The Volpe Center is seeking GIS Specialists (Data Scientist) and Data Scientists in the Policy Analysis and Strategic Planning Division (V322) and the Program Development and Capacity Building Division (V327). The employees will serve as members of a multi-disciplinary team that supports the development of data-driven programs to speed the adoption of innovative technologies, policies, and practices. In particular, the employees will help to develop and apply data analysis and visualization techniques and tools in support of federal and state transportation programs. The ideal candidate for the GIS Specialist (Data Scientist) will have knowledge of GIS methods and applications, and experience with database management software as needed to perform updates and data analysis within a database structure. The ideal candidate will also have ability to design and automate geospatial analysis, and have strong inter-personal skills as required to work effectively as part of a team in order to address varied, complicated spatial issues through the use of innovative, cutting edge GIS applications and methods. DUTIES:
************************************************************************************ The ideal candidate for the Data Scientist will have demonstrated experience analyzing data to support policy and operational decisions and will contribute to project teams using outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, performing sophisticated data analysis, and developing data visualizations, online databases, and mobile applications to support research and communications initiatives. The candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, creativity, resourcefulness and organization. A Master's degree or higher is preferred. DUTIES
When you work at the Volpe Center you work with people like you –talented professionals who enjoy applying their expertise in the service of others and resolving real-world transportation problems. We are located in the culturally diverse and academically rich city of Cambridge, MA (Kendall Square), and offer competitive benefits, and a flexible and family-friendly work environment including on-site child-care services. Additional positions may be filled throughout the Volpe Center. Volpe is committed to fostering and all-inclusive diverse workforce where employees feel valued for their unique backgrounds and qualities and have a sense of belonging and engagement in helping to advance transportation for the public good. If you or someone you know is interested, I encourage you or them to apply. We are looking for a diverse pool of well qualified candidates. The announcement is posted on USA Jobs - http://www.usajobs.gov/ and is linked to the Volpe Careers site https://www.volpe.dot.gov/about-us/careers. Please feel free to forward this message that provides the information session details to anyone who may be interested in applying to this position. Current Volpe employees with duty stations other than Cambridge, MA may apply for this position and may remain in their current duty station, if selected. Salary will be adjusted in accordance with the locality pay of the specific area. Salaries for areas are available on the OPM website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2019/general-schedule Announcements are posted to the Public and to Merit Promotion eligible applicants on http://www.usajobs.gov/. Please know that Merit Promotion announcements are the vehicle through which Federal employees generally apply for Federal positions. Application deadline: November 5, 2019 GIS SPECIALIST (DATA SCIENTIST), GS-0150-9/11/12 Merit Promotion Announcement: OST.RVOLPE-2020-0012: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/549721300 Public Announcement: OST.RVOLPE-2020-0013: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/549721800
DATA SCIENTIST, GS-1501-9/11/12 Merit Promotion Announcement: OST.RVOLPE-2020-0014: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/549720200 Public Announcement: OST.RVOLPE-2020-0015: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/549721100
Informational session: Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 12:00 -12:30 pm in Learning Center (Rm 2- 143) at the Volpe Center in Cambridge, MA, OR call-in no. 1-877-336-1839/Access Code: 6481986. Julianne Schwarzer, Chief for the Policy Analysis and Strategic Planning Division and Aaron Jette, Chief of the Program Development and Strategic Planning Division will hold an information session at this time to describe the position and to answer any questions interested candidates may have. Arthur Bakis from Human Resources will be there to inform and answer questions on the application process. Please direct any questions to Arthur Bakis (617-494-2450) Volpe Human Resources
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