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Salary $74,950 - $164,102 a year job type full-time
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Duties
Serve as a staff economist with proficiency in econometric and quantitative techniques.
Work with econometric and statistical techniques such as predictive modeling, empirical cost models (for e.gActivity-based costing), event study analysis using time series, cross sectional, panel and transactional data.
Study the economics and public policy challenges facing network industries.
Conduct qualitative and quantitative studies that evaluate a wide range of complex issues related to the economic regulation of the rail industry and other segments of the transportation industry subject to board regulation.
Plan and execute economic studies on a variety of topics, including transportation costing, infrastructure investment studies, and economic impact studies.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Conditions of employment
U.sCitizenship is required.
All qualification requirements must be met by 08/01/2022.
Your application package will not receive consideration if it lacks any of the required documents under the `required documents` tab.
Probationary period: one-year probationary period may be required.
Selective service: if you are a male applicant born after december 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the selective service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the selective service lawSee http://www.sss.gov/
Background suitability investigation: continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation and the granting of a federal suitability or security clearanceIf selected, you may be offered tentative employment until the background investigation has been fully adjudicated.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic education requirementsIn addition, to meeting the educational requirements (see education section of job announcement), you must also meet the specialized experience as outlined below:
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position typically in or directly related to economist, and is equivalent to the work performed at the next lower grade level.
Gs-11
To be qualified for this position at the gs-11 grade level, you must demonstrate in your resume one year of specialized experience equivalent to the gs-09 level of federal service such as performing general econometric and statistical techniques; individual economic research; conducting general studies that evaluate complex issues related to economic regulation of the rail/transportation industryIn lieu of the above, the individual performed general economic analysis, general experience with microsoft office or general experience with statistical software packagesThe individual will have the ability to present results clearly in communication.
Or
3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a ph.dDegree or ph.dOr equivalent doctoral degree.
Gs-12
To be qualified for this position at the gs-12 grade level, you must demonstrate in your resume one year of specialized experience equivalent to the gs-11 level of federal service such as using significant econometric and quantitative techniques; working with econometric and statistical techniques; conducting significant studies related to the economic regulation of the rail/transportation industry; performing economic studies and economic impact studiesIn lieu of the above, the individual would have performed significant economic analysis with significant experience with microsoft office or significant experience with statistical software packagesThe individual has the ability to present results clearly in communicationExamples of specialized experience at the gs-12 grade level include: research experience in microeconomics; applying various methods from research; applying microeconometric methods and/or machine learning to the investigation of complex issues.
Note: there is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the gs-12 grade level.
Gs-13
To be qualified for this position at the gs-13 grade level, you must demonstrate in your resume one year of specialized experience equivalent to the gs-12 level of federal service such as serving as a staff economist with proficiency in robust econometric and quantitative techniques; extensive experience working with robust econometric and statistical techniques (such as predictive modeling, empirical cost models for activity-based costing, event study analysis using time series, cross sectional, panel and transactional data); conducting robust studies evaluating complex issues related to economic regulation of the rail/transportation industry; performing robust economic studies on transportation costing, infrastructure investment, and economic impactIn lieu of the above, the individual would have performed robust economic analysis, robust experience with microsoft office or robust experience with sequel, and statistical software packagesThe individual has the ability to present results clearly in communicationExamples of specialized experience at the gs-13 grade level include: conducting microeconomics research and reviewing economic literature; adapting methods from research; manipulation of large datasets; adapting advanced econometric methods and/or machine learning to complex issues; advising on economic matters; and presenting on economic issues(you must clearly show in your resume and claim on the questionnaire how you have all of the above experience, or you will be rated ineligible).
Note: there is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the gs-13 grade level.
Gs-14
To be qualified for this position at the gs-14 grade level, you must demonstrate in your resume one year of specialized experience equivalent to the gs-13 level of federal service such as conducting highly complex independent economic research in support of data analysis projects - economic impact analyses, cost benefit analyses, and development of decision support toolsLeads teams tasked with quantitative and qualitative analysis by using various highly complex economic research techniques - econometric analysis, market analysis, pricing, economic multiplier models, uncertainty and risk analysis, statistics, mathematical models, simulation, optimization, industry analysis, and game theoryMakes authoritative recommendations on policies that provides technical expertise to senior leadership on policy initiatives on economic analysesIn lieu of the above, the individual performed and led teams employing highly complex economic analysis, mastery of microsoft office or mastery of statistical software packagesThe individual has the ability to conduct highly complex & rigorous economic analysis to present results clearly in communicationExamples of specialized experience at the gs-14 grade level includes: conducting independent economic research in support of projects - economic impact analyses, cost benefit analyses, and development of decision support toolsConducts analysis using various economic research techniques including econometric analysis, market analysis, pricing, economic multiplier models, uncertainty and risk analysis, statistics, mathematical models, simulation, optimization, industry analysis, and game theoryMakes authoritative recommendations on policies that provides technical expertise to senior leadership on policy initiatives.
Note: there is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the gs-14 grade level.
Specialized experience must meet 52 weeks equivalent to the next lower grade levelA full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per weekPart-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activitiesApplicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Knowledge in microeconomics and industrial organization.
Knowledge of industrial organization and econometric principles.
Skill in research findings in order to recognize and evaluate significant and critical factors to resolve complex problems.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national service programs (i.e peace corps, americorps) and other organizationsVolunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This position has a basic education requirement.
As mentioned, above in the qualifications section, in order to qualify for this position, applicants must meet the specialized experience* and you must have completed the following educational requirements for this series:
Degree in economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculusOr
Combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in economics, as indicated above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
You must provide transcripts to support your educational claims (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
Foreign education: if you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited u.sEducation program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a u.sAccredited college or universityFor further information, visit:http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus- forrecog.htmlYou must provide translated transcripts.
Additional information
This position is eligible for telework in accordance with stb`s telework policy.
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantineThe stb will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation may be needed.
Fitness center: stb employees, at no cost, have access to the fitness center conveniently located in the building; and
A monthly transit subsidy for a portion of your commuting costs to help defray the commuting costs of employees who use mass transportation, including commuter bus, metrorail or metrobus, or commuter rail systems.
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, applicants will be reviewed to determine if they meet the basic qualifications for this position, specifically the educational and specialized experienceA review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefitsYour benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you`re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employeeYou may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you`re eligible under their policies.
Please be advised, the following documents are required:
1Resume that includes the experience you wish to be considered for the review of your qualifications, the dates of employment with month and year, and hours worked per week, if part timeResumes that do not contain all of the necessary information to determine qualifications may be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this positionYour latest resume submission is the one that will be used to determine your qualifications.
2Responses to questionnaire.
3You must provide transcripts to support your educational claims (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
Apply Now
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the required documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted before the announcement closesThe following instructions outline our application processYou must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.mEastern time (et) on the closing date of this announcementWe are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m- 5:00 p.mEt, monday - friday)If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon et on the announcement`s closing date.to begin your online application:
You must:
Create a login.gov account (if you don`t already have one, you only need to do this once.)
-enter an email address during the account set up - use the same email address you used for usajobs (your primary or secondary email address).
Create a new password.
Have a working phone number (mobile or landline) near you (login.gov will send you a security code.)
Finish setting up your login.gov account.
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Agency contact information
Cynthia mcclam
Phone
(202) 245-0341
Email
Cynthia.mcclam@stb.gov
Address
Surface transportation board
395 e street sw
Washington, dc 20423
Us
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications.
All applicants that meet the basic qualifications will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and a possible interviewAll applicants will be notified of their status by email throughout the process.
Fair and transparent
The federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparentPlease read the following guidance.
Equal employment opportunity (eeo) policy
Reasonable accommodation policy
Financial suitability
Selective service
New employee probationary period
Signature and false statements
Privacy act
Social security number request
Required documents
Please be advised, the following documents are required:
1Resume that includes the experience you wish to be considered for the review of your qualifications, the dates of employment with month and year, and hours worked per week, if part timeResumes that do not contain all of the necessary information to determine qualifications may be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this positionYour latest resume submission is the one that will be used to determine your qualifications.
2Responses to questionnaire.
3You must provide transcripts to support your educational claims (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
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The public
U.sCitizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the u.s.
Clarification from the agency
Applications will be accepted from any u.sCitizenDirect hire authority will be used to fill this positionThe `rule of three`, veterans preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.
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