- Basic Requirements For All Applicants:
A. Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
YOU MUST PROVIDE ALL TRANSCRIPT(S) (unofficial copies are acceptable).
RESUME MUST INCLUDE MONTH/DATE/YEAR OF DEGREE EARNED.
- ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement, applicants must meet the defined qualification requirements listed below:
CG-12: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 11 level in the Federal Service.
Specialized Experience is defined as experience with the implementation of surveys; with various aspects of research initiatives that result in public reports, including the analysis of findings and in report writing; and communicating novel findings to a variety of audiences.
EDUCATION: Education may be substituted for experience in qualifying for this position at the CG-12 only. If qualifying based on education, applicant must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
Combination of education and experience: A combination of graduate level education, and specialized experience as described above, that together meet the qualification requirements for this position.
Candidates who are selected for the position based on education, must provide documentation of completing all requirements for a Ph. D or equivalent doctoral degree prior to entering on duty.
CG-13: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 12 level in the Federal Service.
Specialized Experience is defined as experience with the implementation of nationally-representative surveys; with various aspects of a complex high profile research initiative that results in a recurring high profile public report, including the meeting of technical requirements, analysis of findings, and report writing; and communicating novel findings to agency leadership and to the public.
CG-14: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 13 level in the Federal Service.
Specialized Experience is defined as experience with the implementation of nationally-representative surveys; leading aspects of a complex research initiative that results in a recurring high profile public report, including the meeting of technical requirements, analysis of findings, and report writing; and communicating novel findings to agency leadership and to the public.
Applicants eligible for ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program) must achieve a score of 80 or higher in the online assessment to be determined “well qualified” for this position. For more information,
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