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Position Title
Statistician
Agency
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Announcement Number
R4-24-12224177-JP-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, December 14, 2023 to Friday, December 29, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
• 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.
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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:
• 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.
(limit characters)
4. Are you a U.S. citizen or national?

 
(limit characters)
Assessment 1
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references. (limit characters)
Education (limit characters)
1. Select the applicable response for your education to qualify for the 1530 series. (limit characters)
Specialized Experience (limit characters)
2. Choose one answer below which best describes how your experience qualifies you for this position at the GS-12 grade level. (limit characters)
Skill in data compilation, relational database structure, and statistical data analysis, including application of GIS/GPS technology and software. (limit characters)
3. Use various information technology and varied applications to accomplish the following. Select all that apply. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Develop and maintain biological databases to synthesize and analyze data. (limit characters)
5. Ensure that data is standardized, accurate, appropriately stored and accessible, contains associated metadata, and/or are readily available for use to serve program needs. (limit characters)
6. Use of R-coding for natural resource data analysis and information processing and management. (limit characters)
Knowledge of limitations imposed by biological, logistical, and economic constraints associated with conducting surveys and studies of fish and wildlife species. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. Ensure designs meet study objectives; are statistically valid and cost effective; and/or provide interpretations valuable to natural resource management agencies. (limit characters)
8. Provide assistance and guidance to field biologists in the design, implementation, analysis, and reporting of field investigations and inventorying/monitoring activities. (limit characters)
9. Work with biologists and natural resource professionals to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve issues, or satisfy statistical data analysis expectations. (limit characters)
Knowledge of the theory and application of biometric methods and models, and of mathematical and statistical subjects. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
10. Provide advice on the application of biometric methods and models to wildlife, fisheries, and habitat biologists for application to data. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
11. Evaluate existing statistical techniques, or to develop new statistical approaches, for analyzing data sets to address natural resource problems/questions.
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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)
12. Build consensus among peers on existing data and new data collection and analysis methods. (limit characters)
13. Select all areas of experience you have experience in. (limit characters)
Ability to communicate with various audiences. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
14. Articulate project results and interpretations in writing to technical staff and to lay persons. (limit characters)
15. Communicate the essential meaning or most important aspects of statistical procedures in a clear, understandable way to field biologists. (limit characters)
16. Represent an organization to present information and participate in or lead work groups. (limit characters)
17. Present scientific findings of statistical analyses at professional conferences and meetings. (limit characters)
18. Publish results in peer-reviewed scientific journals. (limit characters)
Certification (limit characters)
19. 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 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 m not being considered for this position. (limit characters)