Economist Job for Recent Grad with Department of Commerce

Job Title:ECONOMIST (Recent Graduates)
Department:Department Of Commerce
Agency:Bureau of Economic Analysis
Job Announcement Number:WA1508905-JN
To apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/416649200

SALARY RANGE: $43,057.00 to $55,970.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, September 25, 2015 to Friday, October 9, 2015
SERIES & GRADE: ZP-0110-07
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Recent Graduates
DUTY LOCATIONS: Few vacancies in the following location:
Washington DC, DC View Map
WHO MAY APPLY: Recent College Graduates from qualifying institutions within two years of degree or certification (Veterans precluded by their military service obligation, will have up to six years to apply).
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Not Applicable
SUPERVISORY STATUS: No

JOB SUMMARY:

BEA is consistently ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in the Federal government. We provide outstanding benefits, training, advancement opportunities, and a comfortable, healthy and efficient work environment. BEA is a moderately sized agency, with all staff housed together in one location and is largely comprised of economists, accountants, statisticians, and information technology professionals. If you are looking to make an impact applying top-flight analytical skills to measure and understand the nation’s economy, BEA is the right place for you. To learn more about working at BEA or to see open positions, please visit our Web site.

BEA is currently located in downtown Washington, DC, near McPherson Square. In the spring of 2016, BEA will be relocating to a new space within the Suitland Federal Center in Suitland, MD, just outside of Washington, DC. Both locations offer easy access to Metro and other public transportation options, in addition to well-designed, conducive work environments.

This vacancy is for an Economist position, located at the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

The Recent Graduate Program is a one-year program that targets individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs. Successful applicants will be placed in a dynamic, one year career development program. Throughout the program, you will participate in formal training, job assignment and receive a mentor to develop competencies applicable to BEA's mission and needs. This position is at band II (GS-7, equivalent) entry level, and may be converted to a permanent or term appointment upon successful completion of the program.

This position is a Full time; Excepted Service; Pathways Program - Recent Graduates; Appointment is for an - Initial period of one year. Position may be converted to a permanent or term position.