Mathematical Statistician (Research), GS-1529-14, Census-D-TST
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Department Of Commerce
All qualified United States citizens. Full Time Competitive Service: Career or Career Conditional Applications under this vacancy announcement will be considered under external competitive procedures only. This vacancy is also being advertised under merit promotion procedures as CSRM-2015-0001, Mathematical Statistician (Research), GS-1529-14, CENSUS-M-TST. (Click here if you cannot find this vacancy in USAJOBS) Each announcement requires a separate application using the Census Bureau's on-line application system by logging into / and clicking on Search Jobs. Merit promotion procedures apply to current or previous Federal employees in the competitive service who are eligible for transfer, promotion, reassignment, or reinstatement. Merit promotion procedures MAY also apply to applicants seeking consideration through a special appointing authority such as Veterans Recruitment Act (VRA), Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), Schedule A, etc. Please read the vacancy announcement to determine who may apply.
This position is in the competitive service.
This vacancy is for a Mathematical Statistician (Research) position in the Center for Statistical Research and Methodology located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland.
A one year probationary period may be required.
Relocation expenses may be paid.
This is a supervisory position. If not already completed, the selectee will need to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period.
This is a _non-bargaining_unit position.
This position may be filled through means other than the competitive promotion process.
You must be a U.S. citizen. If your resume is incomplete, you may not be considered for this vacancy. You must be registered for Selective Service if applicable ( ). You must be suitable for Federal employment. Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the selectee can be placed in the position. The incumbent of this position serves as Leader for one of the Research Groups of the Center for Statistical Research and Methodology (CRSM). These groups currently have mathematical statisticians with expertise in sampling and estimation, statistical modeling and simulations, and experimental design. The researchers in these groups (as well as others in the center) develop, conduct, and report programs of research for the improvement of Census Bureau processes and products through the conception, refinement, and application of methods and techniques derived from the theory and practice of statistics, mathematics, and computing.
The individual selected for this position will:
Major Duty 1: Coordinate the work of researchers for research projects.
Major Duty 2: Consult and collaborate with others on statistical modeling, experimentation, simulation, survey sampling design, probability sampling, or estimation problems.
Major Duty 3: Conduct research on statistical modeling, experimentation, simulation, survey sampling design, probability sampling, and estimation problems mostly improving or introducing new methodology. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
This position requires a security clearance.
Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the selectee can be placed in the position. We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation (transcripts if applicable) to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire that you completed as part of the application and place you in one of three pre-defined categories. These categories are gold, silver, and bronze. However, your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the occupational questions, or your score will be lowered. Candidates placed in the gold category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
How you will be evaluated for preference eligibility: Within each category, those entitled to veterans' preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed. Preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category (gold) for all positions except for Professional and Scientific positions at the grade 9/ band II and above.
The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:
KSA 1: Skill in leading research efforts of researchers.
KSA 2: Skill in defining research problems and developing plans to solve them collaboratively.
KSA 3: Knowledge of statistics dealing with data collection, statistical modeling, experimentation, simulation, survey sampling design, probability sampling, or estimation.
KSA 4: Skill in conducting cutting-edge research in an area of statistics dealing with data collection, statistical modeling, experimentation, simulation, survey sampling design, probability sampling, or estimation.
To preview questions please click here. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Basic Entry Requirements for All Grade Levels:
A. Degree: You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR a combination of education and experience equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree. Studies must have included at least 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, 12 of which must be in mathematics and 6 of which must be in statistics.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience -- at least 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, including at least 12 hours in mathematics and 6 hours in statistics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field.
GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to meeting the Basic Entry Requirements above, applicants must have the experience listed below.
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized research experience equivalent to the grade 13 level with published research results in journal article(s). Specialized research experience is work experience providing expert advice and consultation; planning, development, evaluation and execution of assignments which were of broad scope and marked complexity, significance and importance; applying a comprehensive knowledge of Mathematical Statistical research being done by others in related fields; and consultation on a variety of problems involving the theory or application of Mathematical Statistical methods.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at . To begin, click the Apply Online button on the right side of the screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at and click on Application Status. Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.
If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk immediately within a hour of your issue by e-mail at or phone at . The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST. For instructions on submitting your application in another format please contact: Tiffany S. Tayman, tiffany.s. or . A complete application consists of the following:
Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume should also list your education and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s).
Veterans' Preference documentation. If applicable, please indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 OR Armed Forces certification letter specifying discharge or release from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed, VA letter, SF-15 (revised October 2013), etc.) to validate your claim. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please go to: .
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation, if applicable. See the Other Information section.
Education. If this position requires higher education, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to for more information.
You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part of foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found here at . You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. You can check the status of your application by logging into your USAJOBS account at and placing your cursor over My Account and then click on Application Status.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.). Additional benefits available at our Headquarters located in Suitland, MD, include: fitness center; child-care facility; credit union; free parking; convenient access to Metrorail and Metrobus transit services in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia communities; car pools/van pools; etc. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining a rating of at least 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: . CTAP/ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
1. A copy of your specific Reduction In Force (RIF) notice, written notice of your expected separation or other documentation of priority consideration status;
2. A copy of your latest SF-50 - noting current position, grade level, and duty location;
3. A copy of your last performance appraisal including your rating; and
4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
The following links provide information on how you may be eligible for various hiring authorities:
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, .
.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Commerce
All qualified United States citizens. Full Time Competitive Service: Career or Career Conditional Applications under this vacancy announcement will be considered under external competitive procedures only. This vacancy is also being advertised under merit promotion procedures as CSRM-2015-0001, Mathematical Statistician (Research), GS-1529-14, CENSUS-M-TST. (Click here if you cannot find this vacancy in USAJOBS) Each announcement requires a separate application using the Census Bureau's on-line application system by logging into / and clicking on Search Jobs. Merit promotion procedures apply to current or previous Federal employees in the competitive service who are eligible for transfer, promotion, reassignment, or reinstatement. Merit promotion procedures MAY also apply to applicants seeking consideration through a special appointing authority such as Veterans Recruitment Act (VRA), Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), Schedule A, etc. Please read the vacancy announcement to determine who may apply.
This position is in the competitive service.
This vacancy is for a Mathematical Statistician (Research) position in the Center for Statistical Research and Methodology located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland.
A one year probationary period may be required.
Relocation expenses may be paid.
This is a supervisory position. If not already completed, the selectee will need to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period.
This is a _non-bargaining_unit position.
This position may be filled through means other than the competitive promotion process.
You must be a U.S. citizen. If your resume is incomplete, you may not be considered for this vacancy. You must be registered for Selective Service if applicable ( ). You must be suitable for Federal employment. Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the selectee can be placed in the position. The incumbent of this position serves as Leader for one of the Research Groups of the Center for Statistical Research and Methodology (CRSM). These groups currently have mathematical statisticians with expertise in sampling and estimation, statistical modeling and simulations, and experimental design. The researchers in these groups (as well as others in the center) develop, conduct, and report programs of research for the improvement of Census Bureau processes and products through the conception, refinement, and application of methods and techniques derived from the theory and practice of statistics, mathematics, and computing.
The individual selected for this position will:
Major Duty 1: Coordinate the work of researchers for research projects.
Major Duty 2: Consult and collaborate with others on statistical modeling, experimentation, simulation, survey sampling design, probability sampling, or estimation problems.
Major Duty 3: Conduct research on statistical modeling, experimentation, simulation, survey sampling design, probability sampling, and estimation problems mostly improving or introducing new methodology. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
This position requires a security clearance.
Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the selectee can be placed in the position. We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation (transcripts if applicable) to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire that you completed as part of the application and place you in one of three pre-defined categories. These categories are gold, silver, and bronze. However, your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the occupational questions, or your score will be lowered. Candidates placed in the gold category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
How you will be evaluated for preference eligibility: Within each category, those entitled to veterans' preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed. Preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category (gold) for all positions except for Professional and Scientific positions at the grade 9/ band II and above.
The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:
KSA 1: Skill in leading research efforts of researchers.
KSA 2: Skill in defining research problems and developing plans to solve them collaboratively.
KSA 3: Knowledge of statistics dealing with data collection, statistical modeling, experimentation, simulation, survey sampling design, probability sampling, or estimation.
KSA 4: Skill in conducting cutting-edge research in an area of statistics dealing with data collection, statistical modeling, experimentation, simulation, survey sampling design, probability sampling, or estimation.
To preview questions please click here. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Basic Entry Requirements for All Grade Levels:
A. Degree: You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR a combination of education and experience equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree. Studies must have included at least 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, 12 of which must be in mathematics and 6 of which must be in statistics.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience -- at least 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, including at least 12 hours in mathematics and 6 hours in statistics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field.
GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to meeting the Basic Entry Requirements above, applicants must have the experience listed below.
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized research experience equivalent to the grade 13 level with published research results in journal article(s). Specialized research experience is work experience providing expert advice and consultation; planning, development, evaluation and execution of assignments which were of broad scope and marked complexity, significance and importance; applying a comprehensive knowledge of Mathematical Statistical research being done by others in related fields; and consultation on a variety of problems involving the theory or application of Mathematical Statistical methods.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at . To begin, click the Apply Online button on the right side of the screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at and click on Application Status. Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.
If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk immediately within a hour of your issue by e-mail at or phone at . The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST. For instructions on submitting your application in another format please contact: Tiffany S. Tayman, tiffany.s. or . A complete application consists of the following:
Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume should also list your education and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s).
Veterans' Preference documentation. If applicable, please indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 OR Armed Forces certification letter specifying discharge or release from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed, VA letter, SF-15 (revised October 2013), etc.) to validate your claim. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please go to: .
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation, if applicable. See the Other Information section.
Education. If this position requires higher education, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to for more information.
You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part of foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found here at . You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. You can check the status of your application by logging into your USAJOBS account at and placing your cursor over My Account and then click on Application Status.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.). Additional benefits available at our Headquarters located in Suitland, MD, include: fitness center; child-care facility; credit union; free parking; convenient access to Metrorail and Metrobus transit services in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia communities; car pools/van pools; etc. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining a rating of at least 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: . CTAP/ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
1. A copy of your specific Reduction In Force (RIF) notice, written notice of your expected separation or other documentation of priority consideration status;
2. A copy of your latest SF-50 - noting current position, grade level, and duty location;
3. A copy of your last performance appraisal including your rating; and
4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
The following links provide information on how you may be eligible for various hiring authorities:
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, .
.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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