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Mathematical Statistician

Bonneville Power Administration · Department of Energy

This job in plain English

Bonneville Power Administration is hiring one Mathematical Statistician to work in Portland, OR or Vancouver, WA, in its Load Forecasting and Analysis group. The job is a senior expert role in short-term electricity load forecasting, using statistical methods to predict power demand and compare forecasts with actual use. It stands out for a non-typical shift starting at 6:30 am, occasional travel, and a direct-hire process.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Military spousesSpouses of active-duty service members, and some spouses of service members who were disabled or died on duty.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

This job is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, and those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Military spouses of active duty service members, or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty, may also apply.

What you would do

  • Develop short-term electricity load forecasting methods and models
  • Test and compare forecasting models against actual observed electricity demand
  • Compare forecasts with actual obligations and find reasons for differences
  • Lead economic studies of customer loads, including customers with generation
  • Provide subject matter expertise for business, marketing, and demand side management meetings

Do you qualify for GS-13?

With experience: You need at least 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level. This means designing or adapting math and statistical methods for short, mid, or long-term demand analyses and forecasts, and writing statistical computer programs for simulations. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, counts.

With education: A degree with at least 24 semester hours of math and statistics, including at least 12 hours of math and 6 hours of statistics. You can also combine education with experience. Education must come from a school accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Two-page resume showing duties, employer names and addresses, dates, hours per week, and salary for each job
  • College transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable if they show courses, credits, and grades
  • Optional cover letter for extra information
  • CTAP or ICTAP documents, if you apply under those programs
  • Upload all documents through USAJOBS only; do not email or mail them

How you will be rated: Under this direct-hire process, applicants who meet the education and qualification requirements for the grade are sent to the selecting official, and veterans' preference and category rating do not apply. Your resume and documents are checked, and missing or inconsistent information can lead to a rating of 'ineligible' or 'not qualified'.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must show dates, hours per week, and salary for each job, plus duties performed
  • Describe forecasting or demand analysis work and any statistical programs you wrote for simulations
  • Provide transcripts showing the 24 semester hours of math and statistics, or you may be rated ineligible

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, with a non-typical shift starting at 6:30 am. Occasional travel may be required.

Incentives and relocation: Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate, based on budget availability.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Employer uses e-Verify
  • Men must follow Selective Service registration rules
  • Must report in person to the official duty station
  • Non-typical shift starting at 6:30 am
  • Essential position; may be called in immediately during emergencies
  • Answer all questionnaire questions completely and truthfully

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$114,684 – $149,091 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-13 · General Schedule
Locations
  • Vancouver, Washington
  • Portland, Oregon
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Mathematical Statistics (1529)
Announcement
27-BPA-54064-13104257-DH

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