Social Scientist

We're Looking for a skilled Social Scientist in the U.s. Fish And Wildlife Service based in Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

Only experience and education obtained by 05/20/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement: Degree: A degree in behavioral or social science or related discipline appropriate to the position such as psychology social ecology sociology or anthropology. OR A 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 Experience: 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. AND Minimum Qualification GS12 One full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include: 1) working internationally and/or crossculturally in conservation social science to improve natural resource policy and practice 2) applying social/behavioral science theories and methods to understand cultural values beliefs and other factors that influence human behavior especially around sensitive topics 3) developing implementing and evaluating evidencebased behavior change interventions 4) communicating social science information to diverse audiences and 5) collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to integrate robust social science to address complex natural resource management issues such as poaching and wildlife trafficking species recovery wildlife health or private lands conservation. 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.

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.