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The Antitrust Division (Division) is seeking highly qualified candidates to serve as economists in its Economic Analysis Group (EAG). EAG is one of the world's leading venues for developing and applying economics to real world questions of competition. The economists hired will conduct analysis that plays a central role in enforcement efforts to protect competition and benefit consumers through low prices, high quality, and innovation.
07/26/2022 to 07/25/2023
$126,233 - $176,300 per year
GS 14 - 15
Many vacancies in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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Yes
ATR-22-38 DEU
667595100
As an Economist in EAG, responsibilities will include:
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The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category (80 or higher) using established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This position will be filled through OPM's Direct Hire Authority for Economists. Veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to positions filled under this vacancy announcement. All applicants who meet the basic educational requirements and minimum qualification requirements of this position will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. For more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit http://www.opm.gov/employ/direct_hire/index.asp.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
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.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete the online application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, you must contact us by noon Eastern Daylight Time on the announcement's closing date. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Personnel Section. Please contact the Personnel Section by phone at 202-514-2469 or by email at ATR.personnel@usdoj.gov to obtain an alternative application.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for disability during any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Karen Jung by phone at 202-514-8885 or by email at Karen.Jung@usdoj.gov. The Antitrust Division provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. You must contact us by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on the announcement's closing date to request accommodation. Federal Relay Service (TTY) for callers with hearing or speech impairment is also available at 1-800-877-8339 or at https://www.federalrelay.us/tty/. Ms. Jung is not the point of contact for questions about the vacancy announcement.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EDT) on 07/25/2023 to receive consideration.
Upon receipt of your complete application package, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications based on the application we receive. As this position will be filled through OPM's Direct Hire Authority for Economists, there will be no application of veterans preference or ranking and rating of your application.
Applicants who meet the basic education and minimum qualification requirements of this position will be referred to the hiring manager for possible interview and final selection consideration.
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/667595100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Are you ready to contribute to matters of national importance that promote a competitive and productive American economy? The Antitrust Division has openings for Economists to join its dedicated team and gain invaluable experience working in the public interest to protect the competitive process.
The Antitrust Division's work ranges over the entire spectrum of the U.S. economy. Its merger and civil enforcement cases can affect the structure and performance of an entire industry, and its criminal enforcement detects and punishes white-collar antitrust crimes that rob American consumers.
We place a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspective and encourage applications from all interested eligible candidates, including candidates from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, women, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Please note: a writing sample may be requested of individuals identified as best qualified, to be forwarded to the selecting official along with your application package, upon referral.
