Public Notice for Economist (Direct Hire)

Department of Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration · May be filled in various FAA duty locations,

Company

Department of Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration

Location

May be filled in various FAA duty locations,

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Direct hiring authority for 0110 series is being used to fill this position.

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Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.
Successful completion of security investigation may be required.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Please Review Required Documents & Additional Information.
Positions may be filled at any grade level.
Duty location may be negotiable upon request.

Qualifications

Individual Occupational Requirements for 0110 in conjunction with Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/economist-series-0110/

Basic Requirements: A. Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. OR B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

FV-H. Possession of 3-years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or at least 1-year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-G (FG-5-9) band level. Examples may include but not limited to: experience applying economical methods to modify and develop statistical models/analyses; conducting research assignments requiring planning, information assembly, analysis and evaluation, conclusions and report preparation.

FV-I. At least 1-year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H (FG-11/12) band level. Examples may include but not limited to: planning and carrying out the steps necessary to a project for collecting economic data ; experience using data sets to develop reports and conduct financial or statistical analyses (e.g., using advanced functions in Excel, regression analysis, etc.) and using programming languages to aid in complex analyses; plan and prepare interpretive reports concerning the productivity or capacity of particular area of industry (supply chain, aviation systems, medical research).

FV-J. At least 1-year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I (FG-13) band level. Examples may include but not limited to - conducting systematic research in a problem area of aviation that it must be approached through a series of complete and conceptually related research studies; experience in initiating, formulating, planning and execution/control of special economic studies or continuing project; carrying out a series of data-gathering studies designed to provide an assessment of the economic impact of legislation and policy changes that may have considerable impacts on the aviation industry and flight safety.

FV-K. At least 1-year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J (FG-14) band level. Examples may include but not limited to – serving as a technical authority for a particular area of economic activity (aviation, personnel/labor); utilizes staff and elaborate research methods and tools to conduct and assess economic impacts; oversight and project coordination assignments involving a staff of professional economists; providing authoritative-accurate economic information to policy-makers.

*Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that are typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).

Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation.

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

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Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

Leave Enhancement: FAA organizations may offer enhanced annual leave accrual to newly appointed or reappointed employees. In order to receive consideration for such a benefit, applicants' prior non-Federal service or active duty uniformed service must directly relate to the duties of the position to which appointed. Granting enhanced annual leave is at the sole discretion of the hiring organization, and granting such benefit is not an entitlement nor guaranteed to any newly hired employee.

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. On-the-Spot will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

NOTES:

1) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted.

2) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed.

3) This position has a positive education requirement. Please see required documents.

4) Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

5) Please upload supporting documents into USAJOBS or [email protected] and reference the announcement number.

6) Positions may be filled at any pay band level.

7) This Public Notice will serve as a resume repository – positions may or may not be filled from this announcement.

8) Duty Location may be negotiable upon request.

9) Bargaining and non-bargaining positions may be filled.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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