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Position Title
Mathematical Statistician GS-1529-7/9
Agency
U.S. Census Bureau
Announcement Number
23-11681719-DE-SM Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 to Tuesday, May 2, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:

• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more? 

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources:  https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.

To verify your eligibility, you must 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. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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3. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)? If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you

• have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders
• are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND
• have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.

-OR-

Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?

-OR-

Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or 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.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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5. Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee AND did you:

• complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area; AND,
• receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating; AND,
• return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago? 

For more information, review USAJOBS Former Overseas Employees Resources:https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/former-overseas-employees/  

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50, and performance appraisal. 
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6. Have you completed at least 1 year of continuous service immediately before separation from one or more non-temporary Foreign Service appointments https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#NontemporaryForeignService AND, your separation from a Foreign Service career-type appointment occurred in the last 3 years (individuals entitled to veteran's preference do not need to meet this 3-year requirement)? 

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Have you completed at least 3 years of substantially continuous service under one or more non-temporary appointments https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#NontemporaryForeignService ; AND, your separation from a Foreign Service career-type appointment occurred in the last 3 years (individuals entitled to veteran's preference do not need to meet this 3-year requirement)? 

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Have you completed at least 3 years of substantially continuous service under one or more non-temporary appointments https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#NontemporaryForeignService in Foreign Service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type appointment in that Service? 

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your non-temporary status. If you are outside of the 3-year requirement but are entitled to veteran's preference, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4) or other proof of your service which includes Character of Service. 
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7. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or 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.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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8. Are you a current or former temporary or term employee of a Land Management (LM) agency, i.e. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Reclamation employee? (limit characters)
9. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
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10. Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
  • No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference
  • 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)
  • 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)
  • 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)
  • 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)
  • 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)
  • 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire and determine if you are among the best qualified for this position.  Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
1.
From the description below, select the choice that describes how you meet the Basic Requirements for the Mathematical Statistician, GS-1529-7/9.
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2.

From the descriptions below, select the choice that describes how you meet the Specialized Experience requirements for the Mathematical Statistician, GS-1529-7.

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3. From the descriptions below, select the choice that describes how you meet the Basic Requirements for the Mathematical Statistician, GS-1529-09. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Indicate your experience providing consultation with statistical principles, concepts, products and/or technology. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
5. Have you used SAS, R, or Python in the analysis or manipulation of data? (limit characters)
6. Have you completed Calculus 1 or Differential Calculus, Calculus 2 or Integral Calculus, Calculus 3 or Multivariate or Vector Calculus, AND Linear or Matrix Algebra, all with a final passing grade or higher? (limit characters)
7. Have you presented statistical findings, methods or software at a conference or seminar? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
8. Select a response from the choices below that best describes your highest level of training and/or experience in communicating the results of statistical analyses in the form of written reports, graphs, charts, and tables. Your résumé and other supporting documentation will be reviewed to verify your responses. (limit characters)
9. Select a response from the choices below that best describes your highest level of training and/or experience in presenting study or data findings in a formal setting such as a classroom, conference or professional meeting. Your résumé and other supporting documentation will be reviewed to verify your responses. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
10. Have you presented statistical findings, methods or software at a conference or seminar? (limit characters)