Social Scientist Research

We're Looking for a skilled Social Scientist Research in the Environmental Protection Agency based in Narragansett, Rhode Island. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements including any requirements described in the Education section by the closing date of this announcement. In addition to the basic entry education requirements you must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as described below: To qualify for the Research GS12 level you must have one of the following: 1 year of fulltime specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS11 level defined as participating in quantitative or qualitative experiments related to human or environmental health participating as a team member in evidencebuilding activities and communicating experimental findings or results to others Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree the education must be directly related and provide the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position OR equivalent combination of education and experience To qualify for the GS13 level you must have 1 year of fulltime specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS12 level defined as independently conducting quantitative and qualitative experiments related to human or environmental health conducting or leading evidencebuilding activities and communicating research results and experimental results in peerreviewed publications. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Knowledge of social science experimental design and analysis 2) Skill in written communication sufficient to provide guidance 3) Ability to apply social science techniques to a wide array of environmental or human health problems 4) Knowledge of evidencebuilding techniques and practices 5) Skill in building logic models 6) Skill in oral communication 7) Ability to build and maintain professional relationships 8) Ability to perform contracting duties. 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.