This position serves as the Quantitative Research Branch Chief, responsible for a team and statistical work products developed by the Bureau's corps of social science researchers - economists, statisticians, and demographers.
Summary
This position serves as the Quantitative Research Branch Chief, responsible for a team and statistical work products developed by the Bureau's corps of social science researchers - economists, statisticians, and demographers.
The mission of the Women's Bureau (WB) is to promote the welfare of wage-earning women. The WB Office of Policy and Programs (OPP) upholds this mission by 1) planning and conducting statistical, economic, legislative, and policy research and analyses; 2) disseminating research and analytical findings to WB and DOL administrators, other Government agencies, the private sector, external stakeholder groups, and the public; 3) participating in the development of DOL policies and programs to improve the economic status of working women and cooperating with and advising other agencies (e.g., Federal, State, and local) to help maximize their effectiveness in this area; 4) providing a channel for access by constituent groups to the government policy-making process; 5) developing and administering programs to meet the needs of targeted groups of women; and 6) engaging in competitive grant making and carrying out a variety of education, outreach, and technical assistance activities.
As Supervisory Statistician, you will perform the following duties, which is not an all-inclusive list:
Plans, designs, and carries out major data studies of a broad and comprehensive nature that pertain to women in the workforce. Apply broad areas of classical and modern advanced statistics, survey data collection and analysis, and sampling design.
Designs and executes data analysis and statistical validation in response to Departmental and congressional inquiries concerning women in the labor force.
Applies statistical data research and analysis principles, methods, and techniques (e.g., sampling design and variation, descriptive analysis, regression analysis, etc.) to conduct advanced quantitative studies and to develop highly technical analyses surrounding key issues relevant to working women.
Provides expert technical support for research, evaluation, and development of complex statistical projects.
Assists in preparation of research plans; establishes timelines; identifies and balances different priorities; manage resources and risks; provides incremental progress and feedback; ensures that standards are maintained and products are well-documented.
Serves as a first-level supervisor and will provide planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over assigned employees, which includes assigning work and evaluating performance.
Candidate required to obtain and maintain the necessary security/background investigation level.
Requires a one-year probationary period.
Requires a supervisory probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
Qualifications
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates (i.e., 11/2021 - Present or 11/2021 - 11/2023). Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such position (i.e., Full-time, 40 hours per week, or if part-time, list the number of part time hours such as, 20 hours per week). This information is needed to determine your qualifications.
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Basic Requirement for Supervisory Statistician, 1530 Series:
ALL applicants must meet the following Individual Occupational/Basic Requirement:
A. Degree: Bachelor's (or higher) degree that included 15 semester hours in statistics (or in mathematics and statistics, provided at least 6 semester hours were in statistics), and 9 additional semester hours in one or more of the following: physical or biological sciences, medicine, education, or engineering; or in the social sciences including demography, history, economics, social welfare, geography, international relations, social or cultural anthropology, health sociology, political science, public administration, psychology, etc. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The experience should have included a full range of professional statistical work such as (a) sampling, (b) collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data, and (c) applying statistical techniques such as measurement of central tendency, dispersion, skewness, sampling error, simple and multiple correlation, analysis of variance, and tests of significance.
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In addition to meeting the basic requirement, to qualify, ALL applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes performing at least four of the following:
Applying classical and modern advanced statistics, survey data collection and analysis, and sampling design to carry out major data studies;
Utilizing large scale national datasets and other sources of employment and demographic data; and mastery of a major statistical software package(s);
Compiling and assembling statistical data and applying statistical techniques and analysis of data, as well as providing technical assistance on complex statistical analyses;
Conducting independent research and preparing write-ups of findings and conceptualizing, executing and administering projects;
Conceptualize, propose and implement internal and commissioned quantitative research and analytical studies, to include day-to-day project management and providing project-related direction to more junior members of the team.
Education
You must submit all applicable academic transcripts (official or unofficial) demonstrating that you meet the basic education requirements. If you do not submit sufficient academic transcripts necessary to demonstrate that you meet the basic requirements as described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete, and you will receive no further consideration for this vacancy.
Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.
If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum course work requirements for this position.
You may not be aware, but in the regulations for agency ethics programs, there are requirements for supervisors. Section 2638.103 of Title 5 of the CFR states: Every supervisor in the executive branch has a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. It is imperative that supervisors serve as models of ethical behavior for subordinates. Supervisors have a responsibility to help ensure that subordinates are aware of their ethical obligations under the Standards of Conduct and that subordinates know how to contact agency ethics officials. Supervisors are also responsible for working with agency ethics officials to help resolve conflicts of interest and enforce government ethics laws and regulations, including those requiring certain employees to file financial disclosure reports. In addition, supervisors are responsible, when requested, for assisting agency ethics officials in evaluating potential conflicts of interest and identifying positions subject to financial disclosure requirements.
This position is subject to the confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Therefore, if selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest(s) and your prospective position with DOL. This information will be required annually.
Telework eligibility is determined by management based on position duties during the recruitment process. Employee participation in telework on a routine or situational basis is determined by management primarily based on business needs. Employees participating in telework are subject to the terms and conditions of the Department of Labor's Telework Program.
As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
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Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy.
Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional information is available here.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This position is being filled through a Governmentwide Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for STEM positions. Category rating, traditional rating and ranking of applications, and veteran's preference do NOT apply.
Under this authority, evaluation factors are a tool to gauge one's proficiency in relevant competencies, but will not be used to determine who will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. All candidates who have provided a complete application, and meet the basic and minimum qualification requirements will be referred for further consideration.
Successful candidates will possess the following competencies:
INFORMATION FOR ICTAP/CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP, you must meet the basic and minimum qualification requirements for this position to receive consideration. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.
The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, volunteer, and other lived experience, as it demonstrates the skills required of this position. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment (ex. written test, work sample, panel review, etc.), conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members. The examining Office of Human Resources (OHR) makes the final determination concerning applicant qualifications.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. You do not need to submit documents that do not apply to this position. DO NOT upload password-protected documents.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - not submitting the required documentation, may disqualify you from consideration.
Resumes are required for all applicants - provide a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one from your computer and USAJOBS profile. To receive full consideration for relevant and specialized experience, please list the month, year, and the number of work hours worked for the experience listed on your resume. We also suggest that you preview the vacancy questions and confirm that your resume supports your question responses.
Displaced Employee Placement Documents - Only required if requesting priority consideration under CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
Unofficial Transcript(s) (in English) are required - You must submit all applicable academic transcripts demonstrating that you meet the qualifying educational requirements as stated in the vacancy announcement. NOTE: The OFFICIAL transcript(s) must be received, if you are selected, and prior to receiving the firm offer with a start date. Reference the "Education Section" for College Transcript and Evaluation of Foreign Education.
Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience but may be submitted.
Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration.
Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.
Important - Save your information before the 30 minute system timeout! For help, go to USAJOBS Help Center.
STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents. Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. For each employment period, include start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week) otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.
STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS) Once you have identified a job on USAJOBS that you wish to apply for, click on the job title and then click the Apply button. For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Proceed through the steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. In the final step, once you have certified your application, click the Continue to agency site button.
STEP 3 - Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL). On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click Apply to this vacancy. Continue through the progress steps at the top of the DOL page. The 2nd progress step is where you answer the vacancy-specific questions. The 3rd progress step Documents is where you submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.
STEP 4 - On the Review and Submit step, verify each section of your application is complete and correct. In order to submit your application, you must have a check mark next to each section listed. If there is an X, return to the appropriate section and follow the prompts. When it is ready for submission, certify your application and click the Submit Application button.
STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm Eastern Time of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, thenUpdate Application.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
Womens Bureau
200 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20210
US
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days of the issuance date of the certificate.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, go to USAJOBS Help Guide.
USAJOBS will no longer send status alert email notifications. You can check your application status in the TAS by logging into USAJOBS and in the Applicant Dashboard, click the hiring agency Talent Acquisition System (TAS). If the TAS does not provide application tracking information, contact the agency's point of contact on the job announcement.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link, and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. You do not need to submit documents that do not apply to this position. DO NOT upload password-protected documents.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - not submitting the required documentation, may disqualify you from consideration.
Resumes are required for all applicants - provide a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one from your computer and USAJOBS profile. To receive full consideration for relevant and specialized experience, please list the month, year, and the number of work hours worked for the experience listed on your resume. We also suggest that you preview the vacancy questions and confirm that your resume supports your question responses.
Displaced Employee Placement Documents - Only required if requesting priority consideration under CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
Unofficial Transcript(s) (in English) are required - You must submit all applicable academic transcripts demonstrating that you meet the qualifying educational requirements as stated in the vacancy announcement. NOTE: The OFFICIAL transcript(s) must be received, if you are selected, and prior to receiving the firm offer with a start date. Reference the "Education Section" for College Transcript and Evaluation of Foreign Education.
Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience but may be submitted.
Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration.
Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.
Important - Save your information before the 30 minute system timeout! For help, go to USAJOBS Help Center.
STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents. Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. For each employment period, include start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week) otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.
STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS) Once you have identified a job on USAJOBS that you wish to apply for, click on the job title and then click the Apply button. For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Proceed through the steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. In the final step, once you have certified your application, click the Continue to agency site button.
STEP 3 - Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL). On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click Apply to this vacancy. Continue through the progress steps at the top of the DOL page. The 2nd progress step is where you answer the vacancy-specific questions. The 3rd progress step Documents is where you submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.
STEP 4 - On the Review and Submit step, verify each section of your application is complete and correct. In order to submit your application, you must have a check mark next to each section listed. If there is an X, return to the appropriate section and follow the prompts. When it is ready for submission, certify your application and click the Submit Application button.
STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm Eastern Time of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, thenUpdate Application.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
Womens Bureau
200 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20210
US
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days of the issuance date of the certificate.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, go to USAJOBS Help Guide.
USAJOBS will no longer send status alert email notifications. You can check your application status in the TAS by logging into USAJOBS and in the Applicant Dashboard, click the hiring agency Talent Acquisition System (TAS). If the TAS does not provide application tracking information, contact the agency's point of contact on the job announcement.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link, and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
