Clarification from the agency

UNITED STATES CITIZENS MAY APPLY (no prior federal experience is required). This position will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority (DHA). Veteran's Preference does not apply to this announcement.

• Use knowledge of data collection methodologies, computer programming techniques, and Commission databases to evaluate the quality of surveillance and investigate activities of the Directorate. Use findings to make recommendations for improvements to data collection applications and to develop and implement new quality control procedures and programs.
• Combine knowledge of automatic data processing with knowledge of statistical theory to develop computer programs for use by Commission staff in the evaluations of data trends for individual products as well as for product groups. Develop presentations explaining the use of computer programs as well as the interpretation of the results of the computer programs.
• Use knowledge and experience in questionnaire construction to develop survey instruments for statistical studies and serve as a questionnaire consultant to other Directorate analysts in their projects.
• Use knowledge of automatic data processing, demographic data, and of Commission databases to provide computer generated tables of summary data for internal and external dissemination, such as product summary reports and Annual Report tables which may include coefficients of variation and population rates.
• Use knowledge of statistical theory, computer programming techniques, and Commission databases to provide statistical and programming support for the Commission’s Injury Cost Model.
• Initiate, design, monitor, and evaluate statistical studies in collaboration or consultation with analysts from other Divisions or other government agencies.
• Prepare documents and oral presentation to acquaint data users with the limitations and potential uses of Commission data.
• Explore alternative methods of in-depth data collection from injured parties. Assess the feasibility, limitations, costs, and advantages of identified methods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Background Investigation Required.
• Must meet education requirements.

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

This is a Public Trust Position. Employment in this position requires a background investigation. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed or undisclosed background issues, the tentative employment offer may be withdrawn.

If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Please see http://www.sss.gov for more information.

Selectees will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to appointment and the appropriate background investigation forms to determine suitability for Federal employment.  False statements or responses on these forms can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.

The selectee will be required to complete a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the I-9 Form. We will compare information provided on the I-9 Form to records available from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  The system confirms employee’s identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Upon appointment, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450. You will need to provide the information annually.
  
Depending on your status, this position may require serving a 1-year probationary period.

Qualifications

In addition to the mandatory education requirement, all applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:  

GS-11: 1) Using software to write programs to conduct data quality checks, detect abnormalities, and create data summaries and reports;  2) applying statistical techniques to analyze datasets; 3) developing data for sampling, maintaining a statistical sample, or conducting data collection activities with minimal assistance; 4) assisting with developing new studies, surveys or data collection methods; and 5) experience with preparing operating procedures or training materials.

GS-12: 1) Using software to write a broad variety of programs related to data collection, data reporting, and quality control; 2) independently developing, monitoring, or managing study components, such as data collection methods, training materials, programming specifications, or time schedules; 3) Evaluating, linking, and combining data from complex statistical surveys, census data, or other large data sets;  4) proposing, selecting, and applying statistical techniques to analyze datasets. 5) experience writing methodological or technical documents for senior staff; and 6) conducting professional presentations to senior staff or external customers.

GS-13: 1) Applying statistical theory and techniques to analyze, plan, and organize data collection and processing efforts for large censuses, surveys, or data collection efforts; 2) independently leading a team to conduct stakeholder analysis of a software development project; 3) knowledge of statistical modeling for maintaining supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms; and 4) planning statistical analyses, writing related reports, and making professional presentations on such.

Evidence of the above specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held.  Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position within thirty (30) days of the closing date of this announcement.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

After the vacancy closes, we will review your application package to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your resume and supporting documentation will then be reviewed.  Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, salary, duties performed for each position, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level/pay band. The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited to an interview. Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Direct Hire Guidelines.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 90.

Veterans' Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures. Selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. You may not be considered for the position if any part of the application is incomplete. Your application may not receive appropriate consideration without the required supporting documentation.