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 the closing date 12/02/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement 0101 Series: Education: Successfully completed a course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a degree (with a major course of study equivalent to at least 24 semester hours) in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Note: Transcripts are required. OR Experience: Four years of appropriate experience which demonstrates that I have acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field (24 semester hours related to behavioral or social science). OR Combination: Possess an appropriate combination of education and experience that included course work equivalent to a major (i.e. 24 semester hours) in behavioral or social science or closely related disciplines appropriate to the position PLUS appropriate experience. NOTE: Transcripts are required AND Minimum Qualification GS010113 One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS12 in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience must include at least 3 of the 6 requirements: 1) Lead coach and mentor interdisciplinary teams to integrate social science to address complex natural resource management issues 2) Applied conservation social science disciplines to improve natural resource management practices and processes. Examples include the application of human values attitudes and behaviors stakeholder engagement socio demographics conflict resolution or strategic communications 3) Applied approaches to monitor and/or evaluate conservation strategies or programs 4) Applied formal stakeholder assessment techniques to understand audiences and their concerns related to natural resource issues 5) Communicated social science to natural resource practitioners including presentations and briefings to practitioners and decisionmakers aimed at informing and influencing decisions and policy and 6) Collaborated with natural resource practitioners to increase awareness and impact of social science to address complex natural resource issues such as endangered species recovery wildlife health pollinator conservation landscape conservation grassland/sagebrush conservation visitor management or private lands conservation. 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.