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# EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

## Announcement Type: All Sources Announcement Number: WA-AG-2-01

**Opening Date:** January 2003 (Originally opened 1989) **Revised:**
January 1997

**Closing Date:** Open until further notice

**Position Title/Series/Grade:** Statistician (Agricultural, Survey,
ADP), GS-1530-5/7/9

**Position Title/Series/Grade:** Statistician (Mathematical), GS-1529-9

**Promotion Potential:** GS-12

**Type of Appointment:** Career/Career-Conditional

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| **EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**                                      |
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| **Qualified applicants will be considered for appointment without     |
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| conditions, sex, political affiliation, or other non-merit factor.**  |
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### INTRODUCTION

The primary position filled through this announcement is Statistician
(Agricultural). The agriculture specialization is the main source of
recruitment under this announcement, however, three other
specializations are also covered by this announcement: ADP, survey, and
mathematical statistics. Applicants who qualify for the agriculture
specialization will be rated eligible at the GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels.
Applicants who qualify for the ADP or survey specializations will be
rated at the GS-5 and/or GS-7 levels only, while those who qualify for
the mathematical statistics specialization will be rated at the GS-9
level only. Applicants who qualify for any of the three secondary
specializations will have the same promotional opportunities as those
applicants who qualify for the agriculture specialization. (See
"Promotional Opportunities" on the following page). **Applicants are
required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire attached to this
announcement.**

SPECIAL NOTE: Applicants who are rated eligible for the agriculture
specialization will be rated ineligible for any other specialization
unless there is evidence that the applicant is eligible at a higher
grade level in any one of the other three job specialties.

Location of Position: Positions may be filled in any of the 45 State
Statistical Offices, the Puerto Rico Field Office, and in Washington,
D.C. The State offices are listed on the last page of this announcement.
Persons selected for positions in the National Agricultural Statistics
Service may be appointed in a State other than their current State of
residence, and are required to agree to periodic relocation to other
State Statistical Offices and to Washington, D.C., as a part of their
career development.

Area of Consideration: This is a competitive vacancy, open to all United
States Citizens, issued under a delegation Examining Authority from the
Office of Personnel Management. Applications will also be accepted from
USDA Surplus and Federal Displaced Employees in the commuting area.

**POSITIONS TO BE FILLED**

**STATISTICIANS (Agricultural)** apply statistical theory and technique
to the survey planning, data collection, compilation, analysis and
interpretation of data on the production and marketing of crops,
livestock, and livestock products. They prepare estimates relating to
acreages, production of farm crops, number of livestock on farms,
livestock products, stocks of agricultural commodities, value and
utilization of farm products, prices received and paid by farmers, and
other aspects of the agricultural economy.

**POSITIONS TO BE FILLED (Continued):**

**STATISTICIANS (Survey)** apply statistical theory and techniques to
the planning, organization and operation of programs for collecting,
verifying, adjusting, processing, summarizing, and presenting
information expressed numerically. This specialization includes
positions in which the primary concern is the planning or execution of
complete surveys of any size, including the establishment of general
specifications and detailed time schedules governing the various steps
involved in data collection, processing, and publication.

**STATISTICIANS (ADP)** translate general processing specifications
established by survey planners into detailed and practical plans for
data processing systems; design of systems to control incoming data
collection materials; development of scheduling and data management
procedures; and programming for a variety of tabulation methods and
summarization of data.

**MATHEMATICAL STATISTICIANS (Agricultural)** work in the development
and adaptation of mathematical statistical theory and methodology for a
wide variety of statistical investigations. They are responsible for
research and evaluation of the applicability, efficiency, and accuracy
of the theory and various statistical programs and studies. Positions
covered by this announcement apply this theory and knowledge to
agricultural survey activities.

Although positions to be filled through this announcement will generally
be full-time and permanent in nature, applicants expressing willingness
to be considered for part-time or temporary positions may also be
selected for such positions from this announcement.

#### PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Statisticians (Agricultural) who are appointed at the GS-5 level are
generally promoted to the GS-7 level after satisfactorily completing a
12-month training period. Further advancement opportunities occur as the
Statistician (Agricultural) meets the qualification requirements and
demonstrates the ability to perform the higher level duties.
Mathematical Statisticians (Agricultural) appointed at the GS-9 level
are generally promoted to the GS-11 level after satisfactorily
completing training the meet the agricultural and statistics
requirements as developed in an Individual Development Plan (IDP).
Training courses, often at government expense, are available in
job-related subjects. Statisticians (Agricultural) and Mathematical
Statisticians (Agricultural) may be promoted to the GS-12 level without
further competition. Those demonstrating superior ability are often
promoted to the GS-13 and above, by competing for available vacancies at
those grades.

**QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS**

To qualify for a **STATISTICIAN (Agricultural)** position, each
applicant must meet the following requirements:

**GS-5:** Attainment of a bachelor's degree, or equivalent education and
experience, including the following course work:

> 1\. At least 15 semester hours in mathematics and/or statistics, of
> which at least 6 semester hours are in statistics; **AND**

2\. At least 9 semester hours in other physical or social sciences (it
is desirable that these be in the agricultural sciences, such as
agronomy, livestock husbandry, agricultural business management,
agricultural economics, agricultural education or farm management;
computer science and/or survey techniques and methodologies).

**GS-7:** Completion of all requirements for GS-5, **plus**\--

> 1\. One year of full-time graduate education in agricultural sciences,
> statistical methodologies, ADP techniques, or survey techniques;
> **OR**
>
> 2\. One year of professional experience in a related area comparable
> to the GS-5 level of difficulty in the Federal Service; **OR**
>
> 3\. Combination of appropriate professional experience and graduate
> education totaling one year; **OR**

**QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Continues):**

> 4\. Attainment of superior academic achievement in undergraduate
> studies, based on demonstration of one of the following:
>
> a\. A 3.0 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for all courses completed
> at the time of application; or during the last 2 years of the
> undergraduate curriculum; **OR**
>
> b\. A 3.5 grade-point average in the major field of study at the time
> of application, or during the last 2 years of the undergraduate
> curriculum; **OR**
>
> c\. A standing in the upper third of the college class or major
> subdivision; **OR**
>
> d\. Election to membership in one of the national honorary societies
> (other than freshman or sophomore societies) recognized by the
> Association of College Honor Societies.

**GS-9:** Completion of all requirements for GS-5, **plus\--**

> 1\. Two full academic years of graduate education in agricultural
> sciences; **OR**
>
> 2\. A Master's degree in agricultural sciences; **OR**
>
> 3\. One year of professional agricultural statistics experience
> comparable to the GS-7 level of difficulty in the Federal Service;
> **OR**

4\. A combination of appropriate professional experience and graduate
education totaling one year.

To qualify for a **MATHEMATICAL STATISTICIAN (Agricultural) GS-9**
position, each applicant must satisfactorily complete the following:

> 1\. Two full academic years of graduate education which includes 24
> semester hours in mathematics and statistics of which at least 12
> semester hours must have been in mathematics and 6 semester hours in
> statistics. **College courses acceptable toward meeting the
> mathematics course requirement must have included at least four of the
> following: differential calculus, integral calculus, advanced
> calculus, theory of equations, vector analysis, advanced algebra,
> linear algebra, mathematical logic, differential equations, or any
> other advanced course in mathematics for which one of these is a
> prerequisite; OR**
>
> 2\. A Master's Degree in Mathematics and Statistics which meets the
> requirements listed in Item 1 above; **OR**
>
> 3\. Course work as identified in Item 1 above plus one year of
> professional experience in mathematical statistics research and/or
> analytical type work comparable to the GS-7 level of difficulty in the
> Federal Service; **OR**
>
> 4\. A combination of professional experience in mathematics statistics
> research and/or analytical type work and graduate education totaling
> one year.

### OTHER CREDITING EXPERIENCE

Credit will be given for unpaid experience or volunteer work, such as
community, cultural, social service, and professional experience
association activities on the same basis as for paid experience. To
receive proper credit, you must show the number of hours per week that
was spent in such activities.

##### FILING PRIOR TO GRADUATION

If you are a senior or a graduate student, you may file prior to
completing all the scholastic requirements if you expect to complete
such requirements within 9 months of the date you file. You should
submit a list of titles and credit hours of courses which you expect to
complete within the period. You may be offered an appointment but may
not enter on duty until (1) successful completion of all the required
study and (2) your official transcript or other acceptable documentation
have been received by the employment office.

**HOW YOU ARE RATED**

You will be rated on a scale of 70 to100, based on the extent and
quality of your education, experience, and training as stated in your
application package. Five or ten points will be added to this score for
applicants qualifying for veteran's preference. Additional points may be
added to your rating for education, experience, or training relative to
items 5, 6, 7, and 8 in Part III of the Supplemental Qualifications
Statement attached to this announcement.

### 

### APPLICATION INFORMATION

Send a resume, curriculum vitae, (SF-171 accepted, but is not required),
Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), and Declaration for Federal
Employment (OF-306) to:

If delivered via regular mail:

USDA/NASS/WASS

P.O. Box 609

Olympia, WA 98507

Hand Delivery address (FedEx and other courier services):

USDA/NASS/WASS

1111 Washington St

Room 269

Olympia, WA 98501

(Applications submitted via Government envelopes [will not be
accepted]{.underline}.)

FAX: 1-800-265-6275

E-MAIL: <nass-wa@nass.usda.gov>

If submitting applications via E-mail, be sure to mail college
transcripts separately and include the announcement number of the
position vacancy.)

The following information is **REQUIRED** to evaluate applicant
qualifications and to determine if applicants meet legal requirements
for Federal employment:

-   Announcement number, title, and grade(s)

-   Full name, mailing address (including zip code), and day and evening
    phone numbers (with area code)

-   Social Security Number

-   Identify country of citizenship **(U.S. citizenship is required)**

-   Veterans\' Preference (if applicable\--DD214 is required)

-   Highest Federal civilian grade held (if applicable)

-   Highest education level achieved. Specify:

-   Name, city, State, zip code (if known)

-   Date or expected date (month/year) of completion of degree
    requirements

-   Type of degree received

-   Graduates of foreign universities must include proof of foreign
    education equivalency to an accredited U.S. college/university.

Copy of college transcripts or list of college courses (Courses that are
not readily identifiable as **statistical** will need to be verified by
the institution).

**OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

**USDA surplus/Federal displaced employees must** submit documentary
evidence of eligibility. Well-qualified surplus and displaced employees
within the local commuting area will receive selection priority as
provided by OPM regulations. Well-qualified means the applicant meets
the basic qualification and eligibility requirements and all selective
placement factors; is rated above minimally qualified against the
knowledge, skills, and abilities or quality criteria; and is able to
satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry.

Applicants **must** submit the following:

-   A copy of their RIF Separation Notice (for displaced employees), OR
    Certification of Expected Separation, OR other documentation
    identifying you as surplus;

-   Evidence of full performance level of current position;

-   A copy of their most recent performance appraisal; and

-   A copy of their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action,
    to verify reassignment eligibility.

Current Federal employees **must** submit their most recent performance
appraisal.

Current Federal employees and reinstatement eligibles should submit an
SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, to verify competitive
eligibility.

Male applicants over age 18 who were born after December 31, 1959, must
have registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption)
to be eligible for a Federal job. If selected, you will be required to
complete a certification document attesting to your registration prior
to appointment.

**Relocation Expenses:** Payment of relocation expenses will be
determined in accordance with P&P 412.5 Recruitment and Retention
Incentives and Other Special Pay, Sections 6 and 7, which may be found
at <http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/hrd/jobs/index.htm> and click on,
"Policy on Payment of Relocation Expenses" under General Information.

**Financial Disclosure:** Federal employees are subject to prohibitions
against officially dealing with outside organizations in which they have
a financial interest. The incumbent of this position:

\[ \] will be required to submit a financial disclosure report within 30
days of their effective date of appointment and annually thereafter.

\[X\] may be required to submit a financial disclosure report.

### SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES

If you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for
a noncompetitive appointment (a list of who may be eligible for
noncompetitive appointments can be found at
[www.usajobs.opm.gov/a1.htm,]{.underline} Please indicate the type of
special appointment you are seeking on your application and follow all
other instructions in this announcement. If you do not indicate the type
of special appointment you are seeking, you will be considered under
competitive procedures. If you wish to be considered under both
noncompetitive and competitive procedures, please submit two (2)
complete applications.

##### VETERANS\' PREFERENCE

If applicants served on active duty in the United States military and
were separated under honorable conditions, they may be eligible for
veterans\' preference. Most veterans who served during the Gulf War era
(August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992) are eligible for preference.
Veterans who did not serve during this time frame, but whose service
began after October 15, 1976, must have a campaign badge, expeditionary
medal, or a service-connected disability to be eligible for preference.
To claim 5-point veterans' preference, applicants must attach a copy of
their DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or
other proof of eligibility. To claim 10-point veterans' preference,
attach an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference, plus the
documentation required by that form. For further details, call the U.S.
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) at 912-757-3000. Select "Federal
Employment Topics" and then "Veterans". Or dial OPM's electronic
bulletin board at 912-757-3100 or visit their VetGuide web site:
[www.opm.gov/employ/html/vetguide.html.]{.underline}

##### EEO STATEMENT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in
all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national
origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual
orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases
apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require
alternative means for communication of program information (Braille,
large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA\'s TARGET Center at
202‑720‑2600 (voice or TDD).

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of
Civil Rights, Room 326‑W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence
Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250‑9410 or call (202)720‑5964 (voice or
TDD). **USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.**

##### ACCOMMODATION

This agency 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 agency. The decision
on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case‑by‑case basis.

**If applications do not contain all of the requested information,
applicants may lose consideration for the job.**

**If applicants make a false statement in any part of their application,
they may not be hired; may be fired after they begin work; or may be
fined or jailed.**

**SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS**

> **IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFCATIONS STATEMENT**

**Statistician (Agricultural) GS-5/7/9---Mathematical Statistician
(Agricultural GS-9)**

> 1\. Read the announcement and instructions carefully before filling
> out this questionnaire.
>
> 2\. This questionnaire will be used to rate your qualifications for
> Statistician (Agricultural) and Mathematical Statistician
> (Agricultural), positions filled under this announcement.
>
> 3\. Your responses to the questions will be used to compute your
> rating, once we have determined that you meet the basic qualification
> requirements, as described in the announcement.
>
> 4\. Please be sure all responses are complete and legible, and that
> you have signed and dated all appropriate forms.
>
> 5\. Submit this completed questionnaire with the rest of your
> application to the address noted on the announcement.

6.  All Statisticians (Agricultural) and Mathematical Statisticians
    (Agricultural) hired from this announcement must agree to periodic
    relocations and to operate a motor vehicle.

**Complete and sign this form ONLY if you agree to the two provisions
noted in item six.**

**PRIVACY ACT INFORMATION**

Section 1302 of Chapter 13 (Special Authority) and sections 3302 and
3304 of Chapter (Examination, Certification and Appointment of Title 5
of the U.S. Code) authorizes the collection of this information.
Executive Order 9397 (Numbering System for Federal Accounts Relating to
Individual Persons) authorizes the collection of your Social Security
(SSN). Your SSN is used to identify this form with your basic
application. It may be used for the same purposes as stated on the
application.

The information you provide will be used primarily to determine your
qualification for Federal employment. Other possible uses or disclosures
of the information are:

> 1\. To make requests for information about you from any source (e.g.,
> former employers or schools), that would assist an agency determining
> whether to hire you.

2\. To refer your application to prospective Federal employers and, with
your consent, to other (e.g., State and local governments) for possible
employment;

3\. To a Federal, State, or local agency for checking on violations of
law or other lawful purposes in connection with hiring or retaining you
on the job, or issuing you a security clearance;

> 4\. To courts when the Government is party to a suit; and
>
> 5\. When lawfully required by Congress, the Office of Management and
> Budget, or the General Services Administration.

Providing the information requested on this form, including your SSN, is
voluntary. However, failure to do so may result is your not receiving an
accurate rating, which may hinder your chances for obtaining Federal
employment.

**PART I. INSTRUCTIONS**

For each item in Part III, describe what you consider to be your major
accomplishment(s) demonstrating that you have the knowledge, skill, or
ability identified. You should describe additional accomplishment(s)
using the same format, if you feel they are substantially different. You
may choose to describe education, training, paid or volunteer work
experience, or other accomplishments. The accomplishment(s) may be
either a specific incident or examples of sustained high performance
over a period of time. Part II of this announcement provides an example
of how you should explain your accomplishment(s).

Items 1-4 are knowledge, skills and abilities that apply to all jobs.
Each applicant must address Item 1-4 to be considered. Items 5-8 relate
to each job specialty area: (e.g., 5-agriculture; 6-survey; 7-ADP; and
8-mathematical statistics). Applicants are encouraged to complete any of
the job specialties (Items 5-8) to receive maximum consideration as
outlined in the "Introduction" portion of this announcement.

For each accomplishment include the following:

> 1\. Describe the problem to be solved or the object to be achieved.
>
> 2\. Describe what you actually did and when (approximate dates).
>
> 3\. State the outcome, result, or success of your accomplishment.
>
> 4\. Estimate a percentage of credit directly attributable to you for
> the outcome of the activity. If you do not give an estimate, you will
> be claiming total credit for the accomplishment.
>
> 5\. Give the grade received if the accomplishment relates to an
> education or training experience.
>
> 6\. Provide the name and, if possible, the address and telephone
> number of someone who can verify the information. Be sure to indicate
> whether the person was your supervisor, co-worker, instructor,
> chairperson of committee, etc.

**PART II. SAMPLE QUESTION**

THIS SAMPLE STATEMENT/QUESTION IS NOT RELATED TO THE POSITION FOR WHICH
YOU ARE APPLYING.

**Sample Statement/Question:**

Budget Analysts must analyze technical data and other information, using
logic and quantitative reasoning abilities. In doing this, they must be
able to distinguish essential from nonessential information.

Use the space provided to describe your highest achievement(s)
demonstrating your ability to analyze *technical data*.

###### Sample Accomplishment A

As a management analyst at Smythe-Jones, Inc. (April 1974 to July 1975),
I established statistical formulas for new computer programs. The
formulas were used to provide statistical indices for measuring the
schedule and cost effectiveness of various installations and
contractors. Using available data elements, I developed formulas that
provided indices showing schedule status in terms of dollars worth of
work, cost status as a function of schedule status, and trend
projections for anticipated costs at completion based upon performance
to date.

These formulas were subsequently incorporated into computer programs,
which were provided to operating officials on a monthly basis. Based on
the indices produced, I was able to project a significant cost overrun
for a major contractor on its largest contract. The contractor denied
the program would overrun but the next 3 months showed the indices to be
correct. The contractor then admitted there would be a significant
overrun.

Eighty-five percent of this accomplishment was my work. Mr. John Adams
(supervisor), 301 Spring Street, San Francisco, California can verify
this accomplishment. His telephone number is 415-555-3461.

###### Same Accomplishment B

I took a senior level management course (Small Business Management)
during the spring semester of 1978 at Richards College. I was assigned
to review the management practice of a family-run business. The company
was facing financial difficulties and had sought assistance from the
School of Business. I applied the Management techniques and practices
learned in other business courses to analyze the company assets and
liabilities, business practices, and policies. In consultation with my
instructor, I made recommendations for changes affecting areas of
responsibility, reassignments of duties, tighter control over financial
matters, and increased productivity of subordinate employees. Based on
our assistance, the company was able to remain solvent and begin to show
more improvement.

I was responsible for 95% of this project. Ms. Cynthia Simpson,
instructor, Richards College, School of Business, Jamestown, Wyoming
46920 (817-362-9218) can verify this accomplishment. I received an "A"
for this project and a "B" for the course.

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| **U.S. DEPARTMENT OF              |                                   |
| AGRICULTURE**                     |                                   |
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| **NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL           |                                   |
| STATISTICS SERVICE**              |                                   |
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| **PART III \-- SUPPLEMENTAL       |                                   |
| QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT**        |                                   |
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| **NAME (Last, First, Middle*)***  | **SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER**        |
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| **Section A. Major                |                                   |
| Accomplishments**                 |                                   |
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####### ITEM 1. ABILITY TO ORGANIZE WORK

Statisticians must organize and prioritize their duties, while working
within established guidelines, to meet strict deadlines and produce
accurate, timely, and valuable statistical reports. They use methods
which allow them to coordinate and correlate a variety of observations
and facts. Use the space provided to describe your highest
achievement(s), demonstrating your ability to **organize work***.*

Include the following information: (1) Problems or Objectives (4)
Percent of credit claimed

(2) What you actually did and when (5) Grade, if academic

> (approximate dates) (6) Verifying person: Name,

(3) What the outcome was address, and phone number

**FORM APPROVED OMB NO. 0535-0209**

**APPROVAL EXPIRES FEBRUARY 29, 2004**

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  **NAME (Last, First, Middle*)***        **SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER**

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**ITEM 2. ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE ORALLY**

Statistician may come in contact with the general public or with members
of the agricultural community. They must be able to express ideas
clearly, concisely, and effectively, whether communicating instructions,
conducting interviews, training others, or addressing a group. Use the
space provided to describe your highest achievement(s), demonstrating
your ability to **communicate orally***.*

Include following information: (1) Problems or Objectives (4) Percent of
credit claimed

> \(2\) What you actually did and when (5) Grade, if academic
>
> (approximate dates) (6) Verifying person: Name,

\(3\) What the outcome was address, and phone number

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  **NAME (Last, First, Middle*)***        **SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER**

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**ITEM 3. ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE IN WRITING**

Statisticians must prepare written reports, based on their data
collection and analysis activities. They must summarize their findings,
make conclusions, recommendations and estimates, and present the
information in a complete and understandable manner. Use the space
provided to describe your highest achievement(s), demonstrating your
ability to **communicate in writing***.*

Include the following information: (1) Problems or Objectives (4)
Percent of credit claimed

> \(2\) What you actually did and when (5) Grade, if academic
>
> (approximate dates) (6) Verifying person: Name,
>
> \(3\) What the outcome was address, and phone number

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  **NAME (Last, First, Middle*)***        **SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER**

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**ITEM 4. KNOWLEDGE OF THE PRINCIPLES OF STATISTICS**

Statisticians apply statistical theories, techniques, and methods, to
the gathering and/or interpretation of quantified information. Thus,
they must have a knowledge of statistical principles and practices, to
conduct their studies and prepare their reports. Use the space provided
to describe your highest achievement(s), demonstrating your **knowledge
of the principles and practices of statistics**. Describe course
content, do not simply list courses or grade.

Include the following information: (1) Problems or Objectives (4)
Percent of credit claimed

> \(2\) What you actually did and when (5) Grade, if academic
>
> (approximate dates) (6) Verifying person: Name,
>
> \(3\) What the outcome was address, and phone number

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  **NAME (Last, First, Middle*)***        **SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER**

  **Section A. Continued**                
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**ITEM 5. KNOWLEDGE OF AGRICULTURE**

Statisticians work with information relative to the agricultural field,
and therefore need to be familiar with the subject matter. This may
include such broad areas as crop and livestock production and
inventories, farm commodity prices and incomes, farm labor, farm
property values, marketing, transportation, and storage. Use the space
provided to describe your highest achievement(s), demonstrating your
**knowledge of the field of Agriculture.** Describe course content, do
not simply list courses or grade.

Include the following information: (1) Problems or Objectives (4)
Percent of credit claimed

> \(2\) What you actually did and when (5) Grade, if academic
>
> (approximate dates) (6) Verifying person: Name,
>
> \(3\) What the outcome was address, and phone number

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  **NAME (Last, First, Middle*)***    **SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER**

  **Section A. Continued**            
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**ITEM 6. KNOWLEDGE OF SURVEY METHODOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES**

Statisticians need to be knowledgeable of all aspects of data
collection. This includes the design of questionnaires, development of
collection procedures (mail, telephone, or personal enumeration), and
the basic sample design. Use the space provided to describe your highest
achievement(s), demonstrating your **knowledge of survey methodology and
techniques**. Describe course content, do not simply list courses or
grade.

Include the following information: (1) Problems or Objectives (4)
Percent of credit claimed

> \(2\) What you actually did and when (5) Grade, if academic
>
> (approximate dates) (6) Verifying person: Name,
>
> \(3\) What the outcome was address, and phone number

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  **NAME (Last, First, Middle*)***        **SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER**

  **Section A. Continued**                
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**ITEM 7. KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIELD OF COMPUTER SCIENCE/STATISTICAL
COMPUTING ROCEDURES**

Statisticians may be required to participate in the development and
implementation of ADP projects. A familiarity with ADP principles and
procedures and/or statistical software packages such as SAS, SPSS, LOTUS
1-2-3 or programming languages would be helpful. Use the space provided
to describe your highest achievement(s), demonstrating your **knowledge
of the Computer Sciences and/or statistical computing procedures or
programming languages**. Describe course content, do not simply list
courses or grade.

Include the following information: (1) Problems or Objectives (4)
Percent of credit claimed

> \(2\) What you actually did and when (5) Grade, if academic
>
> (approximate dates) (6) Verifying person: Name,
>
> \(3\) What the outcome was address, and phone number

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  **NAME (Last, First, Middle*)***        **SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER**

  **Section A. Continued**                
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**ITEM 8. KNOWLEDGE OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS
TECHNIQUES**

Mathematical Statisticians are responsible for developing mathematical
and statistical formulas used in researching and analyzing agricultural
data. This includes developing research strategies and making estimates
and forecasting projections on available information. Use the space
provided to describe your highest achievement(s), demonstrating your
**knowledge of research methodology and mathematical analysis
techniques**. Describe course content, do not simply list courses or
grade.

Include the following information: (1) Problems or Objectives (4)
Percent of credit claimed

> \(2\) What you actually did and when (5) Grade, if academic
>
> (approximate dates) (6) Verifying person: Name,
>
> \(3\) What the outcome was address, and phone number

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  **NAME (Last, First, Middle)**     **SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER**

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+-----------------+-----------------+-------------------+--------------+
| **Section B.    |                 |                   |              |
| Geographic      |                 |                   |              |
| Availability**  |                 |                   |              |
+-----------------+-----------------+-------------------+--------------+
| All             |                 |                   |              |
| Statisticians   |                 |                   |              |
| hired from this |                 |                   |              |
| announcement    |                 |                   |              |
| must agree to   |                 |                   |              |
| periodic        |                 |                   |              |
| relocations and |                 |                   |              |
| to operate a    |                 |                   |              |
| motor vehicle.  |                 |                   |              |
| Complete and    |                 |                   |              |
| sign only if    |                 |                   |              |
| you agree to    |                 |                   |              |
| these           |                 |                   |              |
| provisions.     |                 |                   |              |
| Indicate below  |                 |                   |              |
| the State(s) in |                 |                   |              |
| which you       |                 |                   |              |
| prefer to work. |                 |                   |              |
| If you wish to  |                 |                   |              |
| receive         |                 |                   |              |
| consideration   |                 |                   |              |
| for all States  |                 |                   |              |
| listed, check   |                 |                   |              |
| box for         |                 |                   |              |
| "Anywhere."     |                 |                   |              |
+-----------------+-----------------+-------------------+--------------+
|  **ALABAMA**   |  **INDIANA**   |  **NEBRASKA**    |             |
|                 |                 |                   | **PE         |
| > Montgomery    | > W. Lafayette  | > Lincoln         | NNSYLVANIA** |
| >               | >               | >                 |              |
| >               | >               | > 1-800-582-6443  | > Harrisburg |
|  1-800-832-4181 |  1-800-363-0469 |                   | >            |
|                 |                 |                   | > 1-         |
|                 |                 |                   | 800-498-1518 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-------------------+--------------+
|  **ALASKA**    |  **IOWA**      |  **NEVADA**      |  **SOUTH    |
|                 |                 |                   | CAROLINA**   |
| > Palmer        | > Des Moines    | > Reno            |              |
| >               | >               |                   | > Columbia   |
| >               | >               | 1-888-456-7211    | >            |
|  1-800-478-6079 |  1-800-772-0825 |                   | > 1-         |
|                 |                 |                   | 800-424-9406 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-------------------+--------------+
|  **ARIZONA**   |  **KANSAS**    |  **NEW           |  **SOUTH    |
|                 |                 | HAMPSHIRE\*\***   | DAKOTA**     |
| > Phoenix       | > Topeka        |                   |              |
| >               | >               | > Concord         | > Sioux      |
| >               | >               | >                 | > Falls      |
|  1-800-645-7286 |  1-800-258-4564 | > 1-800-642-9571  | >            |
|                 |                 |                   | > 1-         |
|                 |                 |                   | 800-338-2557 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-------------------+--------------+
|  **ARKANSAS**  |  **KENTUCKY**  |  **NEW JERSEY**  |             |
|                 |                 |                   | *            |
| > Little Rock   | > Louisville    | > Trenton         | *TENNESSEE** |
| >               | >               | >                 |              |
| >               | >               | > 1-800-328-0179  | > Nashville  |
|  1-800-327-2970 |  1-800-928-5277 |                   | >            |
|                 |                 |                   | > 1-         |
|                 |                 |                   | 800-626-0987 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-------------------+--------------+
|                |  **LOUISIANA** |  **NEW MEXICO**  |  **TEXAS**  |
| **CALIFORNIA**  |                 |                   |              |
|                 | > Baton Rouge   | > Las Cruces      | > Austin     |
| > Sacramento    | >               | >                 | >            |
| >               | >               | > 1-800-530-8810  | > 1-         |
| >               |  1-800-256-4485 |                   | 800-626-3142 |
|  1-800-851-1127 |                 |                   |              |
+-----------------+-----------------+-------------------+--------------+
|  **COLORADO**  |  **MARYLAND**  |  **NEW YORK**    |  **UTAH**   |
|                 |                 |                   |              |
| > Lakewood      | > Annapolis     | > Albany          | > Salt Lake  |
| >               | >               | >                 | > City       |
| >               | >               | > 1-800-821-1276  | >            |
|  1-800-392-3202 |  1-800-675-0295 |                   | > 1-         |
|                 |                 |                   | 800-747-8522 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-------------------+--------------+
|  **DELAWARE**  |  **MICHIGAN**  |  **NORTH         |             |
|                 |                 | CAROLINA**        | **VIRGINIA** |
| > Dover         | > East Lansing  |                   |              |
| >               |                 | > Raleigh         | > Richmond   |
| > 1             | 1-800-453-7501  | >                 | >            |
| -800-282-8685\* |                 | > 1-800-437-8451  | > 1-         |
|                 |                 |                   | 800-772-0670 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-------------------+--------------+
|  **FLORIDA**   |  **MINNESOTA** |  **NORTH         |             |
|                 |                 | DAKOTA**          | **           |
| > Orlando       | > St. Paul      |                   | WASHINGTON** |
| >               | >               | > Fargo           |              |
| >               | >               | >                 | > Olympia    |
|  1-800-344-6277 |  1-800-453-7502 | > 1-800-626-3134  | >            |
|                 |                 |                   | > 1-         |
|                 |                 |                   | 800-435-5883 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-------------------+--------------+
|  **GEORGIA**   |                |  **OHIO**        |  **WEST     |
|                 | **MISSISSIPPI** |                   | VIRGINIA**   |
| > Athens        |                 | > Reynoldsburg    |              |
| >               | > Jackson       | >                 | > Charleston |
| >               | >               | > 1-800-858-8144  | >            |
|  1-800-253-4419 | >               |                   | > 1-         |
|                 |  1-800-535-9609 |                   | 800-535-7088 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-------------------+--------------+
|  **HAWAII**    |  **MISSOURI**  |  **OKLAHOMA**    |             |
|                 |                 |                   | *            |
| > Honolulu      | > Columbia      | > Oklahoma City   | *WISCONSIN** |
| >               | >               | >                 |              |
| >               | >               | > 1-888-525-9226  | > Madison    |
|  1-800-804-9514 |  1-800-551-1014 |                   | >            |
|                 |                 |                   | > 1-         |
|                 |                 |                   | 800-789-9277 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-------------------+--------------+
|  **IDAHO**     |  **MONTANA**   |  **OREGON**      |             |
|                 |                 |                   | **WYOMING**  |
| > Boise         | > Helena        | > Portland        |              |
| >               | >               | >                 | > Cheyenne   |
| >               | >               | > 1-800-338-2157  | >            |
|  1-800-691-9987 |  1-800-835-2612 |                   | > 1-         |
|                 |                 |                   | 800-892-1660 |
+-----------------+-----------------+-------------------+--------------+
|  **ILLINOIS**  |  **PUERTO      |  **HQ \-- D.C**  |             |
|                 | RICO**          |                   | **ANYWHERE** |
| Springfield     |                 | NASS,DAFO, HRSO   |              |
|                 | Santurce        | -- Rm 4143 S.     |              |
| 1-800-622-9865  |                 |                   |              |
|                 | 787-723-3773    | 1400 Independence |              |
|                 |                 | Ave SW            |              |
|                 |                 |                   |              |
|                 |                 | Washing, DC       |              |
|                 |                 | 2050-2000         |              |
+-----------------+-----------------+-------------------+--------------+
| \*Toll-Free     |                 |                   |              |
| Number Within   |                 |                   |              |
| State Only.     |                 |                   |              |
| \*\*Office also |                 |                   |              |
| serves          |                 |                   |              |
| Connecticut,    |                 |                   |              |
| Maine,          |                 |                   |              |
| Massachusetts,  |                 |                   |              |
| Rhode Island,   |                 |                   |              |
| Vermont.        |                 |                   |              |
+-----------------+-----------------+-------------------+--------------+
| **ATTENTION:    |                 |                   |              |
| This form MUST  |                 |                   |              |
| be signed. Read |                 |                   |              |
| the following   |                 |                   |              |
| information     |                 |                   |              |
| carefully       |                 |                   |              |
| before signing  |                 |                   |              |
| this            |                 |                   |              |
| statement**.    |                 |                   |              |
+-----------------+-----------------+-------------------+--------------+
| A false answer  |                 |                   |              |
| to any question |                 |                   |              |
| on this form    |                 |                   |              |
| may be grounds  |                 |                   |              |
| for not         |                 |                   |              |
| employing you,  |                 |                   |              |
| or for          |                 |                   |              |
| dismissing you  |                 |                   |              |
| after you begin |                 |                   |              |
| work, and may   |                 |                   |              |
| be punishable   |                 |                   |              |
| by fine or      |                 |                   |              |
| imprisonment    |                 |                   |              |
| (U.S. Code,     |                 |                   |              |
| Title 18, Sec.  |                 |                   |              |
| 1001). All      |                 |                   |              |
| statements are  |                 |                   |              |
| subject to      |                 |                   |              |
| investigation,  |                 |                   |              |
| including a     |                 |                   |              |
| check of        |                 |                   |              |
| fingerprints,   |                 |                   |              |
| police records, |                 |                   |              |
| and former      |                 |                   |              |
| employers. All  |                 |                   |              |
| the information |                 |                   |              |
| you will give   |                 |                   |              |
| will be         |                 |                   |              |
| considered in   |                 |                   |              |
| reviewing your  |                 |                   |              |
| statement and   |                 |                   |              |
| is subject to   |                 |                   |              |
| investigation   |                 |                   |              |
+-----------------+-----------------+-------------------+--------------+
| *               |                 | **Signature (Sign |              |
| *CERTIFICATION: |                 | in ink) Date      |              |
| I certify that  |                 | Signed**          |              |
| all of the      |                 |                   |              |
| statements made |                 |                   |              |
| are true,       |                 |                   |              |
| complete, and   |                 |                   |              |
| correct to the  |                 |                   |              |
| best of my      |                 |                   |              |
| knowledge and   |                 |                   |              |
| belief, and are |                 |                   |              |
| made in good    |                 |                   |              |
| faith.**        |                 |                   |              |
+-----------------+-----------------+-------------------+--------------+