- Position Title
- International Economist
- Agency
- Commerce, International Trade Administration
- Announcement Number
- ITA-IA-DHA-23-11699144 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, December 9, 2022 to Friday, June 9, 2023
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 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.
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.
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; 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.
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.
4.
If you are a Federal civilian employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
Note: If you are unsure of your appointment type, refer to your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), ask your servicing human resources office, or contact the human resources representative listed in the vacancy announcement.
Note: If you are unsure of your appointment type, refer to your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), ask your servicing human resources office, or contact the human resources representative listed in the vacancy announcement.
5.
If you answered "Other" to the previous "Federal Civilian Appointment Type" question , please enter your current appointment type. Otherwise, enter "Not Applicable" if this does not apply to you.
6.
If you are a current Federal civilian employee, by what agency/office or Department of Commerce bureau are you employed?
7.
If you answered "Other" to the "Federal Civilian Agency Employment" question, please enter the agency and organization. Otherwise enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.
8.
If you are eligible for reinstatement based on prior Federal service and you are NOT currently serving in the competitive service as a permanent career or career-conditional Federal civilian employee, please indicate the beginning and ending dates of your prior Federal civilian employment. If you are not eligible for reinstatement please enter NA. Note: Use the format From MM-YYYY to MM-YYYY.
9.
If you are eligible for appointment under an Interchange agreement or similar authority, please identify the organization in which you work(ed). Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.
10.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the pay plan of the highest grade level or pay band you held on a permanent basis. Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.
Note: You can locate your pay plan in Block #16 on your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
Note: You can locate your pay plan in Block #16 on your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
11.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the highest grade level (or equivalent) you held on a permanent basis.
12.
What is your grade level? Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.
Note: You can locate your grade level (or equivalent) in Block #18 on your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
Note: You can locate your grade level (or equivalent) in Block #18 on your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
13.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the beginning and ending dates of the highest grade level (or equivalent) that you held. Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.
14.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian career or career in the competitive service, what is the highest full performance level (promotion potential) of the position you held on a permanent basis?
Note: Your highest full performance level should be shown in the "Remarks" section of you Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that documents your initial placement into that position.
Note: Your highest full performance level should be shown in the "Remarks" section of you Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that documents your initial placement into that position.
15.
Does the Department of Commerce employ any member of your family?
16.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service system?
17.
Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity?
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
18.
Have you accepted a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Have you held a political appointment within the previous 5-year period?
3.
I authorize the sharing of my application for other similar positions.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the International Economist position with the International Trade Administration. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
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.)
2.
GS-11: Do you have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-09) in the federal service? OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree OR a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience? See the "Qualifications" section of the announcement for the definition of specialized experience and related degree fields.
3.
GS-12: Do you have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the federal service? See the "Qualifications" section of the announcement for the definition of specialized experience.
4.
GS-13: Do you have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the federal service? See the "Qualifications" section of the announcement for the definition of specialized experience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Select the one response that best describes experience researching, assembling, and compiling information for various reports, briefings, and/or analyses on economic, trade, or industry issues.
6.
Do you have experience gathering data from primary and/or secondary sources for use in economic analysis?
7.
Select the statements that describe your experience in developing, recommending, and defending policy changes involving U.S. industry and international trade matters.
8.
Select the one response that best describes your demonstrated ability to use applied statistical packages (e.g. EVIEWS, SAS, STATA) to conduct economic analyses.
9.
Select the one response that best describes your experience with using word processing packages such as Word; spreadsheet packages such as Excel; and presentation packages such as PowerPoint.
10.
Select the one response that best describes your demonstrated ability and skill in creating and utilizing large, complex spreadsheets and databases (e.g. Access, Excel, SAS) to conduct complex economic analysis and formulate trade policy recommendations.
11.
Select the one response that best describes your experience communicating technical economic findings and/or concepts to non-technical audiences in person or in writing.
12.
Select the one response that best describes your experience analyzing economic developments to assess the relevancy to an organization's programs.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
13.
Select the one response that best describes experience researching, assembling, and compiling information for various reports, briefings, and/or analyses on economic, trade, or industry issues.
14.
Do you have experience gathering data from primary and/or secondary sources for use in economic analysis?
15.
Select the statements that describe your experience in developing, recommending, and defending policy changes involving U.S. industry and international trade matters.
16.
Select the one response that best describes your demonstrated ability to use applied statistical packages (e.g. EVIEWS, SAS, STATA) to conduct economic analyses.
17.
Select the one response that best describes your experience with using word processing packages such as Word; spreadsheet packages such as Excel; and presentation packages such as PowerPoint.
18.
Select the one response that best describes your demonstrated ability and skill in creating and utilizing large, complex spreadsheets and databases (e.g. Access, Excel, SAS) to conduct complex economic analysis and formulate trade policy recommendations.
19.
Select the one response that best describes your experience communicating technical economic findings and/or concepts to non-technical audiences in person or in writing.
20.
Select the one response that best describes your experience analyzing economic developments to assess the relevancy to an organization's programs.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
21.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all 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 cancelled, 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.