Research Mathematical Statistician
- Employer
- USAJobs
- Location
- Reston, Virginia
- Closing date
- Nov 27, 2021
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- Industry
- Government and Public Services, Federal
- Function
- Analyst, Research
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Duties
As a Research Mathematical Statistician within the Geology, Energy, and Minerals Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Key Requirements :Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. Selectee may be subject to serving a one-year probationary period. More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information. Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?
Qualifications
BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT for Research Mathematical Statistician, GS-1529: Applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Research Mathematical Statistician at all grade levels.
A. Possess a degree that included 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, of which at least 12 semester hours were in mathematics and 6 semester hours were in statistics.
B. A combination of education and experience -- at least 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, including at least 12 hours in mathematics and 6 hours in statistics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE GRADUATE EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE)
Evaluation of Education: Courses acceptable toward meeting the mathematics course requirement of paragraphs A or B above must have included at least four of the following: differential calculus, integral calculus, advanced calculus, theory of equations, vector analysis, advanced algebra, linear algebra, mathematical logic, differential equations, or any other advanced course in mathematics for which one of these was a prerequisite. Courses in mathematical statistics or probability theory with a prerequisite of elementary calculus or more advanced courses will be accepted toward meeting the mathematics requirements, with the provision that the same course cannot be counted toward both the mathematics and the statistics requirement.
Evaluation of Experience: The experience offered in combination with educational courses to meet the requirements in paragraph B above should include evidence of statistical work such as (a) sampling, (b) collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data, and (c) applying known statistical techniques to data such as measurement of central tendency, dispersion, skewness, sampling error, simple and multiple correlation, analysis of variance, and tests of significance.
For GS-12:
In addition to the basic education requirements as stated above, applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-12 level:
Possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree;
**OR: Possess one year of appropriate professional experience that is equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Examples of such experience include: organizing, planning, and executing assignments and interpreting research findings; developing, devising, and participating in research activities on 2-point and multi-point geostatistics for the assessment of energy and mineral resources and their use, as well as their spatial features and distribution in two or three dimensions; and participating in the development of computer algorithms and machine learning techniques for analyzing, identifying, predicting, and displaying broad scale data of geological, geochemical, geophysical, fluid production, and sub-surface engineering origin, for the analysis of energy and mineral resources.
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
Education
Additional information
Other Information:
As a Research Mathematical Statistician within the Geology, Energy, and Minerals Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:
- Adapt, develop, and apply rigorous statistical and mathematical techniques, including geostatistics, machine learning, and the use of computer algorithms to resource assessment and research problems.
- Ensure the scientific integrity and validity of statistical analyses and interpretations in resource assessment and research products.
- Innovate by developing methods to successfully complete research assignments or improve upon existing methodologies.
- Publish the results of scientific research in journal articles, USGS publications, book chapters, and abstracts following USGS Fundamental Science Practices rules.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Key Requirements :
- A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
- Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.
Qualifications
BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT for Research Mathematical Statistician, GS-1529: Applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Research Mathematical Statistician at all grade levels.
A. Possess a degree that included 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, of which at least 12 semester hours were in mathematics and 6 semester hours were in statistics.
B. A combination of education and experience -- at least 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, including at least 12 hours in mathematics and 6 hours in statistics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE GRADUATE EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE)
Evaluation of Education: Courses acceptable toward meeting the mathematics course requirement of paragraphs A or B above must have included at least four of the following: differential calculus, integral calculus, advanced calculus, theory of equations, vector analysis, advanced algebra, linear algebra, mathematical logic, differential equations, or any other advanced course in mathematics for which one of these was a prerequisite. Courses in mathematical statistics or probability theory with a prerequisite of elementary calculus or more advanced courses will be accepted toward meeting the mathematics requirements, with the provision that the same course cannot be counted toward both the mathematics and the statistics requirement.
Evaluation of Experience: The experience offered in combination with educational courses to meet the requirements in paragraph B above should include evidence of statistical work such as (a) sampling, (b) collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data, and (c) applying known statistical techniques to data such as measurement of central tendency, dispersion, skewness, sampling error, simple and multiple correlation, analysis of variance, and tests of significance.
For GS-12:
In addition to the basic education requirements as stated above, applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-12 level:
Possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree;
**OR: Possess one year of appropriate professional experience that is equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Examples of such experience include: organizing, planning, and executing assignments and interpreting research findings; developing, devising, and participating in research activities on 2-point and multi-point geostatistics for the assessment of energy and mineral resources and their use, as well as their spatial features and distribution in two or three dimensions; and participating in the development of computer algorithms and machine learning techniques for analyzing, identifying, predicting, and displaying broad scale data of geological, geochemical, geophysical, fluid production, and sub-surface engineering origin, for the analysis of energy and mineral resources.
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
Education
- 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.
- Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/how-foreign-education-evaluated-federal-jobs .
Additional information
Other Information:
- The full performance level for a Research position is GS-15; however, promotion eligibility is dependent upon the scientific contributions of the incumbent as evaluated by a peer panel.
- Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.
- Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
- USGS employees are subject to Title 43, USC Section 31(a) and may not: (a) have any personal, private, direct or indirect interest in lands or mineral wealth of lands under survey; (b) have any substantial personal, private, direct or indirect interests in any private mining or mineral enterprise doing business with the United States; or (c) execute surveys or examinations for private parties or corporations.
- The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
- DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
- The DOI places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates, including candidates from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, women, LGBT individuals, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
- THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
- USGS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework in accordance with the DOI Telework policy and with supervisor approval. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis.
- For additional information on our internal telework policy, please reference the Department of the Interior Telework Handbook at: https://www.doi.gov/telework/policies .
- Working for the U.S. Geological Survey offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave , and holidays ; health, life, dental, vision, and long term care insurance, flexible spending accounts , and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System .
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