Labor Economist

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc; Whitehall (OH); On-site; USD 111,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Defense-Logistics-Agency is seeking a Labor Economist to support government-wide hiring strategies. Positions may be located at Fort Belvoir, VA or Whitehall, OH, with salary ranges showing regional pay differences.

The role requires an Economics degree with specific coursework or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus one year of specialized experience related to labor market analysis. Transcripts must be provided.

Qualifications

• Degree: Economics including at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. Must submit transcripts.
• Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to economics major plus appropriate experience or additional education. Transcripts required.
• Credit for volunteer or related experience may apply and will be considered in the selection.

Responsibilities

• Specialized experience includes researching labor markets for strategic hiring needs.
• Applying economic principles to labor market research for recruitment and hiring.
• Preparing and presenting labor economic studies to senior leadership.

Education

Economics degree with 21 econ hours and 3 in statistics/calculus

Combination of Education and Experience

Job description

See below for important information regarding this job.

Position may be filled at either:

Fort Belvoir, VA: $121,785 - $158,322

Whitehall, OH: $111,065 - $144,386

To qualify for a Labor Economist, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

A. Basic Education Requirement:

Degree: Economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. Applicants MUST submit a copy of their college transcripts from an accredited educational institution which reflects that an economics or equivalent degree was conferred and the date conferred. Failure to submit your transcripts may result in lost consideration.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience:

Courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Applicants MUST submit a copy of their college transcripts from an accredited educational institution. Failure to submit your transcripts may result in lost consideration.

B. Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes:

• Research labor markets for strategic critical hiring needs of an agency.
• Applying economic principles and techniques to research labor markets for strategic recruitment and hiring needs.
• Preparing and presenting comprehensive labor economic studies to senior leadership.

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.