Social Scientist

We're Looking for a skilled Social Scientist in the Department Of Energy - Agency Wide based in Germantown, Maryland. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position. or 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. or 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS13: A qualified candidates online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Conducting scientific research in the social sciences in areas relevant to understanding factors affecting the advancement of students and professionals in the educational and/or workplace environments. Contributing to studies or evaluations focused on understanding or addressing barriers to participation and advancement in STEM fields by individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. Contributing to published research results or summary technical reports related to one or more social science fields (e.g. sociology experimental organizational or social psychology demography anthropology ethnography economics/workforce research or other relevant disciplines). SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS14: A qualified candidates online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS13) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Conducting independent scientific research in the social sciences using applicable social science methodologies to understand factors affecting the advancement of women or individuals from underrepresented backgrounds particularly in STEM education workplace environments or careers. Designing proposals programs or organizations to identify the use of evidencebased practices or to assess the outcomes or impacts of the implementation of evidencebased practices. Publishing research findings from behavioral or social science research studies in the peer reviewed literature or presenting applied research findings to relevant organizational leaders clients or stakeholders. Collaborating with professional and technical subject matter experts or other key stakeholders to identify or assess the impacts or outcomes of the implementation of evidencedbased practices within programs or organizations. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: scientific research (must demonstrate one year of full time work 40 hours a week) volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps) as well as work for other communitybased philanthropic and social organizations. 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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered well qualified you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section and 2) be rated wellqualified which is defined as scoring in the in Well Qualified category (or higher). You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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.