Survey Statistician (Health)

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 50 applications have been received or on the closing date, whichever is first.

Duties

• WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a Survey Statistician (Health), you will use your knowledge and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by: Developing, approving, and monitoring statistical studies involving surveys and substance abuse and mental health epidemiology.
• Developing and implementing sample and instrument designs for surveys, collecting data related to substance abuse & mental health issues, utilizing the appropriate survey design theory and methods.
• Designing a series of publications and managing the production of these reports.
• Planning, designing, implementing, and managing a statistical analysis program that involves the study of the epidemiology of substance abuse and mental health.
• Advising on the application of advanced statistical analysis theory & methodology, including the most current advances.

Education

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov. Note: Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application. Education was completed successfully before the applicant can be appointed.

Required Documents

Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:

• Prepare the documents below before applying.
• Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position: Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application.
• You must provide a complete online Application Package which includes: Resume must not exceed two (2) pages and must support responses to the online application.
• Use of the USAJOBS Resume Builder is encouraged to ensure all required information is included.
• Resumes must include duties, accomplishments, related skills, and start and end dates (month/day/year) for each position.
• Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise indicated; part-time experience will be prorated.
• Incomplete information may affect eligibility or rating.
• A complete online application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12982234) SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) – documentation supporting eligibility.
• If submitting a copy of your SF-50, or equivalent, submit one that shows the effective date of current position, the full performance level, career or career conditional tenure and status in the competitive service.
• Other Supporting Documents, as applicable: College transcripts, if qualifying all or in part based on education RPL Documentation: Candidates must submit all documents required to demonstrate that they meet the qualifications of the position If separated due to Reduction in Force (RIF): Most recent SF-50, or equivalent, that shows position occupied; tenure; grade and step; salary; and full performance level SF-50 showing Separation – RIF.