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FTC economists make independent policy recommendations to the Commission based on their theoretical and empirical analysis of the relevant issues. Research by FTC economists is supported and encouraged, in part through the Bureau's working paper series, seminar series, and the annual FTC Microeconomics Conference. FTC economists regularly present their work at seminars and conferences, and publish in top journals.
Learn more about this agency11/09/2018 to 01/11/2019
$81,548 - $164,200 per year
GS 12 - 15
Many vacancies in the following location:
No
Not required
No
Permanent - This is a permanent appointment.
Full-Time
Competitive
15
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No
BE-2019-0002
516603600
As an Economist at the Federal Trade Commission you will perform the following duties:
This position is being advertised under the DIRECT HIRING AUTHORITY. Veteran's preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to positions filled under this announcement.
All applications must be received on-line via USA Jobs.
Please submit transcripts, a writing sample (preferably sole-authored), a resume detailing your work history and experience, and three letters of recommendation.
Please send your letters of recommendation via email to econrecruit@ftc.gov.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Basic Requirements
Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
OR
Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in 1 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
In addition to the above, you must meet the requirements described below:
For the GS-12 Level:
You must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as working on a portion of an economic research project overseen by a senior co-worker or manager, and authoring an unpublished research paper.
For the GS-13 Level:
You must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or above. Specialized experience is defined as applying statistical research techniques to collect and interpret data and developing new economic models or theories with assistance from senior researchers.
For the GS-14 Level:
You must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or above. Specialized experience consists of preparing economic reports or studies that require advanced research techniques and crafting independent research that demonstrates familiarity with advanced analytical techniques.
For the GS-15 Level:
You must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or above. Specialized experience includes authoring research articles/books on topics in microeconomics and testifying in regulatory proceedings.
This position has an education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer.
If you are currently or were previously in this occupation series you do not need to submit transcripts. Instead, submit an SF-50 showing the appointment in this occupational series.
A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. The use of this service credit incentive is at the discretion of the selecting official and service credit is granted only for a position deemed hard-to-fill.
FTC may repay certain outstanding Federally-insured student loans to facilitate the recruitment and retention of highly qualified people. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
Qualified applicants must exhibit thorough comprehension of microeconomic analysis and effective written and oral communication skills. Economists in all fields of applied microeconomics or econometrics are encouraged to apply.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
To determine if you are qualified for this position your application package and qualifications will be assessed in five distinct stages:
Applicants must provide a copy of their transcripts to verify educational requirements.
To help you ensure your application fully outlines your qualifications and eligibility for this position, please submit the following documentation as appropriate. Some of the items listed may not apply to you.
Application Package Checklist:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Individuals applying for this announcement are required to complete and submit an online application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. The information you provide in USAJOBS is general information completed by all candidates. That information and your resume will become part of your application and will automatically be transferred to FT-SEE when you apply online. The submission of anything other than the below online application will result in you not being considered for this job.
If applying online poses a hardship to any applicant, please contact us. Applicants must contact us at 202-326-2021 prior to the closing date to speak to someone who can provide assistance for online submission. Requests for extensions will not be granted.
There are several parts of the application process that will affect your overall evaluation:
You have until 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement to complete the following four-step application process:
STEP 1: To apply, you must first register on USAJOBS at www.usajobs.gov and have at least one resume associated with your account. Your online resume must be built using the USAJOBS resume builder or you can upload an existing resume from your computer. You must submit a resume to be considered for this position. Once you have completed the registration process, thoroughly review this vacancy announcement and then select the "Apply Online" button and follow the instructions provided.
STEP 2: After selecting a resume to submit with your application package, you will be taken to FT-SEE to answer questions related to your experience and vacancy specific questions. The answers to the questions are necessary to evaluate your qualifications for the specific job to which you are applying. When completed, the information you provided through USAJOBS and the answers to the FT-SEE questions will become your application.
STEP 3: Review your resume to make certain that it supports your responses to the questions. Once you submit your online application, you will see a screen telling you that your application has been successfully transmitted. If you do not receive this confirmation, you have not successfully completed your application.
STEP 4: Submit Supporting Documentation, as necessary.
NOTE: Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
You may check your application status by logging into USAJobs.com. (Select "My USAJOBS" and click "Applications"). Within two weeks of the closing date, a Human Resources Specialist will evaluate your application. Ratings will be determined based on the documents and information received by the closing date. The most highly qualified candidates are then referred to the hiring manager for further consideration (this is NOT a guarantee that you will be contacted for an interview). If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly. Once the position is filled, we will notify all applicants of their final status.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/516603600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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