INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIST Overseas Private Investment Corporation Overview Open & closing dates 04/17/2019 to 04/30/2019 Service Competitive Pay scale & grade GS 11 - 12 Salary $69,581 to $108,422 per year Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-Time Location 2 vacancies in the following location:
• Washington, DC ##### Relocation expenses reimbursed No ##### Telework eligible Yes as determined by agency policy • Duties ### Summary This position is part of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), Office of Investment Policy (OIP). The incumbent will be responsible for providing support in identifying, collecting, and analyzing economic and developmental information to assess the impact of proposed and on-going OPIC finance, insurance, and investment funds projects. Learn more about this agency ### Responsibilities • Identify, collect, and analyze data concerning the effects of proposed and actual OPIC-supported private investments on the U.S. and host country economy, including those with trade-related performance requirements. • Conduct on-site visits and client interviews of selected projects to determine compliance with OIP?s loan conditions, assess the projects actual impacts on the U.S. and host country economies, and communicate conclusions in written and oral reports. • Help develop and refine assessment tools and criteria to continually improve OPIC?s ability to inform OPIC stakeholders on the impacts of OPIC-supported projects to the U.S. and host country economies. • Conduct research on potentially sensitive sectors of the U.S. economy. • Assist in the development and refinement of policies and procedures to improve efficiency and/or effectiveness of OIP functions. • Assist in maintaining and improving computer storage and retrieval systems to maintain U.S. and developmental impact data. ### Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. ##### Supervisory status No ##### Promotion Potential 13 • #### Job family (Series) 0110 Economist #### Similar jobs • Economists • Requirements ### Conditions of Employment • US Citizenship is required. • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. • Direct Deposit of pay is required. • Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt. • If selected, you will be required to file, prior to entrance on duty, a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450). ### Qualifications • ALL applicants must meet one of the following Basic Qualifications:** • A BA/BS degree in economics that included at least 21 hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus; **OR** • Courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, Plus Appropriate Experience Or Additional Education (Examples Of qualifying experience include: individual economic research assignments requiring planning, information assembly, analysis and evaluation, conclusions and report preparation; supervisory or project coordination assignments involving a staff of professional economists, and requiring the 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 (1) personal research that produced evidence of results, (2) direction of graduate theses in economics, or (3) service as a consultant or advisor on technical economics problems). • In addition to Basic Qualifications, applicants at the GS-11 must also meet one of the following:** • One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level assisting in identifying, collecting, and analyzing economic and developmental information to determine the impact of investment projects and drafting reports and papers to convey finding and/or information.with assisting in identifying, collecting, and analyzing economic and developmental information to determine the impact of investment projects and drafting reports and papers to convey finding and/or information; **OR** • 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; **OR** • A combination of experience and education as defined above which equals 100%. (Note: Applicants who select this response must provide transcripts as verification of their education). • In addition to Basic Qualification, applicants at the GS-12 must also meet the following:** One (1) full year of specialized experience to include the specialized experience needed for the GS-11 and also experience working as an Economist in the areas of development, trade, and investment and finance; experience with statistical sampling, data collection, and analysis to determine the impact of investment projects; and presenting written and oral results to stakeholders. • Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.** A written test is not required. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. ### Education • This position has a basic education requirement,** you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Only education from institutions which are accredited or preaccredited/candidate for accreditation may be used to meet education requirements. • 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.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, Visit • gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html ### Additional information Telework Suitability The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act. Stipulations Of Employment Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period. If selected, you will be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450). Work Schedule This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Miscellaneous OPIC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit scis.gov/e-verify. • This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement \#OPIC-19-MP-10475694DC using Merit Promotion procedures**. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet merit promotion requirements and can apply to that announcement. NOTE: You must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered under both. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days. If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information Regarding An Alternate Application sastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate\_Application\_Information ### How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the Qualifications Above. • For Category Rating:** Once the application process is complete, qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. The categories for this announcement are defined as: Best-Qualified, Well-Qualified, and Qualified. Your resume and supporting documentation will then be used to determine if you are qualified for this job. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. (knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics) Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies • Compliance • Economics • Manages and Organizes Information • Oral Communication • Written Communication The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three," but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligible within each category. Preference Eligibles Who Meet The Minimum Qualification Requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher). ### Background checks and security clearance ##### Security clearance Other ##### Drug test required No • Required Documents To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package Which Includes • Your **Resume** listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment mm/yy and duties performed. • Other **supporting documents:** • College transcript(s) Required • Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.) • Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) • Cover Letter, optional • If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming veterans' preference**, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. **If applicable, you** must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. Failure to provide this documentation may result in a non preference determination. For more information on veterans' preference (see pm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-employment-initiative/vet-guide/). • *Do not submit photographs with your application package.** Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc. • Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents.** Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices. • It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.** • Career Transition Assistance Programs:** These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP Eligibility. For More Information pm.gov/rif/employee\_guides/career\_transition.asp. #### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be Credited Towards Qualifications. Therefore, Provide Only The attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. • Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. • How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the **Required Documents** section of this vacancy. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. • To begin, click **Apply Online** to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. • You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, sajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the • Application Status** link and then select the **More Information** link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. • You may preview the Assessment Questionnaire at: sastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10475695 If you have questions about this **job**, please contact the HR Office representative listed in the "Agency Contact Info" section of this vacancy announcement. If you need **assistance in applying on-line**, please refer to the How to Apply section above and explore the Federal Application Process information on the USAJobs website ### Agency contact information ### Denae Clay ##### Phone 303-969-5481 ##### Email denae\_clay@ibc.doi.gov ##### Address Overseas Private Investment Corporation 1100 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20527 US Learn more about this agency ### Next steps For status updates on your application, please follow the directions listed above in the How to Apply section. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. If you are selected for an interview for this position, you will be contacted directly. A final job offer for this position is typically made within several weeks after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. After confirming a job offer, all other applicants will be notified of their non-selection. • Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. ### Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants ### Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide Reasonable Accommodations When • An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job. • An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace. • An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency. #### Legal and regulatory guidance • Financial suitability • Social security number request • Privacy Act • Signature and false statements • Selective Service • New employee probationary period This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/530939300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered
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