Economist or Statistician (Economics)

Job Announcement Number:
DE-15-BLS-PL-154
Location Name:
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupation Code:
Statistics
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Closing Date:
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Job Status:
Full Time
Salary:
$90,823.00 to $118,069.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
13 to 13
Who May Apply:
All U.S. Citizens; ICTAP and CTAP eligibles in the local commuting area. Also being advertised as job announcement #MS-15-BLS-PL-132 for status applicants & Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) applicants. To be considered for each, apply to BOTH jobs.
Job Summary:
The Department of Labor (DOL) seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. DOL fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled by either an Economist or a Statistician (Economics). The position is located in the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Office of Prices and Living Conditions, Division of Consumer Expenditure Surveys, within the Branch of Research and Program Development. BLS is the principal Federal statistical agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support the public and private decision-making that forms the basis of our democratic, free-enterprise system. Like all Federal statistical agencies, the BLS executes its statistical mission with independence, serving its users by providing products and services that are accurate, objective, relevant, timely, and accessible. - This position is inside the bargaining unit. - This position has no further promotion potential. - A writing sample may be required at time of interview. - This announcement may be used to fill additional like positions. - This position will not be filled until the Department's Placement Assistance Programs have been fully utilized. - Applications for this announcement will be accepted online only by clicking the "Apply Online" button.
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