Supervisory Economist

Full Job Description

The Bureau of Labor Statistics measures labor market activity, working conditions, price changes, and productivity in the U.S. economy to support public and private decision making.

This position is with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Field Operations, Atlanta Region, Division of Price Programs.

Applicants must meet the basic education requirements, eligibility requirements of time-in-grade (52 weeks at the next lower grade), time-after-competitive-appointment (90 days), and minimum qualifications (52 weeks equivalent to the next lower grade in federal service).

These requirements must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Economist, GS-0110: A) Degree in economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting or calculus.

OR B) A combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants must also meet the minimum qualifications to be considered.

For GS-14: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Qualifying specialized experience includes: Organizing, directing, and coordinating primary survey data collection for an important economic and statistical program, OR Directly supervising a work group responsible for primary data collection for a Principal Federal Economic Indicator, OR Development of new methods of economics analysis, or new economic knowledge of value to Government officials responsible for important decisions on economic programs or services.

For additional information, refer to the Office of Personnel Management Operating Manual for Qualification Standards, Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Professional and Scientific Positions.

Individual Occupation Requirements for Economist Series GS-110. Major Duties:

This position is the Assistant Regional Commissioner for Division of Price Programs in the Atlanta Region and performs the following duties.

Plans, directs, monitors, assesses, and adjusts program-related activities within the Division to ensure timely and efficient collection of accurate data for the CPI, PPI, and MXP.

Develops comprehensive region-wide plans for the collection of primary data for local and national purposes based upon: (a) knowledge of statistical methods and techniques; (b) knowledge of the socioeconomic conditions of the regional area; (c) knowledge of industry trends and practices; (d) understanding of the subject matter fields surveyed; and (e) knowledge of the economic uses of BLS statistics.

Establishes priorities to meet program goals and objectives and to accommodate factors such as new or special survey programs, changing emphasis in national policy, changes in budget status, changes in economic conditions, and changes in employment and business patterns.

Provides consultative services by explaining research and survey findings of the Bureau's programs or studies; exchange information on developments related to programs.

Interviews candidates for positions; justifies selections for subordinate non-supervisory positions and recommends selections for subordinate supervisory positions.

Directs the formulation and administration of the Division's budget.

Maintains professional liaison with key business and/or industry associations, labor organizations, universities, State and local governments, and other Federal agencies in order to: consult with them on local and regional requirements for data.

Promotes use of BLS statistical data, and encourage voluntary cooperation in BLS surveys; develop or participate in the development of study plans, reports and analyses as an expert in survey methodology; and make public relations presentations and talk to interested groups, both private and governmental.