- Position Title
- Pathways Recent Graduate Data Scientist (Financial Interchange)
- Agency
- Railroad Retirement Board
- Announcement Number
- 220094PW-11551856-MO Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, June 29, 2022 to Monday, August 22, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate's, bachelor's, master's, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate? (Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply).
If eligible, submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
If eligible, submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
1.
From the statements below, select the one response (A,B, or C) that most closely and accurately describes your education or education and experience.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that most closely and accurately describes your education and/or experience and demonstrates your ability to perform Data Scientist work at the GS-07 level.
3.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that most closely and accurately describes your education and/or experience and demonstrates your ability to perform Data Scientist work at the GS-09 level.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Plan and complete statistical studies or projects.
5.
Develop machine learning models or methods for analyzing data.
6.
Maintain and update statistical programs for current and future use by analysts.
7.
Use SQL to access various types of databases such as Access, DB2, Oracle, Business Objects or QMF across various platforms such as Windows or mainframe.
8.
Use statistical software such as SAS or R for data analytics.
9.
Use Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to create and maintain macros in Excel.
10.
Create and use Excel spreadsheets.
11.
Collect statistical data.
12.
Use database software such as SQL, QMF, Oracle, Business Objects, MS Excel or MS Access for data manipulation in various environments such as Windows or mainframe.
13.
Use database software such as SAS, R, or VBA to produce and maintain monitoring reports for use by management and non-technical staff members.
14.
Prepare reports that clearly convey results of statistical analyses to decision makers
15.
Communicate complex statistical concepts in non-technical language in writing.
16.
Visualize data to convey important characteristics to management.
17.
Visualize data to convey important characteristics to non-technical staff members.
18.
Use software to visualize data to convey important characteristics to management through oral presentations.
19.
Use software to visualize data to convey important instructions and guidance to non-technical staff members through oral presentations.
20.
Orally communicate complex statistical concepts in non-technical language.
21.
Provide oral presentations to general audience clearly and understandably.
22.
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.
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.