Basic Qualifications

• Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position OR
• Combination of education & experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as above, plus appropriate experience or additional education

In addition to Basic Qualifications above, Minimum Qualifications must be met:

• GS-7:
  • At least 1 year of graduate-level education OR
  • Superior academic achievement (See Education section) OR
  • Data Scientist: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience assisting scientists in the performance of professional biological work in relation to public health risks; and analyzing information and producing authoritative reports, position papers, briefings, and presentations OR
  • Informatics: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience performing scientific work using information systems OR
  • A combination of education & experience
• GS-9:
  • At least 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree OR
  • Data Scientist: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience assisting in monitoring data quality issues as they relate to user data products and collaborates with Informatics and Information Technology professionals; and contributing to the creation of new data science analytic methods or modifying current methods OR
  • Informatics: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience performing scientific work that requires extraction of knowledge from various surveillance systems and programs OR
  • A combination of education & experience
• GS-11:
  • At least 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR
  • Data Scientist: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience identifying and analyzing public health issues and their impact on public policies or biological studies or surveys; and participating as the expert in work groups focused on data science and machine learning as applied to public health data OR
  • Informatics: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience conducting biological projects and assisting with evaluating bioinformatics tools that support automation of data analysis OR
  • A combination of education & experience
• GS-12:
  • Data Scientist: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience analyzing scientific data from active population and laboratory-based surveillance; conducting biologic investigations and studies; and producing static and interactive data visualizations to communicate findings to internal and external audiences OR
  • Informatics: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience conducting biological projects and evaluating bioinformatic tools that support automation of data analysis
• GS-13:
  • Data Scientist: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience identifying appropriate biological methods to be used in quality control analysis for respiratory pathogens; and participating in the syntheses of biological data to be applied toward designing effective prevention programs and practice guidelines OR
  • Informatics: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience conducting biological projects and designing bioinformatic tools for analysis
• GS-14:
  • Data Scientist: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience performing data science work that requires extraction of knowledge from public health surveillance systems and programs; and identifying and/or developing innovative and effective approaches and methodologies OR
  • Informatics: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience managing biological projects and providing advice on the design and implementation of IT systems integrating biologic and other information from a scientific perspective
• GS-15:
  • Data Scientist: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience leading academic research centers focusing on the biological and/or statistical analyses of health data using complex surveys and/or data systems; developing life cycle cost analyses of projects; and assessing data elements and the implications of national data standards for the organization's data collection activities OR
  • Informatics: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience directing biological projects and advising on the design and implementation of IT systems integrating biologic and other information from a scientific perspective

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.

Promotion potential: Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your meeting qualifications and time-in-grade requirements, demonstrated ability to perform the higher-level duties, the continuing need for the higher-level duties, and administrative approval. Promotion to the next grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.