- Position Title
- Survey Statistician (Group Leader)
- Agency
- National Agricultural Statistics Service
- Announcement Number
- NASS-M20Y-10924222-NW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 30, 2020 to Tuesday, October 13, 2020
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
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• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
4.
Are you a current USDA employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment?
5.
Are you a USDA employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment AND you have held or currently hold a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised?
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Assessment 1
Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire. If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position.
1.
This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications requirement in order to be found minimally qualified. Please select the description below that best describes your education experience. Your transcript(s) included in your application must support the response you selected.
2.
From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-13 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Conduct agricultural surveys.
4.
Adapt statistical survey methods and techniques.
5.
Analyze and evaluate sampling frames.
6.
Develop plans to improve list frame maintenance.
7.
Determine accuracy of data and reports.
8.
Examine listings and tabulations, recognizing deviations and trends.
9.
Ensure proper sampling at the county, district and State level.
10.
Analyze summarized survey indications.
11.
Prepare estimates, forecasts, and supporting analytical and interpretative comments for reports.
12.
Which of the following do you have experience performing? (Select all that apply):
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Analyze current indications in relation to historical records.
14.
Assess variability and bias in sample data.
15.
Interpret regression and correlation charts.
16.
Prepare final recommendations for estimates and/or forecasts
17.
Write analytical and interpretive comments to substantiate conclusions.
18.
Provide technical guidance and direction to statisticians and support employees.
19.
Which of the following do you have experience performing? (Select all that apply):
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Provide input to annual performance appraisals and award recommendations.
21.
Initiate and support team-building activities.
22.
Develop standard operating procedures.
23.
Examine survey forms and questionnaires obtained by mail, telephone, electronic, and enumerative survey methods from farmers, merchants, processors, and dealers in agricultural products.
24.
Establish guidelines for machine and other editing
25.
Carry out nonrecurring special studies or surveys.
26.
Plan survey tables, charts, and graphs.
27.
Prepare narrative text for survey tables, charts, and graphs
28.
Supply a variety of statistical, technical, and general information to customers via written correspondence.
29.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.