National Center for Environmental Economics

Openings for Economists

Information on Economist GS-11/12/13 Positions announcements closed on January 26, 2009

EPA's National Center for Environmental Economics (NCEE) in the Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation in Washington D.C. (www.epa.gov/economics) has posted SIX new announcements for permanent economist positions in our office. NCEE is EPA’s center of expertise for cutting-edge research and analysis in environmental economics.

These positions involve conducting original research on economic and related analytic methods; providing technical advice and assistance to EPA offices and other parties on such methods; leading production of cross-Agency economic reports; and promoting consistency in the preparation and presentation of economic information in the Agency.

Grade 11 Positions

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT #1 - HQ-OA-DE-2009-0009 (emphasis on experience conducting cost and economic impact analyses, and using market-based approaches)
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=78403110&AVSDM=2009%2D01%2D06+00%3A03%3A01&Logo=0&jbf574=EP00&lid=17514&FedEmp=N&sort=rv&vw=d&ss=0&brd=3876&FedPub=Y&caller=/agency_search.asp&SUBMIT1.x=64&SUBMIT1.y=9
Economist, GS-0110-11
SALARY RANGE: 60,989.00 - 79,280.00 USD per year
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0110-11
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-time Permanent
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, January 6, 2009 to Monday, January 26, 2009
DUTY LOCATIONS:   Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:   ANY U.S. CITIZEN MAY APPLY

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT #2 - HQ-OA-DE-2009-0012 (emphasis on conducting benefits analyses and possible use of GIS techniques)
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=78402934&AVSDM=2009%2D01%2D06+00%3A03%3A01&Logo=0&jbf574=EP00&lid=17514&FedEmp=N&sort=rv&vw=d&ss=0&brd=3876&FedPub=Y&caller=/agency_search.asp&SUBMIT1.x=64&SUBMIT1.y=9
SALARY RANGE: 60,989.00 - 79,280.00 USD per year
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0110-11
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-time Permanent
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, January 6, 2009 to Monday, January 26, 2009
DUTY LOCATIONS:   Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:   ANY U.S. CITIZEN MAY APPLY

Grade 12 Positions

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT #3 - HQ-OA-DE-2009-0010 (emphasis on peer review role, experience conducting cost and economic impact analyses, and using market-based approaches)
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=78403072&AVSDM=2009%2D01%2D06+00%3A03%3A01&Logo=0&jbf574=EP00&lid=17514&FedEmp=N&sort=rv&vw=d&ss=0&brd=3876&FedPub=Y&caller=/agency_search.asp&SUBMIT1.x=64&SUBMIT1.y=9
Economist, GS-0110-12
SALARY RANGE: 73,100.00 - 95,026.00 USD per year
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0110-12
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-time Permanent
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, January 6, 2009 to Monday, January 26, 2009
DUTY LOCATIONS:   Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:   ANY U.S. CITIZEN MAY APPLY

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT #4 - HQ-OA-DE-2009-0013 (emphasis on peer review role, conducting benefits analyses with possible use of GIS techniques)
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=78402920&AVSDM=2009%2D01%2D06+00%3A03%3A01&Logo=0&jbf574=EP00&lid=17514&FedEmp=N&sort=rv&vw=d&ss=0&brd=3876&FedPub=Y&caller=/agency_search.asp&SUBMIT1.x=64&SUBMIT1.y=9
SALARY RANGE: 73,100.00 - 95,026.00 USD per year
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0110-12
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-time Permanent
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, January 6, 2009 to Monday, January 26, 2009
DUTY LOCATIONS:   Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:   ANY U.S. CITIZEN MAY APPLY

Grade 13 Positions

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT #5 - HQ-OA-DE-2009-0011 (emphasis on experience preparing different economic reports for different audiences, as well as experience conducting cost and economic impact analyses, and using market-based approaches)
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=78403045&AVSDM=2009%2D01%2D06+00%3A03%3A01&Logo=0&jbf574=EP00&lid=17514&FedEmp=N&sort=rv&vw=d&ss=0&brd=3876&FedPub=Y&caller=/agency_search.asp&SUBMIT1.x=64&SUBMIT1.y=9
Economist, GS-0110-13
SALARY RANGE: 86,927.00 - 113,007 USD per year
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0110-13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-time Permanent
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, January 6, 2009 to Monday, January 26, 2009
DUTY LOCATIONS:   Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:   ANY U.S. CITIZEN MAY APPLY

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT #6 - HQ-OA-DE-2009-0014 (emphasis on conducting benefits analyses, familiarity with land use and forestry issues, and possible use of GIS techniques)
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=78402891&AVSDM=2009%2D01%2D06+00%3A03%3A01&Logo=0&jbf574=EP00&lid=17514&FedEmp=N&sort=rv&vw=d&ss=0&brd=3876&FedPub=Y&caller=/agency_search.asp&SUBMIT1.x=64&SUBMIT1.y=9
SALARY RANGE: 86,927.00 - 113,007 USD per year
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0110-13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-time Permanent
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, January 6, 2009 to Monday, January 26, 2009
DUTY LOCATIONS:   Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:   ANY U.S. CITIZEN MAY APPLY


JOB SUMMARIES:

These positions are located in the Office of the Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics & Innovation, National Center for Environmental Economics, (NCEE), with either the Research & Program Support Division (RPSD) or the Benefits Assessment and Methods Development Division (BAMDD).

The staff is responsible for promoting the integration of environmental policy with economic and social policy in order to advance environmental protection, economic well-being, and a sustainable future. Founded in 1970, EPA is a dynamic organization employing people from diverse backgrounds dedicated to improving and preserving the quality of public health and the environment. EPA seeks to recruit exceptional men and women who will work in new creative ways that are cleaner for the environment, cheaper for business and taxpayers, and smarter for America's future.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Incumbent initiates, conducts and reviews benefit-cost and other economic analyses of proposed Agency policies and regulations in order to help design and evaluate standards and programs that maximize net social benefits as required by Executive Order 12866, giving consideration to distributional effects (e.g., regulatory impacts on small businesses and governments) and quantitative cost-benefit information. Performs professional research, applies scientific methods including identifying and conceptualizing
research/study needs, planning study approach, collecting and analyzing data and preparing detailed interpretation of result findings.Participates with senior level economists in managing, coordinating major research/study projects, uses computer application models and works closely with contractors on timelines, methodologies and other pertinent issues.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Degree: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in economics, that includes at 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus, or combination of education and experience: Successful completion of courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

1. Knowledge of environmental, natural resource, or agricultural economics;
2. Ability to apply economic analysis to environmental benefit-cost issues;
3. Skill in applying research methods such as market revealed and direct methods used to prepare economic analyses;
4. Skill in writing research reports and working papers;
5. Ability to collect and integrate economic data for economic studies.
6. Skill in using automated statistical applications (e.g., SAS, Limdep, GAUSS, Stata, S-Plus-, TSP SPSS) to conduct quantitative economic analysis to produce findings;

Applications are scored and ranked according to the answers to the questions in the announcement. Questions regarding this announcement should be referred to Stacey Robinson (202) 564-0515, FAX (202) 564-0685 and Email: HOD-DEU@epa.gov in EPA's Office of Human Resources.


Openings for Economist Post-Doctoral Fellows (forthcoming in January 2009)


EPA’s National Center for Environmental Economics (NCEE) in the Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation in Washington, D.C. (www.epa.gov/economics) is accepting applications for Post Doctoral Fellows. NCEE is EPA’s center of expertise for cutting-edge research and analysis in environmental economics.

The type of position involves conducting original research on economic and related analytic methods; providing technical advice and assistance to EPA offices and other parties on such methods; leading production of cross-Agency economic reports; and promoting consistency in the preparation and presentation of economic information in the Agency. Specific research projects will be designed as appropriate to the selected candidate's expertise and interests, and the needs of OPEI/NCEE. The post-doctoral appointment has a term of two years, with possible renewal for a maximum of four years.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in economics or a related field. Benefit-cost analysis skills and research experience in environmental, natural resource, or agricultural economics or related fields are required. Areas of particular interest include stated preference methods, general equilibrium modeling, technology change, and voluntary program evaluation.

Individuals wishing to be considered should send a vitae, writing sample, and three reference letters via e-mail, fax or postal mail to Jennifer Bowen, NCEE, U.S. EPA (1809T), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460 (bowen.jennifer@epa.gov, fax 202-566-2338, phone 202-566-2281). Application by e-mail is preferred but not required.

The EPA is an equal opportunity employer. U.S. citizenship is required. Those applicants claiming eligibility for veteran's preference should provide appropriate documentation. Applications will be reviewed continually.



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The following notice was posted in the September, November and December issues of Job Openings for Economists. This newsletter serves as one of our primary means of communicating the availability of positions for economists in NCEE. We recommend readers continue to refer to their website http://www.aeaweb.org/joe/ for future openings for economists in NCEE.

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EPA's National Center for Environmental Economics (NCEE) (www.epa.gov/economics) is accepting applications for permanent Economist positions, Post Docs, and two-year Research Assistant positions. NCEE is EPA's center of expertise for cutting-edge research and analysis in environmental economics. Job announcements and instructions will be available soon at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/.

Applicants for the permanent and Post Doc positions should have a Ph.D. in economics by spring 2008. Benefit-cost analysis skills and research experience in environmental, natural resource, agricultural, or related applied microeconomic fields are required. Areas of particular interest include uncertainty and decision science, ecological modeling, and environmental accounting.

Applicants for the Research Assistant positions should have an undergraduate degree in economics or a related field by spring 2008. Applicants must have high academic standing and an interest in applied environmental economics research.

Salaries are competitive. U.S. citizenship required. An equal opportunity employer.

Please send vita, writing sample and reference letters via e-mail, fax, or postal mail to: Ms. Stephanie N. Brown, NCEE, U.S. EPA (1809T), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460 (Fax 202-566-2338; brown.stephanien@epa.gov; phone 202-566-2248).

Disclaimer: Official announcements of NCEE employment opportunities will be made through postings on NCEE's and other official sites (http://www.epa.gov/ezhire/ and http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ ).

...................................................................................................................................................... When openings occur, information on the positions and how to apply can be found at the following websites: EPA's E-Z Hire Vacancy Announcement and Job Application System: https://jobs.quickhire.com/scripts/epa.exe OPM's USAJOBS website: http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov (search under Department: Environmental Protection Agency; Location: Washington, DC; Occupational Series: 0110- Economist)