[Jobs] NCHS

[Leora Lawton]

The National Center for Health Statistics Has Three Openings in Its

Statistical Research and Survey Design Staff



The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health
Statistics (NCHS) is enhancing its statistical expertise and is seeking exceptional
candidates for three positions in the Statistical Research and Survey Design Staff
(SRSDS), Office of Research and Methodology (ORM). SRSDS, which contains the largest
group of research statisticians in NCHS, conducts statistical research and technical
assistance relevant to NCHS programs and the broader statistical and scientific
communities. Recent work includes redesign of NCHS surveys, methods for modeling and
analyzing survey data, small-area estimation, combining information from multiple
data sources, quality control, statistical disclosure limitation and protection of
confidentiality, handling missing data, and statistical computing. The three
positions are described briefly below, together with links for more information and
application procedures. The positions are open to qualified U.S. citizens and
non-citizens under various hiring mechanisms.

NCHS is the principal health statistics agency in the United States. Its mission is
to compile accurate, relevant, and timely statistical information to guide actions
and policies that improve the health of the American people. NCHS is a unique public
resource for health information and a critical element of public health and health
policy.



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Mathematical Statistician. Annual salary range: $74,872 - $115,742

Conducts statistical research and technical assistance relevant to NCHS programs and
the broader statistical and scientific communities. Disseminates work via
presentations and publications.

Title 5, General Schedule, Public Jobs (open to all U.S. Citizens):

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/331149300 (closes December 12, 2012)

Title 5, General Schedule, Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles):

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/331179600 (closes December 12, 2012)

Title 42 Service Fellowship (open to all U.S. Citizens or legal permanent residents
with work authorizations):

http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/about/fellowship_mathematical_statistics.htm (closes
December 14, 2012)



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Mathematical Statistician (confidentiality). Annual salary range: $105,211 - $136,771

Conducts statistical research and technical assistance on a variety of issues and
problems, particularly those relating to statistical disclosure limitation and
protection of confidentiality in design, analysis, and dissemination for data
systems in NCHS and elsewhere. Disseminates work via presentations and publications.

Title 5, General Schedule, Public Jobs (open to all U.S. Citizens):

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/331148400 (closes December 20, 2012)

Title 5, General Schedule, Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles):

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/331148300 (closes December 20, 2012)

Title 42 Senior Service Fellowship (open to all U.S. Citizens or legal permanent
residents with work authorizations):

http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/about/fellowship_mathematical_statistics_confidentiality.htm
(closes December 21, 2012)



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Chief of SRSDS. Annual salary range: $123,758 - $199,700

Develops and directs a program of statistical research, technical assistance,
presentations, and publications relevant to NCHS programs and the broader
statistical and scientific communities. Directs the staff of SRSDS and conducts
individual research, technical assistance, and dissemination of work via
presentations and publications. Establishes and maintains collaborative partnerships
with outside researchers and professional associations. Works with other ORM leaders
to consider issues and develop programs relevant to ORM and NCHS as a whole.

Title 42 Distinguished Consultant (open to U.S. Citizens and non-citizens):

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/329860900 (closes December 11, 2012)

Further information:
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/about/supervisory_mathematical_statistician.htm

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**CDC/NCHS is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin,
physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation.**












-- 
Dr. Leora Lawton
Executive Director, Berkeley Population Center
 & Lecturer, Sociology Dept.
112A Survey Research Center
Corner Channing & Bowditch
(510) 643-1270 (office)
(510) 928-7572 (cell)