Public Notice for Direct Hire (Data Modernization) - Mathematician Statistician

Duties

Summary

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Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: 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. or 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 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Minimum Qualifications: GS-7: At least 1 year of graduate-level education OR Superior academic achievement (See Education section) OR Data Scientist: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience conducting data analysis and designs complex algorithms using artificial intelligence (e.g., machine learning) methods; and assisting in data collection analysis, and retention requirements based on the surveillance data collected OR Informatics: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience assisting with gathering and evaluating data to develop public health information systems OR A combination of education & experience GS-9: At least 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Data Scientist: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience conducting data analysis and designing algorithms using artificial intelligence (e.g., machine learning) methods; providing on-going tracking and monitoring of performance of decision systems and statistical models; and assisting in preparing comprehensive reports that include discussion of substantive issues related to data science methodology for public health surveillance OR Informatics: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience assisting with analyzing data sets/information using informatics, systems, and a variety of reporting tools to improve public health; and assisting with gathering and/or interpreting quantified information on scientific and public health issues and programs OR A combination of education & experience GS-11: At least 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Data Scientist: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience assisting in the implementation of data collection systems; producing and documenting analytic data files; and/or conducting basic statistical analyses of population, clinical, health, or administrative data OR Informatics: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience analyzing data sets/information using informatics, systems, and a variety of reporting tools to improve public health; and gathering and/or interpreting quantified information on scientific and public health issues and programs OR A combination of education & experience GS-12: Data Scientist: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience designing, conducting, and documenting statistical analyses of population, health, or administrative data related to health topics for publication OR Informatics: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, to include analyzing complex data sets/information using informatics, systems, and a variety of reporting tools to improve public health; and collaborating or consulting on the application of statistical techniques or methods relevant to public health GS-13: Data Scientist: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience reviewing statistical analyses using data science methods such as machine learning and data visualizations; and working with large structured and unstructured datasets OR Informatics: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience coordinating efforts to apply informatics standards, policies, and procedures to improve interoperability between public health agencies and other healthcare delivery; and analyzing and reporting statistical data and collaborating or consulting on the application of statistical techniques or methods relevant to public health GS-14: Data Scientist: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience designing, conducting, and documenting statistical analyses of population, health, or administrative data related to health topics for publication; conducting data analysis and designing algorithms using artificial intelligence (e.g., machine learning) methods; reviewing statistical analyses using data science methods such as machine learning and data visualizations; and working with large structured and unstructured datasets OR Informatics: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience conducting data science work that requires application of data mining techniques, statistical analysis, and building high quality prediction systems integrated with public health surveillance systems. GS-15: Data Scientist: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience designing, conducting, and documenting statistical analyses of population, health, or administrative data related to health topics for publication; conducting data analysis and designing algorithms using artificial intelligence (e.g., machine learning) methods; and reviewing statistical analyses using data science methods such as machine learning and data visualizations, and in working with large structured and unstructured datasets OR Informatics: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience managing, planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating public health surveillance programs and activities related to notifiable conditions and syndromic surveillance, data science and analytical activities 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. Promotion potential: Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your meeting qualifications and time-in-grade requirements, demonstrated ability to perform the higher-level duties, the continuing need for the higher-level duties, and administrative approval. Promotion to the next grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.

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