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We're Looking for a skilled Social Scientist Climate Adaptation Advisor in the Environmental Protection Agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.
The Successful Applicant
In addition to the educational requirements we are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:To qualify for the GS15 level you need to have at least one year of fulltime experience equivalent to the GS14 level defined asoverseeing or leading scientific studies related to climate science analyzing the impact climate changes have on human or natural systems and translating climate related scientific information (e.g. output from complex global and regional climate models) into information for decisions makers.Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1)Knowledge of federal environmental regulations 2)Knowledge of rulemaking processes 3) Skill in designing and conducting management studies 4)Skill in analyzing policy sufficient to develop recommendations 5)Skill in strategic goal setting 6)Ability to manage projects 7)Ability to lead a diverse professional team 8)Skill in oral communication.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.If you have parttime work experience read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
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.