Job Description
This position is in the Office of Planning and Analytics (OPA), Economic Research and Regulatory Analysis Division, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). You will be responsible for economic analysis and related activities required to support PHMSA regulatory activity and additional assigned economic analyses.
Qualifications:
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet the additional grade level requirements. (1) All applicants must meet the basic requirements under A or B to qualify for applying to a position under series 0110 : A. Successful completion of a degree in 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 which includes courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. For additional reference, please refer to the OPM qualifications standard for GS-0110: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/economist-series-0110/ (2) Upload the appropriate document(s) to your application for verification purposes. (3) Specialized Experience:
To further determine eligibility, review the following grade specific details. You will be asked a few questions as part of your application but make sure to verify how you meet these grade levels in your resume. For the GS-11: You qualify for this grade level if you meet one of the following: On Experience, at least one year of specialized experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level , which included: Experience conducting literature searches and collecting relevant economic or statistical data from varied information sources to analyze a specific problem or issue. Experience applying statistical analyses to data and designing tables, charts, and/or models to illustrate relevant findings. Experience developing economic assessments to evaluate standards, policies, and procedures related to regulatory and safety programs. On Education , you must have: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Or, you can also qualify based on a combination of higher level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. For the GS-12: You qualify for this grade level if you have at least one year of specialized experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level , which included: Experience using economic theory and statistical and econometric methods for conducting research, preparing analyses, and developing economic models. Experience organizing, integrating, and presenting economic and statistical data from varied information sources. Experience applying economic assessments to make recommendations regarding standards, policies, and procedures related to regulatory and safety programs. Although you must meet the mandatory education requirement for the series, you cannot qualify for GS-12 grade based solely on education, you must meet the specialized experience for GS-12 which is cited above. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
(KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Cost-Benefit Analysis :
Knowledge of the principles and methods of cost-benefit analysis, including the time value of money, present value concepts, and quantifying tangible and intangible benefits. Economics :
Knowledge of economic policy, principles, and practices, market and non-market values, and the analysis and reporting of economic data. Research :
Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results. Oral Communication :
Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, considering the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Organizational Awareness :
Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization. For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
