Data Scientist
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies as a Best Place to Work in the Federal government! This Data Scientist position is located in the Office of Enforcement and Regulatory Accounting. For more information visit: Office of Enforcement and Regulatory Accounting (OERA)
As a Data Scientist some of your typical work assignments include:
Develop and maintain data pipelines using SQL/T-SQL Python R Databricks or Synapse.
Use Power BI R Python SQL to analyze data and implement quality control checks.
Use GitHub for version control and to collaborate with teammates.
Clearly present findings approach and processes to the team the Division or management orally and/or in writing.
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- A background investigation is required.
- This is a bargaining unit position (AFGE Local 421).
- Generally male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service.
- This position has an education requirement; you must submit transcripts.
- Relocation expenses will not be paid.
- If hired you may be required to divest certain energy-related securities.
You must meet the qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of a Data Scientist GS-1560 please visit: Data Scientist 1560
GS-11 In addition to the education required for this position you must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level. Specialized experience is defined as: experience independently extracting transforming and integrating complex multi-source datasets using Python R or SQL; developing reproducible data pipelines; and applying statistical or analytical techniques to produce and present insights visualizations and models that inform organizational decision making.
GS-12 In addition to the education required for this position you must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is defined as: experience designing and implementing automated data workflows and analytical products using Python R or SQL; integrating and validating large complex structured and unstructured data from numerous internal and external sources; developing advanced data visualizations statistical analyses and models; and translating analytical results into actionable recommendations for senior staff or program stakeholders both orally and in writing.
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 any volunteer experience.
Please do not cut and paste the Duties section specialized experience statement or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
This position has an education requirement and therefore transcripts are required. Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application will result in your application being marked incomplete and you will not receive further consideration.
PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate schools definition of one year of graduate study 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
The duty location of this position is Washington DC.
When promotion potential is shown future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level and administrative approval.
If selected for this position you will be required to:
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
- Have your Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choice.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. FERC also participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). For more information about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit: a mandatory ethics training. We are governed by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Standards of Conduct the criminal conflict of interest statutes and FERCs supplemental ethics regulation which specifically prohibits FERC employees from holding certain energy-related securities. To comply with these regulations and statutes divestiture of at least some energy securities is likely to be required after you begin employment. See 5 C.F.R. 2634-41; 18 U.S.C. 201-208; 5 C.F.R. 3401. If selected you may also be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of appointment.
- Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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