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Job SummaryThis vacancy is for a Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS) Specialist in the International Trade Administration within the Department of Commerce.
QualificationsQualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. 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. To qualify at the GS-13 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Creating Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS) programming language and advising on SAS programming issues. Designing, developing, and applying Statistical Analysis System (SAS) software functions and features to create, modify, test, and maintain statistical programs. Communicating complex technical, statistical, and program information orally and in writing to diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders, management officials, or customers.
Major DutiesAs a Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS) Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Researches, analyzes, and interprets statistical data and information, and communicate sound recommendations. Communicates information in various forms to diverse audiences to promote understanding and skill in the use of Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS). Designs, develops, and applies advanced Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS) software functions and features to analyze complex data, automate processes, and support organizational decision-making. Prepares Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS) programming language that routinely yields outcomes consistent with Antidumping methodologies. Communicates information in various forms to diverse audiences to promote understanding and skill in the use of Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS). This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS) Specialist GS-0301-13, FPL GS-13 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience. This position is also advertised under ITA-EC-DE-26-13026805, which is open to Merit Promotion/Direct Hire/Delegated Examining eligible applicants. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.RequirementsYou must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. This position requires a SECRET CLEARANCE: Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the selectee can be placed in the position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. A probationary or trial period may be required. Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/). If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Bargaining Unit Position: No Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: will not be paid License required: No Drug Test Required: Yes, This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter. Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement unless eligible for special hiring authority, reinstatement eligible, non-current Federal employee applying as a VEOA eligible which do not require time-in-grade/band.