Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Logo
Position Title
Data Scientist
Agency
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Announcement Number
HHS-CDC-DE-23- 12116854 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, September 18, 2023 to Monday, September 25, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
Please mark "YES" to ALL eligibility options below that you want to be considered for. Remember, we can ONLY verify eligibility options that have proper documentation; see the required documents section. If you select an eligibility and don't provide proof, your application will be marked INELIGIBLE for the eligibility you wanted to be considered for. (limit characters)
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) - Are you a current employee of the Health and Human Services (HHS) who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service? If yes, confirm you meet all 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.
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).
(limit characters)
3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) - Are you a current or former federal employee who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service from a Federal agency outside of Health and Human Services (HHS)? If yes, confirm you meet all the following requirements:
 
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy;
  • Your grade is/was equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy;
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent;
  • It has been less than a year from your separation from Federal service

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP 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).
(limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Data Scientist, GS-1560-14 position with the Federal government. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and meets the Basic Qualification Requirements for Data Scientist, GS-1560-14. (limit characters)
2. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the additional Minimum Qualification Requirements for Data Scientist, GS-1560-14. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience developing data-related policies (e.g., data storage, sharing/privacy) for an organization? (limit characters)
4. Which of the following best describes your experience analyzing qualitative and quantitative data using statistical methods? (limit characters)
5. Which of the following best describes your experience applying analytical methods and techniques to interpret data? (limit characters)
6. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience partnering with employees to promote data-related initiatives based on organizational research? (limit characters)
7. Which of the following best describes your experience with managing projects? (limit characters)
8. Which of the following best describes your experience with sharing or applying technical knowledge? (limit characters)
9. Which of the following best describes your experience with acquiring technical knowledge? (limit characters)
10. 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. (limit characters)