Vacancy Summary

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to conduct statistical studies and projects.

Knowledge of the principles and theories of applied statistical methods and techniques related to a specific subject-matter field or a particular statistical function.

Ability to perform statistical analyses.

Ability to supervise.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 14:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

A. Applicants must show successful completion of a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included 15 semester/22 quarter hours in statistics (or in mathematics and statistics, provided at least 6 semester/9 quarter hours were in statistics), and 9 additional semester (13 quarter) hours in one or more of the following: physical or biological sciences, medicine, education, or engineering; or in the social sciences including demography, history, economics, social welfare, geography, international relations, social or cultural anthropology, health sociology, political science, public administration, psychology, etc. Credit toward meeting statistical course requirements is given for courses in which 50 percent of the course content includes statistical methods, e.g., courses that included studies in research methods in psychology or economics such as tests and measurements or business cycles, or courses in methods of processing mass statistical data, such as tabulating methods or electronic data processing.

B. Combination of education and experience----courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The experience should have included a full range of professional statistical work such as (a) sampling, (b) collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data, and (c) applying statistical techniques such as measurement of central tendency, dispersion, skewness, sampling error, simple and multiple correlation, analysis of variance, and tests of significance.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have had one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-13.

Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples include overseeing the sample design, methods of collection, data quality control, estimation procedures, and analytic plans for a major data collection project.

Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs

Supervisory Statistician, GS-1530-14

Announcement Number:	JP-16-080	Application Deadline:	05/20/2016
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	04/26/2016
Salary Range:	Min: 108887.0 - Max: 141555.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	15
Number of Vacancies:	3	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

Come join the growing staff of the principal statistical agency at the U.S. Department of Justice. The Bureau of Justice Statistics' (BJS) mission is to collect, analyze, publish and disseminate data and information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. Bring your knowledge, skills and abilities to help BJS build the critical statistical data infrastructure needed to support sound policy and evidence-based approaches to reduce crime.
Come join the growing staff of the principal statistical agency at the U.S. Department of Justice. The Bureau of Justice Statistics' (BJS) mission is to collect, analyze, publish and disseminate data and information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. Bring your knowledge, skills and abilities to help BJS build the critical statistical data infrastructure needed to support sound policy and evidence-based approaches to reduce crime.

Notes:

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! The Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is a great place to work! Last year, DOJ ranked #3 out of 19 large agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places to Work rankings. OJP's newly renovated building is in the heart of DC's thriving Chinatown and new City Center and offers a dynamic and engaging work environment with more than 50 conference rooms and nearly 200 workstations available for any employee to reserve at a moment's notice. With more than 90 percent of OJP's positions eligible to telework, OJP is at the cutting edge of using mobility to enhance productivity and meet our important mission. These positions are in the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) and involve: (1) initiating, formulating, planning, and executing one or more statistical series or statistical programs; (2) analyzing and reporting information from statistical programs; (3) supervising Statisticians working up to the GS-14 level providing the administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing their; and (4) representing BJS before a wide variety of stakeholders at the national, state, and local levels that include data users and providers. The positions involve maintaining, enhancing, and expanding major statistical series and programs to ensure that the knowledge created from them has utility and relevance to stakeholders and that collections are implemented in ways that maintain the trust and confidence of its data providers. BJS is looking for candidates with a wide range of knowledge and experience across all operational aspects of survey research, data collection and statistical analysis applicable to all levels of government. In particular, we seek candidates who can effectively maintain existing programs and develop new statistical collections in the areas of law enforcement, prosecution, indigent defense and adjudication.
If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! The Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is a great place to work! Last year, DOJ ranked #3 out of 19 large agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places to Work rankings. OJP's newly renovated building is in the heart of DC's thriving Chinatown and new City Center and offers a dynamic and engaging work environment with more than 50 conference rooms and nearly 200 workstations available for any employee to reserve at a moment's notice. With more than 90 percent of OJP's positions eligible to telework, OJP is at the cutting edge of using mobility to enhance productivity and meet our important mission. These positions are in the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) and involve: (1) initiating, formulating, planning, and executing one or more statistical series or statistical programs; (2) analyzing and reporting information from statistical programs; (3) supervising Statisticians working up to the GS-14 level providing the administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing their; and (4) representing BJS before a wide variety of stakeholders at the national, state, and local levels that include data users and providers. The positions involve maintaining, enhancing, and expanding major statistical series and programs to ensure that the knowledge created from them has utility and relevance to stakeholders and that collections are implemented in ways that maintain the trust and confidence of its data providers. BJS is looking for candidates with a wide range of knowledge and experience across all operational aspects of survey research, data collection and statistical analysis applicable to all levels of government. In particular, we seek candidates who can effectively maintain existing programs and develop new statistical collections in the areas of law enforcement, prosecution, indigent defense and adjudication.

Duties:

Consults and collaborates with governmental officials, professional associations, and others to advise on the application of statistics to criminal justice issues, policies, and programs.
Consults and collaborates with governmental officials, professional associations, and others to advise on the application of statistics to criminal justice issues, policies, and programs.
Provides technical guidance to contractors or grantees on documentation requirements including problem reports and troubleshooting plans. Ensures the contractor/grantee performs in accordance with established procedures and that statistical research conforms to established specifications and requirements.
Provides technical guidance to contractors or grantees on documentation requirements including problem reports and troubleshooting plans. Ensures the contractor/grantee performs in accordance with established procedures and that statistical research conforms to established specifications and requirements.
Performs statistical data collection requirements activities, such as preparing, processing, and coordinating ad hoc and standing collection requirements. Ensures the collection of statistical data and use of collection systems to satisfy immediate, mid-range, and long-term statistical data collection requirements.
Performs statistical data collection requirements activities, such as preparing, processing, and coordinating ad hoc and standing collection requirements. Ensures the collection of statistical data and use of collection systems to satisfy immediate, mid-range, and long-term statistical data collection requirements.
Supervises a group of employees performing work at the GS-14 level. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit.

Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members; provides feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Provides advice, counsel, and/or instruction to staff members. Recommends or approves appointments, selections, or reassignments to positions appropriate to the selection authority delegated. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and program activities.
Supervises a group of employees performing work at the GS-14 level. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit. Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members; provides feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Provides advice, counsel, and/or instruction to staff members. Recommends or approves appointments, selections, or reassignments to positions appropriate to the selection authority delegated. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and program activities.
Develops and follows best practices related to data collection, analysis and dissemination including adhering to White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidelines and directives, and data collection requirements associated with the Paperwork Reduction Act.

Manages, leads, or performs scientific work in applying statistical theories, techniques, and methods for gathering, studying, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting on statistically quantified information.
Develops and follows best practices related to data collection, analysis and dissemination including adhering to White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidelines and directives, and data collection requirements associated with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Manages, leads, or performs scientific work in applying statistical theories, techniques, and methods for gathering, studying, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting on statistically quantified information.