Summary This vacancy is being filled via the Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) for a Mathematical Statistician position within the U.S. Census Bureau located in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Mathematical Statistician, 1529-13, FPL GS-13 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. Responsibilities Provides varied experience and points of view on survey and census activities. Designs, plans, and implements production, research, and evaluation projects for surveys and/or census activities. Provides guidance and advice for various methodological issues such as disclosure avoidance, data editing, and missing data. Writes and runs computer programs to perform production processes, analysis, research and evaluation activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Minimum Education Requirement: BASIC REQUIREMENT: Education Requirement: 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. Courses acceptable toward meeting the mathematics course requirement 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. OR Combination of education and experience - at least 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, of which at least 12 semester hours were in mathematics and 6 semester hours were in statistics, as shown in educational requirement above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Note: Additionally, to receive credit for coursework that is not catalogued on the transcript as Statistics or contain 'statistics' in the course title, applicants must attach a copy of an official course description that clarifies the course has statistical content, or written documentation which must be on official school letterhead from a professor or a school official verifying that the content of the course has either met the 50 percent statistics course requirements or was a statistical course. AND Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. This experience should demonstrate: Applying mathematical methods and techniques to statistical processes, programs, or studies. Conducting research, developing plans, or implementing projects that require the application of mathematical statistical theory. Analyzing and evaluating the accuracy, validity, and reliability of data. Developing and applying statistical measures, models, or methodologies to address and resolve complex problems. Applicants must demonstrate and provide evidence in at least 3 of the above areas to be qualified. Education: Education cannot be substituted for experience. 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. Transcripts MUST BE SUBMITTED. If the transcript is not submitted, the application will be rated as ineligible. Education Additional Information If hired for this position with the Census Bureau, at its headquarters office located in Suitland, Maryland, you will be expected to temporarily telework to maximum extent while the headquarters building is being renovated. Once renovations are completed for your area, you will be notified when to return to the office. At that time, you will be expected to work from your duty station, and you may be eligible to telework, up to 8 days a pay period depending on your respective work schedule, with approval from your supervisor. The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.