There is a GS 9 – 11 economist vacancy in Athens, Georgia with USDA NRCS.  This job is open to the Public.

It is a training position for the first couple years, probably leading to a GS-12 position as a senior economist retires.

Please pass this  along to anyone interested.

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/799366400

Duties

• Conduct management-defined analyses of economic issues associated with ecological and conservation policies, synthesizes data and information, and provides advice and recommendations on resource problems to management and conservation districts.
• Provide analytical support for regulatory and policy actions, changes in programs, and specific conservation projects, including contributing work on impact assessments and cost/benefit analyses.
• Assist in efforts to develop methods and tools to estimate the economic benefits of conservation programs and specific projects.
• Support projects led by senior staff requiring cross-team interaction within the organization.