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Position Title
Survey Statistician
Agency
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Announcement Number
NASS-M23Y-11979834-NW Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 to Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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Eligibilities
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. Your answers will be used to determine your eligibility to apply to this job opportunity announcement. You will be considered under the eligibility option(s) to which you answer YES. Select YES to all eligibility options for which you want to be considered. If you respond NO to meeting the criteria for all the eligibilities, you will not be considered for the position(s) under this announcement.

NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
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Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;  AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

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2. Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below: 

• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating? 
OR 
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
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3. Are you a current USDA employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment? (limit characters)
4. Are you a USDA employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment AND you have held or currently hold a position on a permanent basis in the competitive service with the same or higher promotion potential of the position being advertised? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire. If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position. (limit characters)
1. This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of specialized experience in order to be found minimally qualified. Please select the description below that best describes your education experience. Your transcript(s) must support the response you selected.
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2. From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-14 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Recommend programs and projects relating to editing of survey data for programs carried out by the agency, and other State and Federal agencies, universities, or private organizations.
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4. Review and evaluate survey program operations and activities related to editing to appraise their effectiveness, identify possible deficiencies, and initiate modifications.
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5. Develop analysis methodologies for survey data.
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6. Prepare a plan for developing, integrating, and maintaining editing systems, establishes
priorities across Divisions and determine timetables for planned activities.
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7. Develop survey methodology specifications.
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8. Review and evaluate survey program operations and activities related to editing to appraise their effectiveness, and identify possible deficiencies, and initiate modifications.
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9. Consult officials on matters pertaining to formulating and recommending programs and projects relating to editing survey data for programs carried out by the Branch and Division, other organizations, State and Federal agencies, universities, or private organizations.
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10. Plan and complete multiple projects simultaneously.
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11. Test and evaluate new methods and techniques related to survey methodology.
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12. Participate in the preparation of technical instructions pertaining to the execution of
surveys/censuses.
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13. Query data from databases.
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14. Determine appropriate survey data collection instruments, materials, and methodologies for collecting data.
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15. Plan, organize, and direct the design of tools for data editing systems for surveys and censuses.
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16. Develop the necessary interfaces to expedite the flow of data through the editing and analysis process.
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17. Maintain and improve editing systems so that survey processes are handled in as efficient a manner as possible.
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18. Consult with clients to determine their statistical needs.
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19. Present formal briefings, conference presentations, or training sessions to large audiences.
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20. Consult with internal and external stakeholders to determine business needs.
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21. Prepare written emails, reports, or documentation to individuals or groups.
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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.
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