Economist

Overview View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. The position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of the Principal Legal Advisor, Washington, District of Columbia. These are non‑bargaining unit positions. Responsibilities Conducting complex economic analysis of municipal, state, federal, or tribal regulations and policy directives. Identifying areas of improvement for economic policies and processes. Implementing findings and recommendations on how to improve economic analysis, rulemaking, or program effectiveness. Basic Qualifications Degree in economics, with at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. OR combination of education and experience equivalent to a major in economics, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Evaluation of experience: individual economic research assignments requiring planning, information assembly, analysis, evaluation, conclusions, and report preparation; supervisory or project coordination assignments involving a staff of professional economists requiring evaluation and interpretation of economic information; or teaching assignments in a college or university that included both class instruction in economics subjects and one of the following: personal research that produced evidence of results; direction of graduate theses in economics; or service as a consultant or advisor on technical economics problems. Experience in related fields that did not involve the use and understanding of economic principles and theories may not be used as qualifying experience. Special attention to certain types of work: economic statistics; industrial surveys; management of individual business enterprises (including farms); industrial planning; writing or editorial work in economic subjects; and financial market analysis. Specialized Experience (GS‑13) One year of specialized experience at the GS‑12 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as the responsibilities listed in the Responsibilities section. National Service Experience Volunteer work, including participation in National Service programs such as Peace Corps or AmeriCorps, or other organizations, can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Credit will be received for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last five years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non‑career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. EEO Statement The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service‑connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr