- Position Title
- STATISTICIAN
- Agency
- Federal Trade Commission
- Announcement Number
- DE-12148444-23-BE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, October 10, 2023 to Tuesday, October 31, 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?
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.
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.
• 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.
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.
3.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before submitting your application.
1.
Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the Minimum Education requirements for the Statistician position as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement
2.
Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the basic qualifications requirements of a Statistician, GS-1530-7. (See the "Qualifications" section of this announcement for the definition of specialized experience.)
3.
Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the basic qualifications requirements of a Statistician, GS-1530-9.
4.
From the list below, select the response(s) that describe your experience in orally communicating quantitative, qualitative, economic, or statistical analysis. (Select all that apply)
5.
From the list below, select the response(s) that describe your experience preparing written materials showing quantitative, qualitative, economic, or statistical analysis. (Select all that apply)
6.
Which of the following have you included in written materials or papers presenting statistical or economic analysis? (Select all that apply)
7.
Which of the following have you included in written materials or papers presenting statistical or economic analysis. (Select all that apply)
8.
Which of the following describes your experience documenting computer programs used to prepare data for statistical or economic analysis?
9.
Which of the following describes your experience researching, locating, and accessing government and other third-party data sources relevant to economic or statistical analysis?
10.
Which of the following describes your experience preparing data for statistical, econometric, or graphical analysis by transforming or creating new variables?
11.
Which of the following describes your experience conducting basic data quality checks to assure reliability before performing econometric or statistical analysis?
12.
Which of the following have you performed to maintain the accuracy and quality of data analysis? (Select all that apply)
13.
Which of the following describes your experience creating variables for data analysis from text or survey responses?
14.
What statistical software packages and programming languages have you used to prepare data and perform data analysis? (Select all that apply)
15.
Which of the following best characterizes your experience using microeconomic theory to perform economic analysis?
16.
Which of the following best characterizes your experience using programming languages for preparing data for statistical or econometric analysis?
17.
Which of the following best characterizes your experience using programming languages to apply statistical and econometric methods appropriately?
18.
Which of the following best characterizes your experience writing programs that generate graphs, tables, and other data visualization output that accurately summarize the data.
19.
I understand the resume I have submitted for this position will be thoroughly reviewed to determine whether my experience and/or educational background is sufficient to meet basic and/or specialized experience requirements as outlined in this announcement. I also understand that if the information provided in my resume is not sufficient to support my responses to the vacancy announcement questions, it will affect the overall assessment of my application package.
20.
By responding to this question, I acknowledge that I reviewed the "Required Documents" section of this announcement to determine which documents I need to provide in support of my application.
Your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance.
21.
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.