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Economist
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · Posted 36 days ago
About the Role
This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of Sustainable Fisheries (OSF), with one vacancy in Silver Spring, MD or Saint Petersburg, FL.
What You'll Do
- →As an Economist - Industry Economist, you will perform the following duties: Plan and carry out economic and cost-benefit analyses in support of fishery management and policy actions.
- →Use quantitative and qualitative analytical methods to evaluate the economic effects of domestic fisheries management and related regulatory actions.
- →Collaborate with agency economists to support consistent analytical approaches and best practices.
- →Draft and review sections of regulatory and analytical documents to ensure compliance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Regulatory Flexibility Act, Executive Order 12866, and other applicable authorities.
- →Develop and apply econometric or mathematical models to evaluate potential impacts of fishery management actions on seafood markets, fishery participants, coastal communities, and related sectors.
- →This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS).
- →Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band.
- →The ZP-3 is equivalent to the GS-11/12.
Requirements
- ✓Key Requirements: Applicants must be U.S.
- ✓Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
- ✓More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information.
- ✓Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓Additional Considerations: One year probationary period may be required.
- ✓Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized.
- ✓Payment of relocation incentives OR recruitment incentives may be authorized.
- ✓Note: Relocation incentives are for current federal employees only.
- ✓This position requires Low Risk Security Clearance.
- ✓Background investigation will be required.
- ✓Continued employment is subject to applicant's successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, for those required to serve a 1-year probationary period, we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; Needs and interests of the agency; Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of then Federal service.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 6bbcc883-c4dc-4709-aa9e-f1aad45e28c6
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