Vacancy Summary

Agency Marketing Statement

Come join the 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 information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. Your knowledge, skills and abilities can help BJS provide the critical data infrastructure supporting the Administration's commitment to focus on evidence-based approaches to reduce crime.

Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs

Statistician (Social Science), GS-1530-11/12

Announcement Number:	JP-17-013	Application Deadline:	10/24/2016
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	10/14/2016
Salary Range:	Min: 64650.0 - Max: 100736.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	14
Number of Vacancies:	2	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

Come join the 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 information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. Your knowledge, skills and abilities can help BJS provide the critical data infrastructure supporting the Administration's commitment to focus on evidence-based approaches to reduce crime.
Come join the 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 information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. Your knowledge, skills and abilities can help BJS provide the critical data infrastructure supporting the Administration's commitment to focus on evidence-based approaches to reduce crime.

Notes:

These positions are located in Washington DC in the Bureau of Justice Statistics, DOJ's principal federal statistical agency. You will be assigned to one or more units carrying out statistical collections in criminal victimization, law enforcement, prosecution, courts and corrections areas. Your work will involve: (1) designing, processing, and coordinating periodic and core data collections which include survey-based approaches as well as the use of existing operational or administrative data systems; (2) the application of appropriate theories, techniques, and methods for studying, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting on statistical information, and; (3) producing a variety of descriptive statistics, analytical models, survey instruments, statistical measurements, sample designs, substantive and technical reports, presentations, and other publications that effectively report research findings and recommendations for audiences including the justice community, Congress, Department officials, and others.
These positions are located in Washington DC in the Bureau of Justice Statistics, DOJ's principal federal statistical agency. You will be assigned to one or more units carrying out statistical collections in criminal victimization, law enforcement, prosecution, courts and corrections areas. Your work will involve: (1) designing, processing, and coordinating periodic and core data collections which include survey-based approaches as well as the use of existing operational or administrative data systems; (2) the application of appropriate theories, techniques, and methods for studying, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting on statistical information, and; (3) producing a variety of descriptive statistics, analytical models, survey instruments, statistical measurements, sample designs, substantive and technical reports, presentations, and other publications that effectively report research findings and recommendations for audiences including the justice community, Congress, Department officials, and others.

Duties:

The incumbent will be part of one or more teams carrying out statistical collections in criminal victimization, law enforcement, prosecution, courts and corrections areas. Opportunities exist to work in other substantive areas as well. These national criminal justice statistical programs are used to guide management, planning, and policy formulation related to Federal, state, and local justice operations. At the Federal level, the statistics are used by the Department of Justice, Congress, and the U.S. Courts to establish and evaluate justice policies.

Consults and collaborates with criminal justice agency representatives including state and local governmental officials, consumers, and/or personnel within the Department to advise on the application of statistics and research to criminal justice policy issues.
The incumbent will be part of one or more teams carrying out statistical collections in criminal victimization, law enforcement, prosecution, courts and corrections areas. Opportunities exist to work in other substantive areas as well. These national criminal justice statistical programs are used to guide management, planning, and policy formulation related to Federal, state, and local justice operations. At the Federal level, the statistics are used by the Department of Justice, Congress, and the U.S. Courts to establish and evaluate justice policies. Consults and collaborates with criminal justice agency representatives including state and local governmental officials, consumers, and/or personnel within the Department to advise on the application of statistics and research to criminal justice policy issues.
Performs various statistical collection activities, such as preparing, processing, and coordinating periodic and core collection requirements. Ensures the effective collection of statistical data and the use of appropriate collection systems to satisfy immediate, mid-range, and long-term statistical data collection requirements.
Performs various statistical collection activities, such as preparing, processing, and coordinating periodic and core collection requirements. Ensures the effective collection of statistical data and the use of appropriate collection systems to satisfy immediate, mid-range, and long-term statistical data collection requirements.
Manages, leads, or performs scientific work in applying statistical theories, techniques, and methods for gathering, studying, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting on statistical information.
Manages, leads, or performs scientific work in applying statistical theories, techniques, and methods for gathering, studying, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting on statistical information.
Prepares a variety of mathematical models, sample surveys, statistical measurements, sample designs, management control data, quantitative materials, memoranda, letters, opinions, transmittals, reports, position papers, and other written documentation that support research findings and recommendations in the regulatory area, for audiences including the criminal justice community, Congress, Department officials, and others
Prepares a variety of mathematical models, sample surveys, statistical measurements, sample designs, management control data, quantitative materials, memoranda, letters, opinions, transmittals, reports, position papers, and other written documentation that support research findings and recommendations in the regulatory area, for audiences including the criminal justice community, Congress, Department officials, and others

Contact Information:

Gail Williams

(202) 598-6460

Gail.Williams@usdoj.gov

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