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Position Title
STATISTICIAN
Agency
Federal Trade Commission
Announcement Number
DE-12570295-25-BE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 to Monday, November 4, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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.
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3. (1) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)?  If yes, confirm you are indicated on the PCS orders; and that you:

• have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders;
• are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location; AND,
• have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders. 

-OR- 

(2) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs? 

-OR- 

(3) Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. 

To verify your eligibility for option 1 identified above, you must submit a copy of the PCS orders indicating you are authorized to relocate on those orders. 

To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc.. 
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4. 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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5. 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.
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6. 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.  
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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 (limit characters)
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.) (limit characters)
3. Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the basic qualifications requirements of a Statistician, GS-1530-9. (limit characters)
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) (limit characters)
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) (limit characters)
6. Which of the following have you included in written materials or papers presenting statistical or economic analysis? (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
7. Which of the following have you included in written materials or papers presenting statistical or economic analysis. (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
8. Which of the following describes your experience documenting computer programs used to prepare data for statistical or economic analysis? (limit characters)
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? (limit characters)
10. Which of the following describes your experience preparing data for statistical, econometric, or graphical analysis by transforming or creating new variables? (limit characters)
11. Which of the following describes your experience conducting basic data quality checks to assure reliability before performing econometric or statistical analysis? (limit characters)
12. Which of the following have you performed to maintain the accuracy and quality of data analysis? (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
13. Which of the following describes your experience creating variables for data analysis from text or survey responses? (limit characters)
14. What statistical software packages and programming languages have you used to prepare data and perform data analysis? (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
15. Which of the following best characterizes your experience using microeconomic theory to perform economic analysis? (limit characters)
16. Which of the following best characterizes your experience using programming languages for preparing data for statistical or econometric analysis? (limit characters)
17. Which of the following best characterizes your experience using programming languages to apply statistical and econometric methods appropriately? (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)