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Position Title
Economist
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
OCDE-23-12142879-CP Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 to Wednesday, October 18, 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? (limit characters)
2. Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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Additional Questions
1. Does the Bureau of Land Management employ any member of your family? (limit characters)
2. If yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization in which employed (N/A- if not applicable). (limit 200 characters)
3. I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Basic Requirement (limit characters)
1. I meet the basic education requirements for this position because: (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. I have one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following example: Must have experience collecting, interpreting, analyzing, and presenting data related to the allocation, utilization, or valuation of natural resources while working under supervision; AND experience scripting using the R programming language to clean, analyze, and/ or visualize data and query relational databases; AND experience working on interdisciplinary teams.
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3. Please select the response that describes your highest level of training/experience in conducting economic analyses related to land use or natural resource management.
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4. Please select the response that describes your highest level of training/experience in managing or updating SQL relational databases and scripting using the R programming language to clean, analyze, and/ or visualize data and query relational databases.
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5. Please select each of the following tasks related to economic analysis that you have completed/performed.
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6. Select the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience conducting or providing technical review of economic analyses prepared for resource management plans and other land use planning authorizations.
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7. Select each of the statements that apply regarding your experience with project management.
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8. Select the statement that best describes your experience working in a collaborative work environment with partners.
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9. Select the statement that best describes your experience with the development or delivery of educational programs in the field of economics.
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10. Select the statement that best describes your experience presenting economic data and analysis to non-technical audiences.
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11. Your rating is subject to verification based on the application materials that you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. A deliberate attempt to falsify information on your application materials is grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from Federal employment. Please choose the appropriate response below: (limit characters)