Senior Economist

This position is located in the Directorate for Economic Analysis, Office of Risk Reduction (EXRR), in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The Directorate studies the effect of CPSC actions on consumers and businesses, including the impact on competitive structure and commercial practices. EXRR collects and analyzes data on deaths and injuries associated with consumer products and develops both voluntary and mandatory standards. In addition to the mandatory education requirement, all applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: GS-14: 1) The development of studies of the economic, financial, or other impacts of product safety standards or other regulatory or litigation actions; 2) the use of various research and analysis techniques when assessing economic or other data; and 3) service as a technical authority on economic or financial impacts or issues. Evidence of the above specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience or based on job titles alone. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). 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 volunteer experience. Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position by the closing date of this announcement. #J-18808-Ljbffr United States Consumer Product Safety Commission