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Position Title
Supervisory Survey Statistician
Agency
U.S. Census Bureau
Announcement Number
23-FLD RO-11861430-ST-KL Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 to Thursday, June 1, 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 employee of the Department of Commerce (DOC) who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service? If yes, confirm you meet all of the following requirements:

• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy;
• Your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy;
• 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. 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.
(limit characters)
6. Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service and have you never held the full performance level of this position?

To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
  • career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
  • status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
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7. Are you a current or former Federal employee (transfer or reinstatement eligible) who holds or has previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced?  

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. 

• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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8. 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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9. Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or did you obtain career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) and have you never held the full performance level of this position?

-OR-

Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service and have you never held the full performance level of this position?

To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
  • career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
  • status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
(limit characters)
10. Are you eligible for consideration under VEOA?  This includes:
  • preference eligible (defined in title 5 U.S.C. 2108(3)), OR
  • veterans who substantially completed 3 or more years of active service under honorable conditions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. USAJOBS Veterans resources

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 service which includes character of service.
(limit characters)
11. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
  • recently separated (within the past 3 years);
  • are a disabled veteran;
  • served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR,
  • received an Armed Forces Service Medal?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.  

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. If claiming disability preference, 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.
(limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. In addition to meeting the basic education requirements listed in this announcement, do you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-7, or two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree or a combination of education and experience? (See the "Qualifications" section of the announcement for the
definition of specialized experience).
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2. In addition to meeting the basic education requirements listed in this announcement, do you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-9, or three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D degree or Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or a combination of education and experience? (See the "Qualifications" section of the announcement for the definition of specialized experience). (limit characters)
3. In addition to meeting the basic education requirements listed in this announcement, do you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11? (See the "Qualifications" section of this announcement for the definition of specialized experience.) (limit characters)
4. Will you have one year of time-in-grade at the grade 07 level as of the closing date of this announcement? (limit characters)
5. Will you have one year of time-in-grade at the grade 09 level as of the closing date of this announcement? (limit characters)
6. Will you have one year of time-in-grade at the grade 11 level as of the closing date of this announcement? (limit characters)
7. Identify the specific employment/volunteer work in your resume in which you describe your experience to support your answer to the previous questions (i.e. company name, position title, and dates. "Refer to Resume" will not be acceptable). (limit characters)
8. Select the response that best describes your experience performing and reviewing quantitative and qualitative analyses for assessing and recommending improvement of programs and operations. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
9. Do you have experience monitoring and evaluating quality control for effectiveness for a large-scale field data collection survey or census? (limit characters)
10. Select the type(s) of evaluations and/or experiments that you have worked on for a large-scale data collection or survey program. (limit characters)
11. Which of the following best reflects your experience with data collection activities: (limit characters)
12. I have performed the following supervisory functions in work unit or team assignments (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
13. Have you managed multiple projects at the same time and resolved group or individual differences and/or conflicts? (limit characters)
14. Do you have experience assigning and reviewing the work of others responsible for the following census or survey data responsibilities? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
15. Do you have experience managing a diverse team to fulfill program responsibilities? (limit characters)
16. Do you have experience writing reports or other documents that summarize or discuss the status of project operations or results of data analysis or processing? (limit characters)
17. Indicate your experience evaluating expenditures and progress reports in relation to planned expenditures and progress for a large-scale field data collection survey or census: (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
18. Do you have experience effectively communicating complex, technical information in written form and in person to a variety of audiences? (limit characters)
19. Indicate your experience preparing instructions for the following processes: (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
20. Do you have experience as a leader communicating in person and in writing with others from diverse levels of education, experience, and responsibilities? (limit characters)