- Position Title
- Statistician (Data Scientist)
- Agency
- Patent and Trademark Office
- Announcement Number
- PATS-CDAO-24-12174974-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 13, 2023 to Monday, November 27, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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.
- 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 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.
3.
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:
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.
- 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.
Preferences
1.
How did you hear about USPTO Job possibilities? (No Choice Limit)
2.
Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period?
3.
If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, by what agency/office or Department of Commerce bureau are you employed?
4.
If you answered "Other" to the above question, please enter the agency and organization.
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: INSTRUCTIONS: WARNING STATEMENT: Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume, and other relevant documents you submit, as well as through verification of references as appropriate. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance.
1.
Select the response that best describes your education, experience or combination of education and experience as it relates to the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) for this position.
2.
Carefully read the following descriptions of experience. Select the one that best describes your qualifications for the GS-13 Statistician (Data Scientist) position. Make sure your resume supports the response that you select.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience using either R or Python computer software to conduct analyses?
4.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience using either Alteryx or SQL computer software to conduct analyses?
5.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience planning, directing, and coordinating a variety of specialized and complex statistical research projects?
6.
Which of the following describes your experience utilizing statistical research techniques such as modeling, forecasting, and predictive analysis to identify trends, patterns, and relationships using operational data?
7.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience planning and developing new studies designed to provide new analytical methods and techniques to aid in the management of the organization's mission?
8.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience developing and implementing methods for analyzing the impact of certain events on performance results?
9.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience evaluating the statistical and analytical methodologies being used or proposed (e.g., sampling, modeling, forecasting, statistical testing)?
10.
Select the choices that describe your experience with moderately complex to complex statistical models. Examples of complexity include an unusually small or large
sample size, high dimensionality and multicollinearity among the variables in the data set, and seasonality effects.
sample size, high dimensionality and multicollinearity among the variables in the data set, and seasonality effects.
11.
Which of the following describes your experience working with large structured datasets?
12.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience using AI for large unstructured datasets?
13.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience analyzing findings, including evaluating the limitation of available data and specification of the range of the findings?
14.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience preparing formal reports and program recommendations, with plans and procedures for collection of data?
15.
Please indicate your highest level of experience in oral communication to present data analytical findings.