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Economics Assistant (PART-TIME)

Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Burlington, VT
Salary: $15.15 - $19.70 / Per Hour
Job Type: Part-time position 16-32 hours. Average hours per week is 23 but hours may vary....
Phone: 646-264-5017
JOB SUMMARY:

About the Agency

This position is located with the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Boston/New York Region, Division of Price Programs, Consumer Price Branch, Burlington, VT.  TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: THIS IS A PERMANENT PART-TIME POSITION 16-32 HOURS. The initial average hours per week will be 23 hours may fluctuate based on workload and training requirements. This is not a job for a person who needs full-time work or who cannot be available for work when it is required, including a mix of day, evening and weekend hours. This position will not lead to a permanent full-time position. This position is a field representative position in a regional Division of Price Programs. Incumbents of the position have responsibility for the collection of data for the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Assignments are designed to develop technical competence in the CPI Program. NOTE: Visits to residences are necessary and evening and weekend work is scheduled. Work in retail stores is typically completed during normal business hours. In addition, you must travel to the Bureau of Labor Statistics training center in Washington, D.C. two times during the first 18 months for mandatory classroom training as follows: Two (2) week introductory commodities and services training and One (1) week of advanced data collection; Additionally, you will attend mandatory Housing survey training in your local area during the first year. VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE IS REQUIRED - Driving conditions will include highway and local streets, and driving at night and in adverse weather conditions. This position has promotion potential to the grade of GS-07. This position is inside the Bargaining Unit. YOU SHOULD NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION IF YOU WISH FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT. Applications for this vacancy will be accepted on-line by clicking the Apply Online button below. Please carefully read and follow the instructions described under the "How to Apply" section of the announcement to ensure submission of a complete package.
 
*Salary will begin at $15.15 per hour at time of appointment

TRAVEL REQUIRED
  • 75% or Greater
  • Travel almost everyday
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
  • No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
  • Requires a valid drivers license.
  • Subject to frequent travel.
  • Appointment to this position will require a background investigation.
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