Data Scientist

US-Department-of-Labor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

OSHA, part of the U.S. Department of Labor, seeks a Data Scientist in Washington, DC, to join the Office of Statistical Analysis. The position requires meeting the Individual Occupational Requirement and 52 weeks of specialized experience at GS-13 level in the Federal Service.

Responsibilities include applying epidemiological methods to data, using statistical techniques, and preparing analytic reports with recommendations on occupational safety and health data.

Qualifications

• IOR requires a degree in a major field (math, stats, CS, data science or related).
• Courses equivalent to a major (30 semester hours) plus additional education or experience.
• Specialized experience: 52 weeks at GS-13 level in the Federal Service.

Responsibilities

• Apply methods and principles of occupational injury/illness epidemiology to data.
• Use quantitative and qualitative statistics to analyze safety/health data.
• Prepare reports with recommendations based on analytical findings.

Skills

Mathematics

Statistics

Computer Science

Data Science

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science or related field

Job description

This position is with the U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), within the Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management (DTSEM) in the Office of Statistical Analysis, located in Washington, DC.

• This position is at the full performance level.
• This position is inside the bargaining unit.
• This position is not remote. Selectee will be expected to report to the office listed above.

The Data Science series has an Individual Occupational Requirement. All applicants must meet the 'Individual Occupational Requirement' and the 'Specialized Experience' as described below to qualify for the Data Scientist position.

INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT (IOR) for the Data Scientist:

• A. Degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position.
• B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.

OR

In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR), applicants must meet the following specialized experience:

Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-13, in the Federal Service.

Qualifying specialized experience for the Data Scientist includes:

• Applying the methods, principles, and characteristics of occupational injury, illness, and/or fatality epidemiology to assess the validity and consistency of data reporting methods..
• Using quantitative and qualitative statistical methods for the analysis of occupational safety and health injury and illness data.
• Preparing reports and providing recommendations regarding occupational safety and health based on analytical findings.