- Position Title
- Student Trainee (Mathematical Statistician)
- Agency
- Food Safety and Inspection Service
- Announcement Number
- FSIS-21-MCE-10987877-JRT Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, January 11, 2021 to Monday, January 25, 2021
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Eligibilities
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Are you currently a student who has been accepted for enrollment or is enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate? Note: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate Resources.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate Resources.
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Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
Preferences
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY. Qualified applicants will be referred at all grade levels for which they select and are qualified. Not selecting the lowest grade announced as your Lowest Acceptable Grade could limit your consideration for referral if, after review of your application, resume, and supporting documents, you are deemed not qualified for your selected Lowest Acceptable Grade. Selecting the lowest grade announced as your Lowest Acceptable Grade will not limit your consideration at higher grades; qualified applicants will be referred at the highest grade qualified.
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Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
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DOCUMENT UPLOADS -I understand that each document uploaded must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX). For more information see the "How to Apply" portion of the vacancy announcement.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a GS-1599-05/07 Student Trainee (Mathematical Statistician) position with the Food Safety and Inspection Service. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Are you currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time or part-time student into an accredited college or university in a degree seeking program? To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of current student status. Note: You must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship. (*NOTE: Certificate Program: This term is defined, in 5 CFR 362.102, and means postsecondary education in a qualifying educational institution equivalent to at least 1 academic year of full-time study that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum.)
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Do you possess a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher? (without rounding).
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Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess to qualify at the GS-05 grade level.
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Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess to qualify at the GS-07 grade level.
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Choose the answer that best describes the field in which you have your highest level of education:
For each task, choose the statement that best describes your education, training, or experience. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Prepare professional technical reports substantiated by objective data and scientific knowledge to summarize findings from investigation, audit, assessments, or inspection.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Assist and support strategic planning, performance measurement, metric development, enterprise risk management, coordinating, and reviewing management programs and operations.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Interpret/Analyze complex information, translating it, and tailoring it to broad and specialized audiences with varying degrees of understanding and comprehension under tight deadlines.
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Interpret analyses results; identify early trend indicators, and assess the potential significance and consequences of identified trends (Examples may include time-series analysis, process control, outlier analyses, predictive modeling, etc.)
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I have experience in the following (check all that apply):
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Review, analyze, monitor, and interpret data (Examples may include ad hoc data analysis, regular reporting, monitoring, or predictive analysis.)
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Participate in initiatives to determine and use appropriate statistical and mathematical formulas and methods to ensure and test the validity and reliability of study design and collected data.
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Conduct data analysis and integration studies as needed to support new initiatives such as policy development/verification and public health strategies.
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Create and modify Statistical Analysis Software(SAS)/Structured Query Language (SQL) programs (Examples may include extraction of data from a data warehouse to complete data analysis; certifications and experience.)
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Characterize and catalogue data sources and data analyses (Examples may include the integration of information; information on how data was collected into the development of an analysis plan; interpretation of results in a report or requirements for an information system.)
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Select the answer that best describes your experience with using statistical software to conduct statistical analyses of data.
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Describe your experience with Microsoft programs (e.g., Visio, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Word).
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Describe your experience with and Data Analytics Tools (e.g., Tableau Public, Python, SAS, SQL, etc.) for data management or analysis.
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Determine and use appropriate statistical/mathematical formulas/methods to assure validity and reliability of study designs and gathered data.
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Perform analysis of data using standard descriptive statistical measures, e.g., percentages, ratios, means, and averages.
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I have gathered data and determined and used appropriate statistical/mathematical formulas/methods to assure validity and reliability of analytical studies.
22.
Perform statistical analysis of data using standard deviations.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Assist with and perform program analyses, evaluation studies, data analyses, data visualization, and developing and using dashboards for programs.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Develop new insights into situations and apply innovative solutions to problems, design new methods or procedures.
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Apply ingenuity and creativity in devising effective alternative courses of action to resolve complex issues.
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Apply theoretical and practical methods in the analysis and solution of problems.
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Experience identifying issues and problems, setting priorities, developing definitive alternatives, and focusing on possible solutions.
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Develop appropriate counter proposals that meet management needs and are in line with governing regulations.
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I have experience in the following (check all that apply):
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Produce written internal reports/issue papers which analyze and recommend solutions to resolve major organizational mission issues.
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Notify offices and individuals in writing of decisions, conclusions, findings, recommendations, problems, or further actions needed and include explanations or justifications.
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Edit documents to conform to administrative/regulatory standards.
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Draft correspondence for official signature of executive level officials and provide technical information in response to inquiries.
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Notify offices and individuals in writing of decisions, conclusions, findings relating to training and quality control issues.
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Write narrative statements to support approach and manipulation of data for analysis.
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Prepare clear and precise reports to describe data collection techniques.
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Communicate with a variety of individuals which may involve explanation of involved procedures.
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Explain technical or other complex information orally.
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Facilitate meetings or group sessions such as feedback sessions and/or focus groups.
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Present information orally about the work of the organization.
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Communicate orally to advise senior managers on analytic needs and present briefings on data analysis findings.
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I have verbally explained and defended statistical analyses and justified assumptions for the analyses to a team, upper management, or in a professional conference.
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Choose the statement that best describes your experience working in a collaborative environment as a team member on a successful project or research study.
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Promote or develop and maintain good working relationships with key individuals or groups.
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Motivate or persuade others to take a particular course of action or to accept findings, recommendations, changes or alternative views.
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Communicate with individuals who are difficult, hostile or distressed.
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of customers, both internal and external, whose views may differ from the organization.
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Complete a small-scale project on time with minimal supervision.
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Respond to shifting priorities, scheduling and complete multiple conflicting work assignments in a timely manner or ahead of schedule.
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Set clear and specific goals and priorities for own work.
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Set priorities among assignments from several different people.
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Assure that completed work contains accurate, current and technically sound information.
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Deliver work products under the pressure of very short deadlines with occasional-to-frequent interactions involving opposing views and conflicting interests.
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Which of the following describes your experience in developing project plans and adjusting resources to meet schedule and stay within required deadlines?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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I understand that in order for my application to be considered, I must answer all questions, submit all required documents and click "Submit" at the end. If I go back into my application, after submission, in order to review, make adjustments, or add attachments, I must click the "Submit" button again in order for my application to be re-submitted.
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Your responses to the Eligibility Assessment and Occupational Questionnaire, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. Failing to select a response will result in your application packet being removed from consideration.