Statistical Clerk

Summary Applications under this job opportunity announcement will be considered under external competitive procedures only. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Statistical Clerk, 1531-4, positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and general experience. Learn more about this agency Duties This job opportunity is located in the Survey Processing Branch, National Processing Center (NPC), Jeffersonville, IN. This position performs clerical, office, or other work that indicates the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties in support of programs. This position is in the bargaining unit. The individual selected for this position will: Contact respondents to collect data; receives inquiries from respondents, assists when possible and referring those that are non-routine to higher grade technician or appropriate analyst. Contact respondents to collect data and perform analysis of statistical data in relation to previously reported data, resolves questionable data responses. Code a variety of technical documents according to established classification characteristics; edits reports for completeness; compiles statistical tables; recognizes out of tolerance items; inconsistencies between items, data reporting errors, and data entry errors. Search for a variety of readily available data sources to gather statistical data. Edit reports for completeness and internal consistency and assures that information is within the scope of the assigned project. Requirements Conditions of employment You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Candidates must clear the fingerprint process and initiate the required background investigation prior to final selection. A one-year probationary period will be required. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be suitable for Federal employment. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Qualifications General Experience: You qualify at the Grade 04 level if you possess one year of general experience that equipped you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. General experience is defined as clerical, office, or other work that indicates the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties in support of programs. OR Education Substitution: Successful completion of two full years of study above the high school level in an accredited college, university or business, secretarial or technical school may be substituted for the required general experience. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet the required experience qualifications. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations, (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course-by-course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. For further information on the evaluation of foreign education, refer to the U.S. Department of Education's web site at Academic and Professional Mobility | International Affairs Office (ed.gov). Additional information Tour of Duty: Hours will be 8:00 a.m.to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Alternate Work Schedule is available. Alternate Work Schedule is an 80-hour biweekly basic work requirement that is scheduled in less than 10 days; i.e., eight 9-hour days/nights, one 8-hour day/night, and one day off. Positions may include shift work, evening or weekend work, hours will vary. This position may include full time and/or part time work and may require a mixed tour agreement. Applicants who apply under this Job Opportunity Announcement may opt-in (at their request) to allow the sharing of their resume, and other associated documents with other Federal Agencies who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade and pay band (or its equivalent), and full performance level in the same duty location or commuting area of the duty location listed on the Job Opportunity Announcement. Additionally, the following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. VRA (GS-11 or below) VEOA (permanent positions) 30% or more disabled veteran Military Spouse Persons with disabilities CTAP ICTAP The Department of Commerce also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.