This vacancy is for a Computer Scientist position in the Economic Applications Division located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Computer Scientist, 1550-13, positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Duties

Design, develop, test, deploy and maintain data driven web applications and information systems. Continuously improve the software development processes and practices, driving innovation and efficiency. Provide subject matter expertise in migrating applications to the cloud.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement
• U.S. Citizen
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
• A one-year probationary period may be required
• This is a BARGAINING unit position

Qualifications

Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. AND Specialized experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Designing, coding, and testing software on a survey or census; Participating on a cross area team that has gathered requirements and created a new system or upgraded an existing system; Training history or experience showing exposure to new technology Education: Education cannot be used to substitute experience. 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.

Contacts

• Address Economic Applications Division 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20233 US
• Name: Emerald Burch
• Phone: 301-763-9776
• Email: [email protected]