- Position Title
- International Economist
- Agency
- Foreign Agricultural Service
- Announcement Number
- RG-11874850-23-FAS-KR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 13, 2023 to Thursday, March 30, 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 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.
3.
Are you a current student who is expected to graduate in the spring of 2023?
Current students can claim to be a "recent graduate" if they are in the final Spring semester of their degree/certificate program. You must include your expected date of graduation on your resume. You must receive your degree prior to appointment.
Current students can claim to be a "recent graduate" if they are in the final Spring semester of their degree/certificate program. You must include your expected date of graduation on your resume. You must receive your degree prior to appointment.
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.
Are you a current or former: Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
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 U.S. agricultural commodities, marketing and transportation patterns, biofuels, or 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.
Communicate technical information in writing.
17.
Developed and implemented strategic guidance.
18.
Communicate technical information orally.
19.
Interpersonal communication skills.
20.
Prepare and deliver oral presentations of non-technical or technical information.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Analyze agricultural trade issues.
22.
Analyzing international trade rules, policies and practices affecting agricultural trade.
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Using international trade rules, policies and analysis.
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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.