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Grade: 13
No questions specified.
Grade: All Grades
You MUST submit a complete resume in order to be considered for this position. Please review the required documents section of the vacancy announcement for further information.
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How did you learn about this position?
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Career Fair
Census Bureau Employee
College Information Session/Classroom Presentation
Friend/Colleague
Individuals with Disabilities Recruitment Event
Internship
Job Search Website
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From which job search website did you learn about this position?
CareerBuilder.com
Glassdoor.com
Monster.com
TweetMyJobs.com
USAJOBS.gov
US.jobs
Other
Print Advertisement
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From which kind of print advertisement did you learn about this position?
Brochure
Magazine
Newspaper
Other
Professional Conference/Organization
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From which professional conference/organization did you learn about this position?
American Economic Association
American Statistical Association
League of United Latin American Citizens
National Association for Business Economics
National Society of Black Engineers
Other
Professional Magazine/Trade Journal
Radio/TV Announcement
Recruiter/Headhunter/Search Firm
Social Network
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From which social network did you learn about this position?
Black Planet
Facebook
Hootsuite
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Twitter
YouTube
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Special Emphasis/Affinity Group
Veterans Recruitment Event
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AOC9 TEMP/TERM: Please select the best choice that applies to you. You will receive consideration for the eligibility you select below only. If it is determined the choice you select does not apply to you, you will not be considered under this vacancy announcement.
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Current Department of Commerce employee on a permanent appointment
Current Department of Commerce employee on a term, temporary or excepted appointment but with reinstatement eligibility
Former Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility
Surplus and displaced Commerce employee (CTAP). Note: If you select that you wish to be considered as a surplus and displaced Commerce employee (CTAP), you MUST have received your written notice "Certificate of Expected Separation" or your formal "Reduction In Force Separation Notice." Please review the Other Information section for more information on CTAP.
Displaced Federal employee (ICTAP). Note: If you select that you wish to be considered as a displaced Federal employee (ICTAP), you MUST have received your written notice "Certificate of Expected Separation" or your formal "Reduction In Force Separation Notice." Please review the Other Information section for more information on ICTAP.
Individual eligible for a non-competitive appointment under a special appointing authority. Some examples of special appointing authorities are Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment (VRA) (Note: VRA can only be used for Grades 11 and below), 30% or more disabled veterans, persons with disabilities, current and former employees of the General Accountability Office, and current and former employees of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
None of the above.
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Please name your Agency and Department. In addition, please include your Title and Grade.
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In the last 3 years, have you had one or more of the following Awards: On-the-Spot Award, Time Off Award or equivalent? Special Achievement Award, Special Act Award, Cash-in-a-Flash, performance award, or equivalent valued at $999 or less?
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Yes
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If you answered yes, please give award type(s), amount(s), and year(s) awarded.
Maximum length of 250 characters.
No
5
Have you had one or more of the following Awards: Special Achievement Award, Special Act Award, performance award or equivalent valued at $1000 or greater (within the last 3 years)? Director's Award for Innovation, Census Award of Excellence, Quality Step Increase, Equal Employment Opportunity Award, or equivalent (within the last 3 years)? Department of Commerce Gold, Silver or Bronze Medal or equivalent honorary award (Lifetime)?
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Yes
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If you answered yes, please give award type(s), amount(s), and year(s) awarded.
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No
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Indicate your most recent performance rating (received within the last four years).
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My most recent performance rating is at least at the Fully Successful or equivalent level.
My most recent performance rating is below the Fully Successful or equivalent level.
I have not received a performance rating within the last four years.
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Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period?
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I authorize the sharing of my application for other similar positions within United States Census Bureau.
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No
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Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR a combination of education and experience equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree? Studies must have included at least 15 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, 6 of which must be in statistics, plus 9 additional semester hours in one or more of the following: the Social Sciences, Physical Sciences or Biological Sciences.
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Do you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level ? (See the 'Qualifications' section for a definition of specialized experience)
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No
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Identify the specific employment/volunteer work in your resume in which you describe your experience to support your answer to the previous question; i.e. company name, position title, and dates. "Refer to Resume" will not be acceptable.
Maximum length of 250 characters.
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Will you have one year of time-in-grade at the grade 12 level as of the closing date of this announcement?
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Do you have experience coordinating activities with several technical, operational, and subject matter staff in multiple divisions to achieve objectives?
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No
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Select the choice(s) that best describe(s) your experience planning, organizing, and managing resources to complete specific projects.
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I have managed multiple projects, balancing priorities and conflicts based on broad divisional or organizational goals.
I have experience analyzing potential project risks and recommending and executing a course of action to mitigate the damages and ensure successful completion of extremely complex projects.
I have identified and developed project performance measures and communicated with agency-wide management and project stakeholders regarding progress against the measures.
I have defined roles and responsibilities for project team members.
I have experience using computer programs to help manage projects.
I have drafted basic project plan outlines.
I have experience identifying project risks and generating possible solutions.
None of the above.
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Please indicate where in your resume you describe your experience to support your answer to the previous question.
Maximum length of 250 characters.
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Identify the project management tasks in which you are proficient and have performed on the job.
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Developing requirements
Reviewing requirements
Setting priorities
Developing project schedules and milestones
Reviewing project schedules and milestones
Monitoring progress of assignments
Meeting objectives within schedule
None of the above
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Please indicate where in your resume you describe your experience to support your answer to the previous question.
Maximum length of 250 characters.
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From the choices below, please identify those statements that describe your experience developing or building effective teams or working groups.
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I have managed or supervised teams/working groups and had the responsibility for motivating others towards goal accomplishment by a set deadline.
I have participated as a team member with some responsibility for motivating others towards goal accomplishment by a set deadline.
I have demonstrated the ability to deal effectively with pressure, while maintaining the team/work group's focus, intensity and persistence under adversity.
I have coached and mentored staff to achieve desired results.
None of the above.
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Indicate your experience as a technical lead for a team.
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Identify and/or develop team goals and objectives in coordination with an organization’s higher level strategic goals.
Explain team goals and objectives to assigned team members and assist team in organizing to accomplish work
Coach, facilitate, solve work problems and participate in the work of the team
Provide functional/technical expertise on team assignments
Communicate assignments, milestones and deadlines to the team and individuals based on supervisor's instructions
Identify developmental and training needs for team and relay training needs and requests to supervisor
Provide on-the-job training to team members
Perform reviews of team members' work
Inform supervisor of employee attendance and/or behavioral problems
None of the above
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Do you have experience conducting fieldwork using an ethnographic approach to collect data for research projects?
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No
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Please indicate where in your resume you describe your experience to support your answer to the previous question.
Maximum length of 250 characters.
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Indicate the qualitative research techniques you have used for survey research:
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Cognitive Testing
Focus Groups
Usability Testing
None of the above
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Do you have experience designing and developing interview questions and probes for research projects?
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Yes
No
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Please indicate where in your resume you describe your experience to support your answer to the previous question.
Maximum length of 250 characters.
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Indicate your experience with surveys:
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Formulating research questions.
Developing research designs.
Executing the research.
Documenting the results.
None of the above.
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Do you have formal publications reporting research results related to survey methodology?
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Yes
No
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Please indicate where in your resume you describe your experience to support your answer to the previous question.
Maximum length of 250 characters.
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From the following list, select all of the tasks you have performed:
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Provided information to data users and/or data providers.
Met with data users, government agencies, trade associations, and/or representatives of private companies to determine data needs.
Led meetings with data users, government agencies, trade associations, and/or representatives of private companies to determine data needs.
Met with data providers to obtain feedback on questionnaire design and/or reportability of data items.
Led meetings with data providers to obtain feedback on questionnaire design and/or reportability of data items.
Conducted industry research using the internet or by contacting industry representatives.
None of the above
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Select all responses to the following statement that apply to your experience communicating with others.
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Conducting and/or facilitating group discussions.
Conducting and/or facilitating formal meetings.
Interviewing people to elicit facts or obtain information.
Consulting or advising on issues.
Communicating results of evaluations or reviews.
Presenting complex, technical information to persons unfamiliar with the subject.
Participating in education, training, or apprenticeship programs requiring presentation.
None of the above
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What is your experience preparing and delivering presentations of a technical nature to different groups?
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Prepare and deliver presentations in person for management
Prepare and deliver written reports
Prepare presentations on technical topics for meetings and/or conferences
Document procedures and/or standards
Conduct meetings
None of the above
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