Public Notice for Data Scientist (Direct Hire) - Military Veterans

Summary Direct hiring authority for 1560 series is being used to fill this position. Responsibilities This series includes professional positions which primarily involve work related to identifying the methods, processes, algorithms, tools, and systems to extract and interpret findings from varied structured and unstructured data sets related to the data science lifecycle. Work also involves the development of algorithms and/or tools to support data manipulation and processing as well as the use of data visualization techniques to articulate findings. The primary requirements of the work are applying professional knowledge of computer science and mathematical and statistical theories, techniques, and methods to gather, analyze, design and construct new processes for modeling, interpret, and/or report quantitative information, trends, relationships and correlations among or within data sets. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications Qualifications Reference: EMP-1.7 & OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards. To view the complete OPM qualification standard for the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Data Science Series, 1560, please refer to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/data-science-series-1560/ BASIC REQUIREMENT: A. 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 B. 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. In addition to the above basic requirements: FV-H. To qualify at this level, you must demonstrate possession of at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-G (FG/GS-05-09) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized Experience may include but is not limited to: Experience analyzing, collecting and recording data related to the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques while ensuring compliance with policy. OR Education; Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. FV-I. To qualify at this level, you must demonstrate possession of at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I (FG/GS 10-12) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience may include but is not limited to: Experience collecting, recording and analyzing data/information; experience with mathematical, statistical studies, and analysis of varying amounts of information to discover trends and patterns for solving problems. FV-J. To qualify at this level, you must demonstrate possession of at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I (FG/GS-13) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience may include but is not limited to: Experience includes applying operational safety and oversight data, data integration, analysis, visualization, and socialization of safety information that resolve complex technical and organizational issues; experience identifying the methods, processes, algorithms, tools, and systems to extract and interpret findings from varied structured and unstructured data sets related to the data science lifecycle. FV-K. To qualify at this level, you must demonstrate possession of at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-J (FG/GS-14) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience may include but is not limited to: Experience using statistical modeling techniques such as regression, classification, and anomaly detection to analyze various datasets from the aviation industry; experience leading teams of technical experts tasked to originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; experience with aviation related data, data integration, analysis, visualization, and socialization of safety information. Education This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered. Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. Leave Enhancement: FAA organizations may offer enhanced annual leave accrual to newly appointed or reappointed employees. In order to receive consideration for such a benefit, applicants' prior non-Federal service or active duty uniformed service must directly relate to the duties of the position to which appointed. Granting enhanced annual leave is at the sole discretion of the hiring organization, and granting such benefit is not an entitlement nor guaranteed to any newly hired employee. Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. On-the-Spot will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy. NOTES: 1) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. 2) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed. 3) This position has a positive education requirement. Please see required documents. 4) Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. 5) Positions may be filled at any pay band level. 6) This Public Notice will serve as a resume repository – positions may or may not be filled from this announcement. 7) Duty Location may be negotiable upon request. If you are interested in remote work, you must select remote as a duty location option. 8) Bargaining and non-bargaining positions may be filled. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA