- Position Title
- Economist/Statistician (Economics)
- Agency
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Announcement Number
- MS-24-CHI-BLS-12457998-KAN Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, July 2, 2024 to Monday, July 15, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current or former DOL employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which you received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• You are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• You are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent
Note: To verify your eligibility, you must submit copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a reduction in force (RIF) separation notice, a SF50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You must also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
• You are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• You are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent
Note: To verify your eligibility, you must submit copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a reduction in force (RIF) separation notice, a SF50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You must also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
2.
Are you a current Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment, and have never held a position with a promotion potential of the position being advertised?
Note: To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
Your SF-50 must reflect:
• Tenure: Career or career-conditional (1-Permanent or 2-Conditional) - refer to Tenure Box #24 on the SF-50
• Position Occupied: Competitive service (1) - refer to Tenure Box #34 on the SF-50
For more information, click here to review USAJOBS Federal Employees resources.
Note: To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
Your SF-50 must reflect:
• Tenure: Career or career-conditional (1-Permanent or 2-Conditional) - refer to Tenure Box #24 on the SF-50
• Position Occupied: Competitive service (1) - refer to Tenure Box #34 on the SF-50
For more information, click here to review USAJOBS Federal Employees resources.
3.
Are you a current Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) employee who currently holds or previously held a career or career conditional appointment with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?
Note: To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
Your SF-50 must reflect:
• Tenure: Career or career-conditional (1-Permanent or 2-Conditional) - refer to Tenure Box #24 on the SF-50
• Position Occupied: Competitive service (1) - refer to Tenure Box #34 on the SF-50
For more information, click here to review USAJOBS Federal Employees resources.
Note: To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
Your SF-50 must reflect:
• Tenure: Career or career-conditional (1-Permanent or 2-Conditional) - refer to Tenure Box #24 on the SF-50
• Position Occupied: Competitive service (1) - refer to Tenure Box #34 on the SF-50
For more information, click here to review USAJOBS Federal Employees resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
2.
I understand that the responses I selected in this questionnaire must be fully supported by detailed descriptions of my work experiences in my resume. In the event that my responses are not supported by my resume, the human resources office will amend my responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency demonstrated in my resume.
3.
I understand submission of supporting documentation, e.g., transcripts, DD-214, SF-50, most recent performance appraisal dated within 18 months (or a reason explaining why one cannot be provided) may be required for this position. I also understand that my application will not be considered if the required supporting documentation is not submitted or is not submitted in accordance with the time frames indicated in the announcement.
4.
Where did you first learn about this Department of Labor (DOL) job opportunity?
5.
Please provide the name of the institution/college/university or organization/program/network where you first heard about this Department of Labor (DOL) job opportunity. If you learned about this DOL job opportunity through a DOL Sponsored Career Fair, please provide the name of the career fair. If not applicable, please enter N/A.
(limit 250 characters)
Core Questions
1.
Are you a current Federal employee?
2.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate pay plan of the highest graded position you held.
3.
If you selected "Other", please enter the Pay Plan. If not applicable, please enter N/A.
(limit 100 characters)
4.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the highest-grade level you held.
5.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the dates of the highest title, series, graded position you held (MM-YYYY to MM-YYYY or Present, or if not applicable, please enter N/A.).
Note: Time-In-Grade restrictions apply in relation to advancement to General Schedule positions of employees in the competitive service. (limit 150 characters)
Note: Time-In-Grade restrictions apply in relation to advancement to General Schedule positions of employees in the competitive service. (limit 150 characters)
6.
If you are, or were, a Federal employee who held a permanent position in the competitive service, what is the highest full performance level* of that position?
*Full Performance Level: The highest grade level in an employment career ladder. For example, if the position is a Secretary, grade GS-5 with a target grade or promotion potential to GS-7, the GS-7 grade level is the full performance grade level of the position. It is the highest grade in the Secretary position's employment career ladder (i.e., GS-5, GS-6, GS-7).
*Full Performance Level: The highest grade level in an employment career ladder. For example, if the position is a Secretary, grade GS-5 with a target grade or promotion potential to GS-7, the GS-7 grade level is the full performance grade level of the position. It is the highest grade in the Secretary position's employment career ladder (i.e., GS-5, GS-6, GS-7).
7.
Does the Department of Labor employ any member of your family?
8.
If yes to previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization in which employed, and location if known. If not applicable, please enter N/A.
(limit 250 characters)
9.
Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?
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.
10.
Have you accepted a buyout from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?
11.
For DOL employees only, what is your bargaining unit status?
12.
Are you currently serving or have you served in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
13.
Please indicate your most recent performance appraisal rating from your most recent performance appraisal (within 18 months).
Assessment 1
1.
You must meet the basic qualification requirements for an Economist, GS-0110 position. Select the option that best describes your education and/or experience background.
2.
You must meet the basic qualification requirements for an Statistician, GS-1530 position. Select the option that best describes your education and/or experience background.
3.
To meet the Additional Qualifications Requirements for Economist/Statistician, GS-13, select the option that best describes your experience background. Note: In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have specialized experience.
4.
I have experience analyzing data, statistics, and trends to identify problems and systemic barriers to formulate solutions to address them.
5.
Please select the responses that describe your experience in decision making and problem solving. (Select all that apply.)
6.
Please select the response that best describes your experience independently analyzing data or information, interpreting facts, and drawing logical conclusions.
7.
From the following list of interpersonal communication skills, please identify those that you have routinely and successfully applied at work. (Select all that apply.)
8.
Please select the response that best describes your experience completing a full-range of planning and coordinating the production activities in a time critical production environment while ensuring that deadlines are always met.
9.
Please select those statements in the following list that identify your areas of experience in economic data management and analysis. (Select all that apply.)
10.
Please select the response that best describes your experience developing new systems or procedures for economic data gathering or reporting.
11.
Please select the response that best describes your experience providing guidance as the technical expert to junior and senior level staff.
12.
I have experience in the oversight and improvement of economic and statistical studies.
13.
Please select the response that best describes your experience managing multiple tasks where defined deadlines are competing and varied.
14.
Select the statements that best describe your highest level of experience managing multiple assignments and conflicting priorities, while maintaining good customer service and meeting various deadlines. (Select all that apply.)
15.
Please select the response that best describes your experience creating and maintaining work assignments, to include establishing priorities, monitoring progress, and accomplishing objectives.
16.
From the following list, please select the statements that best describe your experience in project planning and accomplishing objectives. (Select all that apply.)
17.
From the following list, please select those statements that describe your experience working with economic data for publication purposes. (Select all that apply.)
18.
Please select the statements below that best describe your experience communicating effectively and persuasively in writing. (Select all that apply.)
19.
I have experience utilizing appropriate information technology tools and practices to analyze and recommend improvement to enhance existing economic information management and reporting systems.
20.
Please select the response that best describes your experience with statistical software packages to analyze data and prepare briefing and other informational tables or graphs for a variety of media and audiences.
21.
Please select the statements that best describe your experience using computer systems or applications to access, create, edit, print, send, retrieve, or manipulate data, files and other information. (Select all that apply.)
22.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of 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. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.