Economic Development Representative

Summary This vacancy is for an Economic Development Representative in the Economic Development Administration within the Department of Commerce. Responsibilities As an Economic Development Representative, you will perform the following duties: Serves as an Economic Development Representative (EDR) responsible for advancing the mission of the agency through the strategic development, implementation, oversight, and evaluation of complex economic development initiatives within an assigned multi-state geographic area or specialized program portfolio. Serves as the agency's principal field representative and authoritative technical expert on economic development programs, policies, and investment strategies. Provides expert leadership and consultation regarding the development, financing, implementation, and management of economic development projects and initiatives. Builds and sustains strategic partnerships that advance regional competitiveness, economic resilience, workforce development, innovation, infrastructure investment, and long-term economic growth. Independently manages a pre-decisional investment portfolio of highly complex grants, cooperative agreements, and economic development projects involving significant Federal funding, multiple stakeholders, and projects that are highly visible or politically sensitive. Serves as the principal point of contact for applicants, recipients, and partner organizations throughout initial phases of the investment process, from project conception and application development through award. May also serve as principal point of contact for post-award phases including implementation, monitoring, performance evaluation, and closeout. Provides authoritative guidance on program requirements, investment priorities, environmental and regulatory considerations, performance measures, and post-award administration. Performs advanced economic, financial, and programmatic analyses involving complex economic conditions, industry trends, labor market dynamics, infrastructure needs, disaster recovery, regional competitiveness, and emerging economic opportunities. Applies quantitative and qualitative analytical methods to evaluate economic development strategies, assess project outcomes, identify systemic challenges, and formulate innovative recommendations that support agency objectives and national economic priorities. Leads the planning, coordination, and execution of complex, cross-jurisdictional economic development initiatives requiring collaboration among Federal agencies, state and local governments, Tribal Nations, regional organizations, private industry, and nonprofit partners. Facilitates consensus among diverse stakeholders with competing interests and develops integrated strategies to achieve sustainable economic outcomes. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Economic Development Representative GS-1101-13, positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience. This position is also advertised under EDA-DRO-DE-26-13072017, which is open to Merit Promotion/Direct Hire/Delegated Examining eligible applicants. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. A probationary or trial period may be required. Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/). If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Bargaining Unit Position: No Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): No Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: will not be paid License required: No Drug Test Required: No Pre-employment medical/physical required: No Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement unless eligible for special hiring authority, reinstatement eligible, non-current Federal employee applying as a VEOA eligible which do not require time-in-grade/band. Qualifications Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To qualify at the GS-13 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience: Providing technical assistance and guidance to customers on developing economic development projects and strategies. Analyzing and assessing project proposals using qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods, interpreting administrative policies and regulations, and applying priorities and precedents. Serving as a primary point of contact on programs and their requirements to cultivate long-term engagement and trust. Preparing comprehensive briefings, managing project databases and documents, developing program recommendations, and creating reports for agency leadership. Education There is no positive education requirement for this position. NOTE: Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You MUST provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. Additional Information The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that do not fall under competitive examining procedures; however, they may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Military Spouse Non-Competitive Hiring Authority Veterans Recruitment Act (VRA) Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) 30% or more disabled veterans Persons with disabilities ICTAP and CTAP Eligibles: CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: Employee Guide to Career Transition Military Spouse: The spouse of a member of the armed forces seeking eligibility under the non-competitive hiring authority of certain military spouse MUST submit various required documentation by the closing date of the announcement in accordance with one of the three below eligibilities: Spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty, Spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability, or Un-remarried widow or widower of a service member killed while performing active duty. Please review the "Required Documents" Section for specific documents pertaining to each of the above eligibilities that MUST be included with your application, if you are applying as a Military Spouse. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Reasonable Accommodations (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. 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.