- Position Title
- Data Scientist (Data Visualization Analyst) (12-month Roster)
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-11886252L-SBB-1560-14 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, April 25, 2023 to Thursday, January 11, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
IRS CTAP Candidate - Are you a current displaced or surplus IRS employee and:
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
- you are located either within or outside the local commuting area of this vacancy, AND
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
- your position has the same or higher promotion potential of this vacancy, AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
2.
Treasury CTAP Candidate - Are you a current displaced or surplus Department of Treasury (non-IRS) employee and:
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your latest SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
- you are located within the same local commuting area of this vacancy, AND
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
- your position has the same or higher promotion potential of this vacancy, AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your latest SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
3.
IRS Internal Candidate - Are you a current career or career-conditional, Competitive Service Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employee? You can view a copy of your most recent SF-50 to determine if you are Competitive Service. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should be a "1" or "2".)
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, submit a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal.
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, submit a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal.
4.
IRS RPP Candidate - Are you a current IRS employee who has received a Reassignment Preference Program (RPP) notice and:
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of RPP eligibility such as a RPP notice AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review IRS Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) 6.330.1.
- you are located either within or outside the local commuting area of this vacancy, AND
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
- your position has the same or higher promotion potential and the same work schedule (e.g., permanent, seasonal, etc.) of this vacancy, AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of RPP eligibility such as a RPP notice AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review IRS Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) 6.330.1.
Preferences
1.
How many performance related awards, (including time off in lieu of monetary), or quality step increases have you received in the three years preceding the closing date of this announcement?
You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
2.
Please list the names of any performance related awards and/or quality step increases you have received in the three years preceding the closing date of this announcement and the dates (MMDDYYYY) of the awards. (For example: Performance Award, 02/02/2019).
You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
3.
What is your Standard Employee Identifier (SEID)?
4.
If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, please provide your current or last pay plan, series, and grade level or pay band. For example: GS-0303-05, IR-0343-02, WG-5400-04.
(limit 250 characters)
5.
What is your current position title?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in applying for this position. Your responses to the following questions supplement the information provided in your resume.
1.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL GRADES: A Bachelor's or higher degree in Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position.
OR
Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.
Which is true about your Basic Qualifications?
2.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience using data visualization software, techniques, and tools, (e.g., Google Charts, SAS Viya, Tableau, Power BI, or related applications) for extrapolating data and analyzing measures and metrics to report on the achievements of strategic goals and objectives. Experience providing a data visualization platform to translate complex business needs, requirements and strategy, multiple data sets and other data points into conceptual, relevant, and straightforward dashboards, visual tools, reports, and analytical solutions. Experience with problem-solving techniques to identify actual or potential problem areas and/or trends to improve agency program operations.
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience?
In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience using data visualization software, techniques, and tools, (e.g., Google Charts, SAS Viya, Tableau, Power BI, or related applications) for extrapolating data and analyzing measures and metrics to report on the achievements of strategic goals and objectives. Experience providing a data visualization platform to translate complex business needs, requirements and strategy, multiple data sets and other data points into conceptual, relevant, and straightforward dashboards, visual tools, reports, and analytical solutions. Experience with problem-solving techniques to identify actual or potential problem areas and/or trends to improve agency program operations.
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience?
3.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Under merit promotion procedures, Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Time is credited based on calendar time served in a grade, regardless of the number of days or hours worked. If you currently hold or have previously held a position at the same (or equivalent) or higher grade/level in the Federal government as of this announcement, you will meet the TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS.
Please select the response that best describes your time in grade.
Please select the response that best describes your time in grade.
4.
In addition to the online application and resume, you must submit a current annual Performance Appraisal. If a revalidated appraisal is used for merit promotion, the supervisor must prepare a narrative for each critical job element that does not have a narrative describing the performance in the appraisal period covered by the rating. Note: If you are a manager or management official, your most recent annual performance appraisal must be used for the overall rating identified.
Did you receive a fully successful, equivalent, or higher rating on your most recent performance appraisal?
Did you receive a fully successful, equivalent, or higher rating on your most recent performance appraisal?
5.
If you answered, "I do not have a recent performance appraisal." in the previous question, please indicate why you do not have a current performance appraisal otherwise please enter N/A.
6.
Please select the option that best describes your most recent performance appraisal.
7.
Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal?
8.
Please select the rating that you achieved on your most recent performance appraisal. For Non-IRS CTAP employees select the response that most accurately reflects your most recent performance rating.
9.
Are you currently in the same Business Operating Division and job series as the position for which you are applying to via this announcement?
10.
Which statement best describes your experience using business intelligence and quantitative data to design, prepare, test, validate and deploy data visualization models?
11.
Which statement best describes your experience using statistical graphics and diagrams, plots, information graphics, and information to design a visualization model?
12.
Which of the following identifies your experience?
13.
Which of the following software, techniques, and tools are you proficient with and have used on a regular basis for statistical analysis?
14.
Which of the following best describes your data analysis experience?
15.
Which statement best describes your experience and knowledge of multi-variate statistical analysis?
16.
Which statement best describes your experience in creating advanced graphics and advanced visual presentations to senior or executive level management?
17.
Which is your highest level of experience in transforming quantitative data into visual dashboard data?
18.
What is the highest level your visualization products have been included into?
19.
Which of the following documents have you written to senior or executive management levels?
20.
Which of the following describes your experience with project design and implementation involving business forecasting?
21.
Which of the following describe(s) your experience responding to time-sensitive action items?
22.
Which of the following analytical activities have you performed?
23.
To qualify for this position and receive full credit for your relevant experience you must list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. Your resume must support your responses to the questions. Do you understand that failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination?
24.
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 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 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.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.