Social Scientist

We're Looking for a skilled Social Scientist in the U.s. Fish And Wildlife Service based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

Only experience and education obtained by 03/29/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement: I have a degree in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR I have a combination of education and experience that provided me with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. OR I have four (4) years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that I have acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. Minimum Qualification GS7: One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS5 in the Federal service. Experience may include: 1) assist with applying conservation social science disciplines to improve established natural resource management practices and processes 2) analyze conservation data to provide detailed reports of findings to various audiences 3) create presentations and briefings to provide conservation social science training and outreach. OR I have successfully completed one full year (18 semester hours) of graduate education in human dimensions of natural resources environmental studies political science sociology or a closelyrelated field which provided me with the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position. OR I have Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A): Successful completion of a 4year course of study leading to a bachelors degree in a field of study that demonstrates the competencies required by this position with either (1) a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale (2) a 3.5 GPA based on a 4.0 scale for all required courses completed in a qualifying major field of study at either the time of application or during the last two years of your undergraduate curriculum (3) class standing of upper third of the graduating class in the college university or a major subdivision of the college or (4) membership in a National Scholastic Honor Society certified by the Association of College Honor Societies excluding freshman honor societies. OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100 of the requirement. Minimum Qualification GS9: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS07 grade level in federal service. Experience may include: 1) Utilize conservation social science disciplines to improve natural resource management practices and processes. Examples include familiarity with human values attitudes and behaviors stakeholder engagement sociodemographic conflict resolution or strategic communications. 2) Managing project logistics and coordination such as database management protocol development or developing timelines. 3) Contributing to development of tools and resources for natural resource practitioners focused on integrating conservation social science into natural resource planning or management. OR I have successfully completed two years of progressively higherlevel graduate education leading to a masters degree or masters or equivalent graduate degree in human dimensions of natural resources environmental studies political science sociology or a closelyrelated field which provided me with the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position. OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100 of the requirement. 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.