Social Science Analyst

We're Looking for a skilled Social Science Analyst in the Agricultural Marketing Service based in Richmond, Virginia. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education as defined below. BASIC REQUIREMENT: In order to be considered for this announcement applicants must meet one or more of the following: a.Degree: behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR b. 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 c. 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement applicants must demonstrate the below: FOR THE GS13 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local county state Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Leading multiple research projects on farm and food systems topics including developing and evaluating research scopes of work designing and executing studies and analyzing results to inform program and policy decisions. Developing implementing and improving researchbased outreach technical assistance or educational tools for local and regional food system stakeholders including state agencies farmers markets producers food hubs institutions and other community partners. Experience working with partners across local state or federal agencies and/or collaborating with a variety of local food systems stakeholders to increase support for demand for and supply of local and regional food. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified. You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school college or university. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AT THE GS13 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. 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 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.