These positions are located within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Southern Plains RFO in Austin, TX, Great Lakes RFO in Lansing, MI, Northwest RFO in Olympia, WA, and Mountain RFO in Lakewood CO. In these positions, you will be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of statistical records and various statistical documents.

Duties

Examine questionnaires for reasonableness and accuracy, noting and correcting improperly reported data to predetermined units, and examining for or correcting inconsistencies and inaccuracies. Summarize recurring data problems and develops recommendations for handling such as revising specifications or procedures. Assist in preparing and maintaining computerized charts and graphs for use by statisticians or analysts in analyzing data, preparing estimates and forecasts, or for inclusion in report. Assist in the telephone enumeration of sampled questionnaires to certify information received.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Must be in good academic standing and hold a GPA of at least 2.0.
• Complete at least 640 hrs of work experience prior to completion of degree.
• Enrolled at least half-time at a qualifying educational institution.
• A signed participant agreement is required for employment under Pathways.
• Satisfactory Background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of two-year trial period.
• Direct Deposit – Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/
• Must be a U.S. citizen prior to non-competitive conversion to a term or permanent position.
• U.S. citizens and nationals and permanent residents and foreign nationals must meet immigration law and appropriations law requirements concerning employment.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. Program Eligibility Requirements Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment from a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis. Applicants must be seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) and be in good academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or equivalent) throughout the duration of their program. Please see "Required Documents". The duties of the position must be related to either the student's academic or career goals. PATHWAYS ELIGIBILITY All applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a student on at least a half-time schedule at a qualifying educational institution in a certificate, degree, or diploma program. All applicants must have academic or career goals that are related to the duties and responsibilities of the position, which include related to agriculture, mathematics, or statistics. GS-03 Education: Completion of 1 academic year of post-high school study. GS-04 Education: Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree. GS-05 Education: Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree. Applicants will be assessed/evaluated through application of the agency developed qualification standard for internship positions, which is based solely on level of education.

Education

You must submit a copy of your college transcripts. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application if it includes your name and the necessary course information; however, if you are selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty. Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university. If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education visit NACES website. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.

Contacts

• Address National Agricultural Statistics Service 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Matthew Knoche
• Phone: (571) 418-0373
• Email: [email protected]