Regional Economist, CG-0110-13 - Direct Hire

Summary

This position is located in Division of Insurance and Research, (DIR) and is responsible for projects related to enhancing the Corporation's deposit insurance funds. Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill identical vacancies that arise later.

Duties

At the full performance level, major duties include: Performs economic analysis of the financial services industry, the financial markets, real estate markets, FDIC-insured commercial banks and thrifts, as well as national, international, and regional economic developments. Plans, performs and provides complex financial and economic analyses related to identifying existing and emerging aggregate risks to the Corporation's deposit insurance fund. Perform economic analysis for incorporation into studies, policy decisions, executive briefings, and testimony. Design and use financial and data analysis models. Conduct continuous reviews of economic, banking, and financial and related matters to keep abreast of current developments in those areas. Participate in the design, production, and administration of FDIC publications to disseminate analysis to supervisory personnel, senior management of the Corporation, other regulators, the industry, and the public. Attend meetings with Corporation officials, representatives of other federal and state regulatory agencies, and representatives of financial institutions and private industry. Qualifications

Qualifying experience is credited from private and public sectors, including paid and unpaid service (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps). Volunteer service builds competencies that translate to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience. See OPM's General Schedule Qualification Standards for details. To qualify, applicants must meet the Basic Requirements and the minimum qualifications to qualify for each grade they wish to be considered for. Basic Requirement A. Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. OR B. Combination of education and experience--courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Minimum Qualification CG-13: Applicants must complete one year of specialized experience equivalent to the CG-12 level or above in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience working as an Economist applying principles and theories to analyze the financial services industry, financial markets, real estate markets, and national or regional economic conditions and developments; designing and using financial and data analysis models; and writing and presenting findings of analysis. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligible applicants must earn 80 or higher on the online assessment to be determined "well qualified." For information, see, FDIC CTAP/ICTAP. Resume Content Required for Qualification Determinations For each position on your resume, include: Employer name; Title; Series and grade (federal jobs only); Start and end dates (month/year); Hours per week; Relevant experience supporting your specialized experience responses. Education information Name of school/institution Completion date Degree type Grade point average (GPA) Important: If your resume is missing these details, your application may be marked incomplete, and you might not be considered for this job. Do not copy/paste duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume; that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.

Education

See requirements stated under Qualifications. How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated on application materials, questionnaire responses, and required assessments {(including a USA Hire assessment)}. Cheating may result in removal from consideration. Below are the competencies you will be assessed on: Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning Attention to Detail Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Self-Management Teamwork Critical Thinking Planning and Organizing Oral/Non-Written Communication Written Communication Advising Financial Analysis Bank/Economic Conditions Business Technology You do not need to respond separately to these competencies. This is a Direct-Hire Public Notice. Applications will be accepted for the location identified in the public notice. Veteran's preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants DO NOT apply to positions filled under this public notice. All complete applications will be verified for eligibility requirements and will be submitted to the hiring official upon request. Direct Hire Authority You may preview the application questionnaire for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13061919 Benefits

FDIC employees receive the standard Federal benefits and may be eligible for additional FDIC-specific benefits, at minimal cost. Other Information

Refer to these links for more information: Job Applicant Rights and Responsibilities; Selective Service System; Employment Conditions. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (or 2-year trial period, if applicable) during which 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; the 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 the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period (or trial period) your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. After we select a candidate, we may share the remaining list of qualified candidates with other federal agencies. You can opt-in if you want us to share your name, application material and assessment results for similar jobs with other agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore and apply to other job announcements. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.