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We're Looking for a skilled Social Scientist in the Geological Survey based in Austin, Texas. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.
The Successful Applicant
Eligibility Requirements In order to be eligible for an appointment under the Pathways Recent Graduate Program you must meet the following requirements: You must be a recent graduate who has completed within the previous two years an associates bachelors masters professional doctorate vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution such as an accredited technical or vocational school a 2 or 4year college or university a graduate or professional school (e.g. law school medical school) or a postsecondary home school curriculum. Note: Certificate program is defined as postsecondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of fulltime study thats part of an accredited collegelevel technical trade vocational or business school curriculum. Veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation begin their 2year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty however eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which the degree or certificate was obtained. The date of release or discharge from active duty should be later than the date the degree or certificate was obtained. Qualification Requirements BASIC REQUIREMENT: Applicants must meet A B or C below to satisfy the basic requirement for Social Scientist all grade levels. A: Degree: behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position. 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. 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. FOR GS11: In addition to the basic education requirements as stated above applicants must have one year of specialized experience at or equal to the next lower grade level. Examples of this experience may include but are not limited to: Examples of GS11 level work may include: collecting and analyzing social and economic data Investigating human dimensions of water resources issues such as extreme events water availability and climate change Assist with the development of training education and risk assessment or structured decision making activities pertinent to the mission area. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the 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.