Job Title:Statistician
Department:Department Of Labor
Agency:Office of the Inspector General
Job Announcement Number:DE-14-OIG-OA-17
$124,995.00 to $157,100.00 / Per YearFriday, May 02, 2014 to Friday, May 16, 2014U.S. Citizens; ICTAP and CTAP eligibles in the local commuting area.Also being advertised as job announcement MS-14-OIG-OA-16 for status applicants. To be considered for each, apply to BOTH jobs.
DOL seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. DOL fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
This position is located in the Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General, Office of Audit, Office of Audit Operations. The Office of Audit serves as the principal staff contact on auditing for all components of DOL. As such, the Office of Audit must ensure that overall Departmental audit needs are met in an effective and timely manner and must advise the Inspector General on the development and implementation of the plans and policies needed to accomplish that mission.
No Relocation or Permanent Change of Station Incentives will be offered.
No Recruitment Incentives will be offered.
U.S. Citizenship and must have a valid driver's license.Subject to frequent travel.Financial disclosures may be required.Appointment to this position may require a background investigation.Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.Must be at least 16 years of age.The major duties consist of:
1. Formulates, develops, and implements policies, programs, plans and procedures for applying statistical sampling and related advance techniques to OIG audit programs. Develops sampling frames and sampling designs that are optimal in terms of audit goals and desired cost levels. Develops methodology for computing survey estimates and associated variance measurements, including weighing for sample selection and non-response adjustments.
2. Serves as a technical resource for OIG audit and assists in planning, developing and executing audit activities using quantitative/qualitative analysis techniques. Develops nationwide sample designs and statistical procedures. Provides technical assistance regarding appropriateness and applicability of statistical methods. Works closely with OA staff to assure the fullest use of information technology methods and materials.
3. When directed, makes periodic field visits to offices and work sites and explains the statistical program to auditors/managers. Provides technical guidance, direction and assistance to OA personnel on the methods, adequacy, and completeness of analyses used to conduct audits and prepare and present findings.
4. Reviews OIG audit reports to assure that the statistical portions effectively support findings and recommendations are adequately presented. Also reviews replies to audit reports that were prepared and projected by statistical sampling methods or that used quantitative analysis techniques. When requested, assists in preparing OA’s responses to the replies.
5. Using appropriate data sources, conducts research, defines problems, and determines areas where statistical techniques will be feasible and useful in collecting statistical data on a local, regional, or nationwide project and develops and formulates designs and methods for implementation.
Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-14, in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and are typically in or related to work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience includes but is not limited to 1) survey sampling as it relates to performance and financial audits; 2)developing sample estimation methodologies for attribute and variable sampling using stratified and cluster sampling and projecting the results; 3)applying statistical techniques such as measurement of central tendency, dispersion, skewness, sampling error, simple and multiple correlation, analysis of variance, and tests of significance in assessing organizational performance; 4) performing quantitative and qualitative data analysis to assess statistical data and support the development of predictive quantitative models; 5) Using statistical software packages, such as SAS and SUDAAN for programming, to conduct statistical analysis, and retrieve or manipulate data, files, or other information; and 6) developing survey and analytical study specifications and procedures.
Full performance level is the GS-15.
This position is outside the Bargaining Unit.
This position will not be filled until the Department's Placement Assistance Programs have been fully utilized.
1. 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. Credit toward meeting statistical course requirements should be given for courses in which 50 percent of the course content appears to be statistical methods, e.g., courses that included studies in research methods in psychology or economics such as tests and measurements or business cycles, or courses in methods of processing mass statistical data such as tabulating methods or electronic data processing. or 2. 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
Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be evaluated against the evaluation factors below and will be placed into a category based on your vacancy question responses.
Categories
Category A - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and has successful experience in the same or similar job that has demonstrated superior proficiency in applying critical competencies required by this position to work of increased levels of difficulty and complexity.
Category B - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and demonstrates satisfactory proficiency in the critical competencies required by this position.
Category C - Meets the specialized experience described in the minimum qualifications requirements section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the basic competencies.
Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies (click Evaluation Tools for information):
External Awareness
Identifies and understands economic, political, and social trends that affect the organization and the audit universe.
Interpersonal Skills
Shows understanding, professionalism, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others.
Oral Communication
Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial).
Problem Solving
Knowledge and ability to use strategic and critical approaches to decision-making and/or problem solving. Identifies issues or problems, objectively considering issues.
Self-Management
Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
Sampling and Estimation
Knowledge and application of mathematical statistics and probability theory to survey programs. Knowledge of statistical principles, procedures, and theories of sampling, including frame development, sample allocation, selection or validation.
Writing
Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in clear, succinct and organized manner.
The information you provide may be verified by a review of your work experience and/or education, by checking references and through other means (ex. interview). The examining Human Resources Office (HRO) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the vacancy questions. If not, the HRO may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume. Your evaluation may also include a review by a Human Resources Specialist or panel and may include other assessments (ex. interview, panel review, written test, writing sample, etc.)
INFORMATION FOR ICTAP ELIGIBLES ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP eligibles who are placed into Category B or higher will be considered "well-qualified".
Click Application of Veterans Preference for Category Rating Jobs for more information.
To preview questions please click here.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION, PROBATIONARY PERIOD, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
Follow the 5 steps below to apply. Your application and ALL required supplemental documents must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date to be considered. Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered.
For more details, click How To Apply Detailed Instructions Document . For help, refer to the Vacancy Contact in the "Questions about this job" section. SAVE your information before the 30 MINUTE TIMEOUT!
STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account, including Resume and Saved Documents
Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, the HRO 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).
STEP 2 - Answer Vacancy Questions (DOORS)
Click the Apply Online button, which is available when you search for a job on www.usajobs.gov, click on the title and proceed.
STEP 3 - Submit Supplemental Documents
Submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy by the close date. For details: click How to Submit Supplemental Documentation Document. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission.
STEP 4 - Review Application and click Finish Click here to submit an updated resume after initial application.
STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm ET of Close Date
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. Follow the instructions: click How To Submit Supplemental Documentation Document. You are not required to submit a document if it does not apply to you. Warning: If you submit a document using the same document title, the 2nd submission will OVERWRITE the 1st submission. Also, do not upload password protected documents.
-Academic transcripts - Sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, as described in this announcement, where you are seeking to qualify, at least in part, on the basis of your education. See "Qualifications and Evaluations."
- Veterans Documents (if applicable): To be considered as a 5-point preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. To claim 10-point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214; an Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference, SF15; and the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. (For active duty service members expecting honorable or general discharge or release within 120 days, click Active Duty). Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference. For more information, go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/index.aspx
- Displaced Employee Placement Documents – Only required if requesting priority consideration under CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
- 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.
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 interview. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days from the issuance date of the certificate.To check the status of your application: Click here. To sign up for Application Status Updates via email: Click Here.
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