Social Science Research Specialist Multiple Selections May Be Made

We're Looking for a skilled Social Science Research Specialist Multiple Selections May Be Made in the U.s. Secret Service based in Washington, District of Columbia. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

You must demonstrate at least one (1) year of the defined specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level and meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR). OPMs Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) is defined as: https://www.opm.gov/policydataoversight/classificationqualifications/generalschedulequalificationstandards/0100/socialscienceseries0101/ Basic Requirements: Degree: behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position (transcripts required) OR 2. Combination of education and experiencethat provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field (transcripts required). OR 3. 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 GS09: You qualify for the GS09 level (starting salary 68405) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS07 level performing duties such as: performing routine tasks assignments and research that develops an understanding for the prevention of targeted violence threat assessment terrorism criminal behavior and intelligence and performing research factfinding analysis and evaluation of raw data or Masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higherlevel graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. if related or A combination of graduate education and experience. This will be calculated using your rsum and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. GS11: You qualify for the GS11 level (starting salary 82764) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS09 level performing duties such as: researching analyzing compiling and interpreting research results conducting presentations on the prevention of targeted violence threat assessment terrorism criminal behavior and intelligence using new and innovative research techniques to evaluate synthesize and summarize data collected and summarizing the research findings and implications or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years progressively higherlevel graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related or A combination of graduate education and experience. This will be calculated using your rsum and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. If you are qualifying based on education you must submit a copy of your transcripts unofficial are acceptable. In order for a graduate degree to meet the education requirements courses completed as part of the graduate degree must demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities (KSA) to do the work. Please see the How You Will be Evaluated section for a list of the KSAs. 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. Qualifications Must Be Met: The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date listed in this announcement. Appointments may be made at the GS09 or GS11 level and the full performance level is GS13. Qualified applicants will be referred at each grade level for which they qualify. You are also required to submit unofficial transcripts(s) for each degree (i.e. Bachelors Masters and Ph.D etc.) that you possess if your qualifications will be based on education or to meet the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR).

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.