Social Scientist

We're Looking for a skilled Social Scientist in the National Park Service based in Lakewood, Colorado. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement03/07/2024unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position starting and ending dates of employment (month/year) and the resume must reflect full and/or parttime or total number of hours worked (i.e. work 40 hours a week rather than indicating fulltime). If parttime the hours must be annotated to be able to prorate the amount of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position you must meet one the following Basic Requirements in order to be eligible for this position: If you do not meet these basic requirements you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. Degree in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position I have a combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field Four 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 AND To qualify for this position at the GS13 grade level you must possess all of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS12 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: (1) Technical expertise in cultural resources affiliated with abandoned mineral lands and oil and gas sites projects and impacts. (2) Experience in site and literature historical and other investigations preparing documents and reports and ensuring integration of cultural resource guidance authorities (such as NHPA Section 106 and 110 and NEPA) and mitigation measures into project planning and design. (3) Experience in project management particularly the natural and cultural resource compliance components but also tracking all project phases outreach and briefing upper management. (4) Experience and expertise in historical research required products and requirements of state historic preservation offices. (5) Experience in working with contractors contracting documents field staff and databases. You must include hours per week worked. You must include months years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Parttime hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as varies. Experience listed as fulltime will be credited at 40 hours per week. Volunteer Experience: 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.