Economist

As an Economist, you will perform the following duties:

Manage projects in a multidisciplinary social sciences team researching the economic impacts of environmental phenomena, including but not limited to severe or inclement weather, and of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) investments to address these impacts.

Outline scope and complexity of research, determine research methods, and establish parameters and priorities of research. Provide recommendations to the team on applying research methodologies, reviewing work for accuracy, and verifying calculations. Meet with Line Office officials to determine their needs in addressing the economic impact of various environmental issues. Collaborate and coordinate with experts and researchers in social science fields outside of economics.
Conduct economic impact analysis. Perform economic valuation studies and publish research results. Collaborate on how governmental and non-governmental entities benefit from products and services, research, and data. Implement and interpret results of research to stakeholders. Oversee and participate in the preparation of documents detailing results of research, including journals, NOAA publications, and online.
Collect and disseminate data on economic facts and research. Provide data on how businesses rely on and impact ecosystems.

NOTE:

The above duties are described at the full performance level of ZP-4; the ZP-3 is developmental leading to such performance.

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