Economic Development Representative

US-Economic-Development-Administratio; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Economic Development Administration within the Department of Commerce is seeking a qualified candidate for the Economic Development Representative position.

The role focuses on providing technical assistance to customers, evaluating economic development proposals, and serving as the main point of contact for program requirements. The successful candidate will prepare briefings, manage project data, and develop recommendations for agency leadership, contributing to long-term engagement and

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service.
• Experience providing technical assistance and guidance on economic development projects.
• Experience analyzing proposals using qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods.
• Experience serving as primary point of contact to cultivate long-term engagement and trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and guidance to customers on economic development projects and strategies.
• Analyze and assess project proposals using qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods.
• Serve as a primary point of contact on programs and their requirements to cultivate long-term engagement and trust.
• Prepare comprehensive briefings, manage project databases and documents, develop program recommendations, and create reports for agency leadership.

Job description

This vacancy is for an Economic Development Representative in the Economic Development Administration within the Department of Commerce.

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series

Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.

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.

To qualify at the GS-13 level:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience:

• Providing technical assistance and guidance to customers on developing economic development projects and strategies.
• Analyzing and assessing project proposals using qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods, interpreting administrative policies and regulations, and applying priorities and precedents.
• Serving as a primary point of contact on programs and their requirements to cultivate long-term engagement and trust.
• Preparing comprehensive briefings, managing project databases and documents, developing program recommendations, and creating reports for agency leadership.