, June 2007 to February 2009")

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A complete application for this position requires the submission of five (5) professional references. Professional references are individuals who have supervised or worked with you in the positions you have listed as relevant work experience (we will inform you prior to checking references). These references MUST include at least 3 supervisors. Please enter the contact information for your five (5) references in the following fields.

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Enter the name, reference type, email address and phone number for your 1st reference below:

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Enter the name, reference type, email address and phone number for your 2nd reference below:

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Enter the name, reference type, email address and phone number for your 3rd reference below:

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12. Enter the name, reference type, email address and phone number for your 4th reference below: (limit 250 characters)
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Enter the name, reference type, email address and phone number for your 5th reference below:

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14. Select the statement that BEST describes your experience in international economics and development. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
15. Do you have experience presenting economic analysis at workshops and/or conferences? (limit characters)
16.

Select the statement that BEST describes your experience in analyzing economic data.

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17.

Select the statement that BEST describes your experience in analyzing international economic data.

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18.

Select the statement best describes your expertise in cost benefit analysis.

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19.

Please select the statements that best describe your experience in developing CBA models. Please select all that apply.

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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
20.

I have experience training others in cost benefit analysis and/or economic analysis.

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Which statement best describes your highest level of experience using computer-based statistical software (i.e. Stata, SAS, SPSS or Excel) to perform complex economic analyses?

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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
22.

Do you have experience evaluating technical information related to economic issues and providing evidence-based recommendations to management to address these issues?

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23.

Choose the statements that describe your experience conducting analyses and making decisions to solve implementation problems affecting economic growth program effectiveness. Please select all that apply.

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24.

Select the responses that describe your experience in problem solving to address systemic issues in economics. Please select all that apply.

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25.

Select the statement that best describes your experience working in a developing country context.

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26. Please select those experience statements in the following list that best describe your demonstrated ability and experience in effectively building relationships with others and working with teams to accomplish goals. Please select all that apply. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
27. I have experience communicating complex economic concepts in writing to non-economists, including managers, staff and the organization's leadership. (limit characters)
28. Select the responses that match your experience interacting with persons of varied backgrounds, cultures, or languages to accomplish work goals and objectives. Please select all that apply. (limit characters)
29. Select the interpersonal skills that you have applied on a regular and recurring basis with positive outcomes. Please select all that apply. (limit characters)
30. Which response best reflects your highest level of experience working cooperatively and collaboratively with others in a work, academic, or volunteer setting? (limit characters)
31. Which best describes your experience in working collaboratively in a team-oriented manner, functioning as either a team member or a team leader, applied and maintained core values of customer orientation, teamwork, accountability, empowerment, and diversity. Inspired, motivated, and guided others towards achieving results. (limit characters)
32. If you were asked whether a country's foreign exchange rate was overvalued as compared with a free market rate, which of the following factors would you consider? Please select all that apply. (limit characters)
33. Which statement below best describes your skill in handling ambiguous situations when dealing with a variety of people? (limit characters)
34. Which statements below describe your experience in persuasion and negotiation when dealing with economic policy reforms or choices among project design alternatives due to economic analysis? Please select all that apply. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
35. I have experience leading a team and negotiating to develop solutions to team-related issues. (limit characters)
36. I have experience identifying team building activities to enhance the performance and morale of a team. (limit characters)
37. I have experience evaluating requests for information that are sensitive in nature, and determining if the request needs the attention of higher level management? (limit characters)
38. From the list that follows, please select those statements that describe your experience communicating orally for the purpose of giving briefings, presentations, and training. Please select all that apply. (limit characters)
39. Which best describes your communication skills through experiences such as technical presentations, public speaking, or serving as a spokesperson? (limit characters)
40. Select the documents you have written related to economic problems and issues to inform senior management or other decision making bodies. Please select all that apply.
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41. What best describes your experience in writing to convey information in forms such as reports, letters, proposals, studies, or other documents to diverse groups? (limit characters)
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