Qualifications:
This position requires a Ph.D with knowledge obtained in the areas of agricultural economics, agricultural engineering, landscape ecology, geography, statistics, agronomy or closely related field or a related field of study that has equipped the applicant with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Applicants must meet basic Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standard's requirements of the scientific discipline necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Economist 0110 - Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus or Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series, 0401 - Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position or Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Knowledge of GIS software and ability to manipulate large databases in highly desirable
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