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Department: Department Of Agriculture

Agency: Economic Research Service

Sub Agency: Economic Research Service

Job Announcement Number:
ERS-2009-0061

Research Agricultural Economist

SALARY RANGE: 86,927.00 - 113,007.00 USD /year	OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, July 09, 2009 to Thursday, July 08, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0110-12/13	POSITION INFORMATION: Career, Career-Conditional Permanent, Full-Time
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15	DUTY LOCATIONS: vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: few vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Open to Status Candidates (current/former federal employees)& USDA surplus/Federal displaced employees in the local commuting area. This vacancy is also being advertised under Delegated Examining procedures under announcement# ERS-2009-0060. If you wish to be considered for both, you MUST apply to both vacancy announcements. CUT-OFF DATES 9/15/09, 10/30/09, 12/3/09, 1/21/10, 2/11/10, 3/4/10, 3/25/10, 4/22/10, 5/20/10, 6/24/10 & 7/8/10. Research economists have open-ended promotion potential. See "How You Will Be Evaluated" for more information.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Economic Research Service offers a stimulating environment with 
great potential for growth.  ERS provides timely research and 
analysis to public and private decision makers on topics related to 
food, agriculture, the environment, and rural America.  ERS brings 
the perspective of economic analysis to critical issues facing 
farmers, agribusiness, consumers, and policymakers. In ERS, you will 
have opportunities to work independently and on teams on issues 
that matter.

The Economic Research Service has multiple positions available.  
Applicants should have a solid foundation in microeconomic theory, 
strong quantitative skills, and an interest in applied policy-
relevant research.  All candidates are expected to have strong 
research and writing skills, and the ability to communicate results 
to both lay and professional audiences.  The candidate should 
possess the ability to work independently and in a team environment 
is essential.

Positions available are in the following fields:

1.	Agricultural markets & International Trade:
2.	Production, Industrial Organization and Technological Change:
3.	Labor Economics and Rural Development:
4.	Natural Resources and Environmental Economics:
5.	Food and Consumer Economics:

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to pass a background check.

Send Mail to:
Economic Research Service
Please read entire announcement.
Please apply online.
Washington, DC 20250
Fax: 000-000-0000

For questions about this job:
Lakeshia Rose
Phone: 202-720-7657
Fax: 000-000-0000
Email: Lakeshia.Rose@ars.usda.gov

USAJOBS Control Number: 1615775

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