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Research Agricultural Economist

Economic Research Service · Department of Agriculture

This job in plain English

This is a full-time research job with the USDA Economic Research Service in Kansas City, MO. The Office of Food Markets needs someone to lead policy and data research on how the retail food sector works and how it affects consumers and food prices. It is a direct hire with 1 vacancy, occasional travel may be required, and relocation expenses are reimbursed.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

This job is open to the public. Only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. can apply.

What you would do

  • Plan and conduct complex economic research on food markets and food access
  • Work on research projects and publish policy-relevant research with team members
  • Analyze primary and secondary data and check whether it is valid and sufficient
  • Use and improve forecasting methods to track drivers of food price changes

Do you qualify for GS-12 (up to GS-15)?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-11 to qualify at GS-12. This experience must be directly related to the job, such as writing reports, memos, or research papers in economics, statistics, or public policy, or doing microeconomic research and collecting data to test economic ideas.

With education: You can qualify with a degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours of economics and 3 semester hours of statistics, accounting, or calculus. You can also combine coursework equal to an economics major with extra experience or education. A Ph.D. in economics, agricultural economics, applied economics, or a related doctoral field can also qualify you, alone or with specialized experience.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than 2 pages with name, address, and contact information
  • Resume showing education, and work experience with duties, dates, hours per week, title, series, and grade
  • Unofficial college transcripts if you use education to qualify (official transcripts are needed before starting)
  • Proof of accreditation if any education was completed at a foreign school
  • Proof of CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligibility if you claim that priority
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference (preference does not apply to this job, but documents are encouraged)

How you will be rated: Applicants are not rated numerically, and veterans' preference does not apply. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are placed in the Eligible category, based on the resume, the online Assessment Questionnaire, and any required assessments. The announcement lists competencies such as attention to detail, decision making, reading comprehension, and teamwork.

Tips for this job:

  • Make sure your resume shows the hours per week and exact dates for each job, and keep it to 2 pages or less.
  • Your resume must clearly show the experience you list in your questionnaire answers, or your score may drop.
  • If you use a degree from a foreign school, include proof that it is accredited by a recognized body.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses are reimbursed. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered, and the hiring official decides at the time of the job offer.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen or U.S. national
  • Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
  • Background investigation and/or fingerprint check
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Payments must be made by direct deposit
  • Pass the E-Verify employment check

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$90,968 – $118,261 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 (up to GS-15) · General Schedule
Location
Kansas City, Missouri
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Economist (0110)
Announcement
ERS-DH27Y-13103660-NW

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