Received: from frosty.irss.unc.edu (frosty.irss.unc.edu [152.2.32.82]) by csf.Colorado.EDU (8.7.5/8.7.3/CNS-4.0p) with SMTP id SAA22086 for ; Mon, 8 Jul 1996 18:51:51 -0600 (MDT) Received: (from cassell@localhost) by frosty.irss.unc.edu (8.6.12/8.6.10) id UAA20185; Mon, 8 Jul 1996 20:51:23 -0400 Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 20:51:23 -0400 (EDT) From: Jim Cassell To: Sociology Graduate Student Discussion Subject: FW: chief, reproductive statistics branch (fwd) Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII FYI- Jim ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Jim Cassell jwcassell@UNC.EDU Institute for Research in Social Science Phone: 919-962-0782 University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Fax: 919-962-4777 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3355 USA ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 08 Jul 96 13:02:00 edt From: Li, Rose Maria To: "'demographic-list@coombs.anu.edu.au'" Subject: FW: chief, reproductive statistics branch Dear Colleague: Attached is the position announcement for a Supervisory Statistician (health), (demography), or (survey), GS-1530-14. This position will be vacant as of July 29 and is located in the Division of Vital Statistics. As Chief of the Reproductive Statistics Branch, the incumbent will be responsible for all areas of natality statistics, maternal and child health statistics, reproductive-related followback survey activities, and the National Survey of Family Growth. Perhaps you know of someone who would be interested in this position. If so, would you please pass this announcement along to them or distribute it in your area. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Mary Anne Freedman Director Division of Vital Statistics **************************************************************************** **** In responding, please refer to VACANCY NUMBER: PSA5NW96020X OPENING DATE: June 26, 1996 CLOSING DATE: July 31, 1996 POSITION: Supervisory Statistician (Health), (Demography), or (Survey), GS-1530-14 SALARY: $62,473.00 - $81,217.00 LOCATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, Division of Vital Statistics, Reproductive Statistics Branch , Hyattsville, Maryland NOTE: Moving/travel expenses are not authorized. TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Career or Career-Conditional/Full-Time DUTIES: The incumbent serves as Chief of the Reproductive Statistics Branch, and is responsible for directing the planning and development of the full range of programs and activities relating to reproductive health statistics. This includes data collection and analysis, methodological research and evaluation of program activity in all areas of reproduction, maternal and child health, family formation, growth, and dissolution. Incumbent provides oversight in the planning, collection, processing and tabulation of data on several major national-level projects; directs a nationwide computer-assisted survey of the reproductive age population; directs the overall planning, development and execution of the national reproductive related followback survey activities; participates in the development of national and international standards and definitions relating to reproductive statistics; provides advice and guidance in policy and program planning and development; carries out the full range of supervisory and managerial responsibilities involved for the programs; and represents the Center in various committees, professional meetings and conferences. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the basic qualification requirements outlined in OPM Qualification Standards Handbook. Specifically, applicants must have successfully completed one of the following: (A) a full 4-year course leading to a bachelor's degree in an accredited college or university which has included 15 semester hours in statistics (or in mathematics and statistics, provided at least 6 semester hours were in statistics), and 9 additional semester hours in one or more of the following: physical or biological sciences, medicine, education, or engineering; or in the social sciences including demography, history, economics, social welfare, geography, international relations, social or cultural anthropology, health sociology, political science, public administration, psychology, etc. or (B) A combination of education and experience which includes courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate or additional education. The experience should include a full range of professional statistical work such as (a) sampling, (b) collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data, and (c) applying statistical techniques such as measurement of central tendency, dispersion, skewness, sampling error, simple and multiple correlation, analysis of variance, and tests of significance. In addition, candidates must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, such as planning, development, and coordination of health data collection methods and management of the implementation of various survey integration activities, providing expertise on vital statistics systems and developing standards and definitions relative to reproductive statistics. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA's): KSA's are the specific characteristics that applicants should posses in order to perform the major duties of the position. Applicants should address the specific KSAs on a separate sheet of paper as an attachment to your application. 1. Knowledge of the national vital statistics system, and reproductive and related statistical health data. 2. Ability to plan, evaluate and direct large scale, nation-wide surveys. 3. Skill in oral communications. 4. Skill in writing scientific communications. NOTE: Since this is a supervisory position, candidates must have also demonstrated or shown the potential to develop the necessary supervisory knowledge, skills, and abilities. A supervisory probationary period may be required. Applicants should describe any previous experience or responsibility which could be used in relation to these requirements. WHO MAY APPLY: All citizens of the United States. No previous Federal experience is required. FILING DEADLINE: Applications must be postmarked or received no later than the closing date. BASIS OF RATING: All applicants will be rated on the basis of education, experience, and KSAs responses appropriate to this position. Only education and experience acquired by the filing deadline will be considered. Unpaid or voluntary experience related to the position will be considered in determining qualifications. NOTE: ICTAP candidates must provide the Notice' of their status to participate in the program. LENGTH OF ELIGIBILITY: Applications accepted under the announcement listing will be considered only for the specific announcement number identified on your application. FORMS REQUIRED: Applicants may submit one of the following forms: SF-171, OF-612, Curriculum Vitae, a Resume, or any other application (call 301-436-6052 for special filing instructions pertaining to a Resume or Curriculum Vitae). An SF-15 (Application for 10-point Veterans Preference) and written verification must accompany application in order to receive 10 pts. preference. A copy of college transcripts. (If selected, official college transcripts must be provided.) MAIL FORMS TO: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, 6525 Belcrest Road, Room 1175, Hyattsville, Maryland 20782, Attention: Leyla Desmond, or call Ms. Desmond at (301) 436-6052 and request for application forms and additional filing instructions to be mailed.