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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings! Our Pathways Recent Graduates Program provides first-hand developmental experiences in the energy industry, while gaining exposure to the Commission’s work. This position is in the Office of Energy Market Regulation (OEMR). For more information visit: OEMR
Learn more about this agency12/02/2024 to 12/16/2024
$55,924 - $88,926 per year
GS 07 - 09
Few vacancies in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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FERC-RECG-2025-0001
821776100
As a Economist (Pathways Recent Graduate), some of your typical work assignments may include:
The Recent Graduate Program lasts for one (1) year. You may be eligible for conversion to a permanent or term (1 – 4 years in duration) position once you complete the program, without further competition.
You must meet all eligibility and qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Eligibility: In order to be eligible for our Recent Graduates Program, you must:
Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligations, have as much as six years after degree completion to apply.
Qualifications: To view the qualification requirements of a Economist (Pathways Recent Graduate), GS07-09-0110, please visit: Economist, 0110 | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
You can qualify based on your education, OR one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level, OR have a combination education and experience. Specialized experience is defined as:
GS-7 : Experience, either through education or employment, collecting and analyzing technical information, including the formulation of policy recommendations. 8800165
GS-9: One full -year of experience analyzing and evaluating regulations and legislation, including the formulation of technical and policy recommendations. 8800164
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 any volunteer experience.
Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
This position has an education requirement (as referenced in the “Qualifications” section) and therefore, transcripts are required. Failure to submit this documentation at the time of application will result in your application being marked incomplete and you will not receive further consideration.
Our employees ranked FERC as a top 5 mid-size agency in both Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) and Effective Leadership according to the Partnership for Public Service’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government! In addition, FERC was also ranked #1 in Work-Life Balance and we are proud to offer telework and workplace flexibilities in accordance with agency policy.
The duty location of this position is Washington, DC. Agency employees are eligible for telework and other workplace flexibilities. Telework days and waiting periods for eligibility are determined when an employee enters on duty.
When promotion potential is shown, future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
If selected for this position, you will be required to:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Regulations
Research Analysis
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Teamwork
If you do not provide all required documents by the closing date of this vacancy announcement, you will not be considered for this position or receive special consideration/hiring preference (e.g. veterans’ preference, ICTAP/CTAP eligibility, etc.).
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR ALL CANDIDATES:
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS TO SUPPORT PREFERENCE OR ELIGIBILITY CLAIMS:
The FERC Careers site provides detailed instructions on how to apply to our vacancies. For more information visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/benefits
Here are a few additional tips:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
FERC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact DisabilityManager@FERC.gov no later than 11:59 pm ET on the vacancy closing date. The decision to grant a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.
More than one selection for similar positions may be made from this announcement and the program office for that selection may vary. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil. FERC also reviews proposals to build liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals and interstate natural gas pipelines as well as licensing hydropower projects.
Our Mission: Economically Efficient, Safe, Reliable, and Secure Energy for Consumers. For more information visit: https://www.ferc.gov/.
