Statistical Assistant

Applications under this job opportunity announcement will be considered under external competitive procedures only. This vacancy is also being advertised under merit promotion procedures as 26-SPB-12901647-ST-DS which can be accessed at http://jobsearch.USAJOBS.gov/ This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Statistical Assistant, 1531-5, FPL GS-5, positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

**Qualifications:**
Specialized Experience: You qualify at the grade 5 level if you possess one year of specialized experience that equips you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the grade 4 level to meet the qualification requirements in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as experience demonstrating the application of knowledge of statistical clerical procedures, methods and techniques, and the ability to analyze numerical data within a variety of clerical assignments. Education Substitution: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college, university or business, secretarial, or technical school may be substituted for the required experience. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet qualifications. 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.