- Position Title
- Economist
- Agency
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Announcement Number
- DE-24-CHI-BLS-12486088-HPH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, July 19, 2024 to Friday, July 26, 2024
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 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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than DOL 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 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?
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 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?
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.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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.
To meet the Additional Qualifications Requirements for Economist, GS-07, select the option that best describes your education and/or experience background. Note: In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have specialized experience and/or directly-related education.
3.
To meet the Additional Qualifications Requirements for Economist, GS-09, select the option that best describes your education and/or experience background. Note: In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have specialized experience and/or directly-related education.
4.
Select the statement below that best describes your highest level of experience managing multiple assignments, conflicting priorities, and multi-tasking, while maintaining good customer service and meeting various deadlines.
5.
Choose the response that best fits your experience in conducting basic research to gather facts, drawing logical conclusions, and/or making recommendations.
6.
Please select those experience statements in the following list that best describes your highest level of demonstrated ability and experience in effectively building relationships with others and working with teams to accomplish goals.
7.
Which response best describes your knowledge or level of experience participating in formulation, planning, coordination and implementation of outreach program initiatives?
8.
Faced with multiple or conflicting priorities, select the option that you would most likely use.
9.
Do you have experience using computer applications to create and/or manipulate data files?
10.
I have proficiency in using one or more of the following software applications.
11.
From the following choices, select the response that best describes your experience communicating information in a clear, succinct, and organized manner and producing written information which is appropriate for the intended audience.
12.
I have education and/or experience using various sources, including the internet, to research, analyze, synthesize, and obtain economic information from a variety of sources.
13.
I have education and/or experience applying knowledge of econometric theories and techniques to develop solutions to a problem or work or classroom assignment in economics.
14.
Please select those statements in the following list that identify your area of experience in economic data management and analysis.
15.
Select the statements that apply to your work or academic experience.
16.
Select the response which best describes your experience providing information and assistance to the public.
17.
Select the response that best describes your experiences (as a part of your job or in an academic setting) in analyzing data or information to identify problematic situations.
18.
Please select those experience statements in the following list that best describes your highest level of demonstrated ability and experience in effectively building relationships with others and working with teams to accomplish goals.
19.
Select the answer that describes your education/experience in independently setting your priorities and managing your workload.
20.
Select all of the responses that describe your experience over the past two years.
21.
From the following choices, select those answer options that reflect your skill in utilizing current and emerging software and technologies.
22.
Which of the following statements best describes your highest level skill, experience or academic involvement in technology application as related to the use of SAS, SPSS or other statistical software (i.e., using computers and computer applications to obtain, analyze, and communicate information in the appropriate format)?
23.
Check all the responses that best describe your writing activities to date:
24.
Select the responses that best describe your ability to communicate in writing.
25.
Select the response that best describes your knowledge of principles, procedures, tools, and activities of economic data management and analysis in conducting systemic and objective inquiries, including the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data.
26.
Please select those statements in the following list that identify your areas of experience in economic data management and analysis.
27.
Do you have experience (as a part of a job or in an academic setting) monitoring, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting on data issues to promote product improvement?
28.
Please select the statement (as a regular part of your job or in an academic setting) that best describes your experience.
29.
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.