Economist

US Environmental Protection Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Environmental Protection Agency seeks a seasoned economist to join the Office of Policy and Regulatory Management, National Center Environmental Economics Division, Research and Program Support Branch.

This role focuses on planning, conducting, and reviewing quantitative analyses of costs and environmental benefits of agency programs and proposed regulations, with emphasis on data literacy, communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 level.
• Experience planning, conceptualizing, conducting, and reviewing quantitative economic analyses of costs and environmental benefits.
• Experience leading and coordinating systematic investigation to advance analytic economic capabilities.

Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Technical Competence

Planning and Evaluating

Data Literacy and Analysis

Scientific Research

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Partnering

Job description

These positions are in the Office of the Administrator (AO), Office of Policy and Regulatory Management, National Center Environmental Economics Division, Research and Program Support Branch. About this organization: AO

This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement.

In addition to the basic entry education requirements, you must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as described below.

To qualify for the GS-14 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level defined as planning, conceptualizing, conducting, and reviewing quantitative economic analyses of the costs, environmental benefits, or similar outcomes for government programs or regulations; leading, coordinating, and conducting systematic investigation and research to advance analytic economic capabilities such as new modeling and measurement techniques, estimates, and/or data; and steering wider initiatives regarding economic guidance, executive orders, and other priorities.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully:

• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Technical Competence*
• Planning and Evaluating
• Data Literacy and Analysis*
• Scientific Research*
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Partnering

*You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.

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.

*If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience.