Interdisciplinary Social Science Biological Science Physical Science Information Specialist

We're Looking for a skilled Interdisciplinary Social Science Biological Science Physical Science Information Specialist in the Forest Service based in Ketchikan, Alaska. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

In order to qualify you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position visit the Office of Personnel Managements General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled in any of the job series listed below. Basic Requirement: Social Science Information Specialist GS0101 series Successful completion of a full 4year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelors or higher degree that included a major field of study in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position OR A combination of education and experience that included course work that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field OR Four (4) years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. Biological Science Information Specialist GS0401 series Successful completion of a full 4year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelors or higher degree that included a major field of study in biological sciences agriculture natural resource management chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the position OR A combination of education and experience that included 24 semester hours in course work in biological sciences agriculture natural resource management chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the position AND experience sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities required to perform work in the occupation that is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4year course of study with a major in the appropriate field needed to perform the work of the occupation. Physical Science Information Specialist GS1301 series Successful completion of a full 4year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelors or higher degree that included a major field of study in physical science engineering or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics dynamics properties of materials and electronics OR A combination of education and experience that included 24 semester hours in course work in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics dynamics properties of materials and electronics AND experience sufficient to demonstrate the Knowledge skills and abilities required to perform work in the occupation. In addition to meeting the basic requirement you must also possess experience and/or directly related education in the amounts listed below. Specialized Experience Requirement: For GS11: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS09 grade level OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education as described above (beyond what is required for a masters degree i.e. more than 36 semester hours leading to a Ph.D.). Examples of specialized experience include: Worked with managers and resource specialists to determine type amount and level of information required to develop and analyze ecosystem management alternatives Assisted with developing data dictionaries data models and metadata for multidisciplinary information and geospatial applications Applied applicable principles to facilitate geospatial model design and analysis procedures related to natural resource and relevant socioeconomic data and products Operated complex computer systems and software packages and used established procedures to produce intricately detailed maps and graphics for a variety of natural resource programs and planning documents. 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.

What’s on Offer

The role offers excellent opportunities for top performers to further develop their competencies as a social worker and improving the lives of people.