Industry Economist
As an Industry Economist, you will:
Evaluate, model, and statistically describe:
economic factors and how they affect electricity load over time. Assist in analyzing how loads respond to changes in the evolving economy and the effect on energy loads and peak demands over time. Assist in performing special studies or analyses as requested by a variety of internal and external clients. Develop or maintain economic data associated with the electric consuming equipment in total and by utility entity in support of Load Forecasting models. Identify new economic trends and interactions with electric consuming equipment and monitors effects on electricity consumption. Evaluate, develop, or modify models that calibrate electricity equipment hourly or monthly consumption profile to the demographic, economic, or behavioral characteristics of the Northwest by geographic location. BASIC REQUIREMENT:
A. Degree:
economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.ORB. Combination of education and
Experience:
courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
GS-11:
A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
Experience in 1) performing trend analyses and modeling of economics and operating strategies to enhance the business operations and practices of theenterprise, and develop and publishes economic reports use by management and assigned customers. You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:
Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, or Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree; your education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. --OR-- Combination of education and experience as described above. Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level (i.e., credit hours beyond the first two years of full-time study may be credited). GS-12:
A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
Experience in 1) performing in-depth economic analysis on varying conditions to track developments affecting related organizations (e.g., regulatory body)and customers with most complex problems, and to enhance the reliability of services provided; and 2) develop forecasting models to determine performance and efficiency, prepare a variety ofinterpretive reports and make recommendations as required. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include:
volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Evaluate, model, and statistically describe:
economic factors and how they affect electricity load over time. Assist in analyzing how loads respond to changes in the evolving economy and the effect on energy loads and peak demands over time. Assist in performing special studies or analyses as requested by a variety of internal and external clients. Develop or maintain economic data associated with the electric consuming equipment in total and by utility entity in support of Load Forecasting models. Identify new economic trends and interactions with electric consuming equipment and monitors effects on electricity consumption. Evaluate, develop, or modify models that calibrate electricity equipment hourly or monthly consumption profile to the demographic, economic, or behavioral characteristics of the Northwest by geographic location. BASIC REQUIREMENT:
A. Degree:
economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.ORB. Combination of education and
Experience:
courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
GS-11:
A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
Experience in 1) performing trend analyses and modeling of economics and operating strategies to enhance the business operations and practices of theenterprise, and develop and publishes economic reports use by management and assigned customers. You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:
Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, or Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree; your education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. --OR-- Combination of education and experience as described above. Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level (i.e., credit hours beyond the first two years of full-time study may be credited). GS-12:
A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
Experience in 1) performing in-depth economic analysis on varying conditions to track developments affecting related organizations (e.g., regulatory body)and customers with most complex problems, and to enhance the reliability of services provided; and 2) develop forecasting models to determine performance and efficiency, prepare a variety ofinterpretive reports and make recommendations as required. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include:
volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Department:
0110 Economist - Salary Range:
$68,309 to $106,442 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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