Summary
This vacancy is being filled via the Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) for a Survey Statistician position in the multiple directorates at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station.
Duties
Conduct various censuses and surveys that produce data about the American people and the economy.
Apply statistical theories, techniques, and methods to the full range of statistical studies, projects, and programs.
Conduct research to evaluate data quality and verify the validity of data.
Review and analyze survey data using statistical techniques and statistical software.
Build, and maintain schedules that govern data content, collections, dissemination, instrument design, analysis, and/or modification of system designs.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire. This position is announced under a government-wide DHA for Competitive Service positions in the 1530 series. Under this DHA, applicants are required to meet minimum qualification requirements at the grade level(s) of interest. Veteran's Preference, Schedule A, and other methods of consideration DO NOT APPLY under DHA regulations. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Online Assessment: Applicants must complete the online USA Hire Competency Based Assessments measuring critical general competencies required to perform the job. Examples used in the assessment may include general situations not directly related to this position. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. CTAP and ICTAP candidates: CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website, The Employee's Guide to Career Transition. We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process. Do NOT include the following types of information in your application if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process. You may preview the questionnaire for this vacancy: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13089304.