Economic Assistant (PART-TIME)

Job Announcement Number:
DE-15-PHIL-BLS-0091
Location Name:
Reading, Pennsylvania
Department:
Department Of Labor
Agency:
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupation Code:
0119
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent.
Opening Date:
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Closing Date:
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Job Status:
Part Time 16-32 Hours. Initial average hours per week is 24, but hours may vary.
Salary:
$16.33 to $21.23 / Per Hour
Pay Grade(s):
05 to 05
Who May Apply:
U.S. Citizens; ICTAP and CTAP eligibles in the local commuting area.
Job Summary:
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 position is located in the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Field Operations, Philadelphia Region, Division of Price Programs, Branch of Consumer Price Index Programs, for the Reading, PA Office. THIS POSITION IS PART TIME ONLY AND DOES NOT LEAD TO FULL TIME. The initial average hours per week will be 16 to 32 hours to start depending on workload. Work schedule will vary week to week depending upon work requirements. This is not a job for a person who needs full-time work or who cannot be available for work when required, including a mix of day, evening and weekend hours as needed. In addition, you must travel to the Bureau of Labor Statistics training center in Washington, D.C., up to two times during the first year for mandatory classroom training as follows: Two (2) week introductory commodities and services training and One (1) week of advanced data collection. Housing training is accomplished through distance learning. This position has promotion potential to GS-07. There is no obligation to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions are dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and supervisory approval. This position is inside the bargaining unit. Relocation costs will not be paid. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement. NOTE: Visits to residences are necessary and some evening and weekend work is scheduled. Work in retail stores must be completed during normal business hours. Personal visit data collection requires walking and standing for long periods. In particular, collection from housing units is likely to include steps and walking on uneven surfaces.
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