Economist

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens - No previous federal service is required. This position is being advertised under an OPM government-wide Direct Hire authority. CTAP and ICTAP candidates in the local commuting area.

Duties

This position is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Wyoming State Office Economist subject matter expert, technical advisor, and program lead. The incumbent performs a wide variety of professional socioeconomics duties in support of Federal environmental reviews and compliance with laws, regulations, policies and guidance, including Executive Orders. Serves as the principal liaison for all economic efforts being conducted at the State, District, and Field Office levels. Provides leadership, guidance, and assistance to all BLM offices staff in the development of all economic procedures and policies, as economics relates to the various Bureau functions consistent with established standards and procedures. Serves as the subject matter expert for the socioeconomic portions BLM Wyoming National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, in particular at the Environmental Impact Statement scale. Provides leadership and guidance to District/Field Offices in developing and implementing strategies for solving or addressing particular economic problems. Provides overview on economic procedures, including preparation of policy guidance, instruction memoranda and other guidance, including the interpretation of documents and memoranda.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship is required. Be sure to read the

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