Examples of GS-5/FG-5 (Equivalent G Band) Specialized Experience
Work at this level typically involves miscellaneous duties related to problems assigned
to higher-graded economists. Such assignments provide training and practice in the methods,
techniques, and data sources of a particular economic specialization, for example:
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Prepares statistical surveys, tabulation and processing of data, routine posting
from secondary sources, preparation of simple charts, and tables etc.
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Responsible for miscellaneous duties related to problems assigned to
higher-graded economists.
Examples of GS-7/FG-7 (Equivalent G Band) Specialized Experience
Work at this level typically involves an advanced on-the-job training situation. These
assignments are normally organized in such a manner as to provide the incumbent experience
and increased familiarity with the work of the organization, for example:
- Develops detailed plans for a study according to established specifications and precedent.
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Collects and compiles data from primary or secondary sources following detailed and
exact procedures and regulations.
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Prepares preliminary interpretive reports, or portions of such reports, following
precise instructions.
Examples of GS-9/FG-9 (Equivalent G Band) Specialized Experience
Work at this level typically involves clearly defined segments of larger projects.
Assignments are organized and objectives are limited and stated precisely and results
are integrated into the larger framework of the program as a whole. Such assignments
normally require the setting up and carrying out of working procedures, the use of a
variety of established methods, and the preparation of preliminary reports according
to established procedures. Examples of such work include:
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Collects economic data, employment statistics, or marketing data from primary
sources such as the records of business firms.
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Responsible for the work of a small organizational unit where economic statistical
data are being processed and where statistical schedules are being edited for
technical reasonableness.
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Assists in the process of preparing a quantitative analysis of data and prepare
an interpretative report on the productivity capacity.
Examples of GS-11/FG-11 (Equivalent H Band) Specialized Experience
Work at this level typically involves studies or program segments with readily definable
objectives, available information sources, and conventional research procedures. Studies
require a thorough understanding of the basic economic problem, the integration of the
assigned study into the major research problem, and the planning and execution of sequential
work steps, for example:
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Plans and carries out a project for collecting detailed economic data (employment
statistics, for example, or marketing data) from primary sources such as the records
of business firms.
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Plans and prepares an interpretive report on the productivity capacity of a particular
industry, including current and historical information on the ratio of capacity to
utilization.
Examples of GS-12/FG-12 (Equivalent H Band) Specialized Experience
Work at this level typically involves broader assignments which are often characterized
by a diversity of studies, that is, the economist may be responsible for a number of
studies which are being conducted simultaneously. Distinction from the GS-11 level of
difficulty may be recognized by an increase in the number and subtlety of the variables
involved, by the need for modification and adaptation of methods or for the innovation
of new techniques or procedures, and by the necessity for deeper understanding and insight
into the implication of findings. Assignments include the full scope of the research
process, from the initiation of investigations and planning of methods, through the
interpretation of findings and the preparation of final reports, for example:
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Provides interpretive reports requiring a difficult search for sources and
complicated and imaginative extrapolation techniques.
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Plans and carries out a project for collecting detailed economic data that
involves sampling problems in an unexplored universe, unexpected collection
or processing difficulties, unprecedented data peculiarities or similar
unexpected difficulties.
Examples of GS-13/FG-13 (Equivalent I Band) Specialized Experience
Work at this level typically involves the initiation, formulation, planning, execution,
and control of major special studies or continuing projects. Assignments typically are
difficult to define, require sophisticated research techniques, or involve the development
of new or unconventional methods or approaches, for example:
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Provides an assessment of the economic impact of particular legislation with
considerable economic complications.
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Initiates, plans and conducts investigation to determine the effect of changes
in the production or consumption ratios for particular commodities on the
balance-of-payments position of an underdeveloped country, including an evaluation
of anticipated consequences on the country’s economy.
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Works on a project to re-examine the basic measures of employment and unemployment
involving an orderly test of the sensitivity of available measures to changes in
the economy and the development of more accurate barometers if necessary.
Examples of GS-14/FG-14 (Equivalent J Band) Specialized Experience
Work at this level typically involves the formulation, programming and guidance of
projects or continuing programs of great importance and significance, for example:
- Serves as consultant and advisor to top-level officials.
- Serves as authoritative technical advisor in the highest councils of Government.
Examples of GS-15/FG-15 (Equivalent K Band) Specialized Experience
Work at this level typically involves assuming responsibility for economic research of great
importance, significance, and difficulty which frequently contributes new insights into the
dynamics and relationships of an economic society, for example:
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Serves as administrator of major economic programs for which the validity of
professional judgment can have significant impact on the economic forces of
major national or international consequence.
