This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/787343200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This Notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which there is a severe shortage of candidates. We have a severe shortage of qualified applicants for our Information Technology Specialist positions. To help us fill these jobs, we have been granted “Direct Hire Authority”. This means that when we have a vacant job, we can hire any qualified candidate from this notice.
04/18/2024 to 04/25/2024
$122,198 - $191,900 per year
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
GS 14
Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)
Yes - This is a full-time remote position. Location will be determined upon selection.
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Occasional travel - Business travel may be required.
No
Term -
Full-time - Remote
Competitive
14
Yes
No
Q2-2024-0064
787343200
Key facts about this DHA notice:
You must perform the following Major Duties utilizing expert level skill, mastery knowledge and significant IT experience:
GS-14:
Supervisory/Managerial Organization Leadership
Senior Expert in Data Science
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
For each job on your resume, provide:
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
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The GS-14 step 1 salary range starts at $122,198 per year. The total salary will be determined upon selection and based on the associated GS locality pay table for your assigned duty location.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position -OR-
Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, to qualify at the GS-14 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is serving as a subject matter expert in leading and coordinating the efforts of a team of technical professionals in solving data science and analytics issues and problems for systems, applications, and customers. This experience must include:
Bargaining Unit Status: This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit.
Relocation Not Paid: Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
Management Rights: Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:
Our commitment is:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Direct Hire Guidelines. Applications will not be rated or ranked. Veterans’ Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures.
You may not be considered for the position, if any part of the application is incomplete or missing the required supporting documentation. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or dismissing you if hired.
ICTAP/CTAP Candidates: The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found “well-qualified" for this vacancy. In addition to meeting the basic qualifications stated in the qualification section of this announcement, well qualified is defined as: experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, demonstrated by meeting at least 51% or more of the competencies/KSA’s listed below (i.e. 3 out of 5, or 4 out of 6, or 5 out of 8, etc.)
DATA SCIENTIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Skill in analyzing data, applying and explaining the statistical and mathematical principles used.
Ability to present the results of in-depth analysis or technical concepts using oral, written, and visual mediums to a non-technical audience, and to effectively articulate the limitations of data findings.
Skill in working across organizational boundaries to identify and resolve data quality issues and drive an organization towards better data practices.
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ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). Transcripts MUST show: name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
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After the closing date/deadline:
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/787343200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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