Interdisciplinary Social Scientist Natural Resources Specialist

We're Looking for a skilled Interdisciplinary Social Scientist Natural Resources Specialist in the Forest Service based in North Bend, Washington. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

You are required to meet the eligibility requirements of the Recent Graduate program as described below in order to be considered for this position. You must meet all the eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for the Social Scientist go to: https://www.opm.gov/policydataoversight/classificationqualifications/generalschedulequalificationstandards/0100/socialscienceseries0101/ For more information on the qualifications for the Social Scientist go to: https://www.opm.gov/policydataoversight/classificationqualifications/generalschedulequalificationstandards/0400/generalnaturalresourcesmanagementandbiologicalsciencesseries0401/ The minimum qualification requirements for each grade level of this vacancy announcement are described below: RECENT GRADUATES PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY To be eligible you must meet one of the following requirements: Completed all requirements for an associates bachelors masters professional doctorate vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two years OR If you are a current student who is in the process of completing your degree academic documentation must accompany your application package to validate your upcoming graduation date (you must complete all degree requirements within nine months of the application closing date to be considered a Recent Graduate) OR Due to military service obligation you were precluded from applying to the Recent Graduate Program during any portion of the twoyear eligibility period described above. This eligibility period cannot extend more than six years from the date on which the requirement for the academic degree or certificate was received. You must possess the qualifications requirements identified below to be considered qualified for this position. Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Basic Requirement: Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. GS0101: Degree: Successful completion of a full 4year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelors or higher degree that included a major field of study in 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. GS0401: Degree: Successful completion of a full 4year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelors or higher degree that included a major field of study in biological sciences agriculture natural resource management chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Successful completion of a full 4year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelors or higher degree in a major field of study that included 24 semester hours in course work in biological sciences agriculture natural resource management chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Related course work generally refers to courses that may be accepted as part of the program major. OR Combination of education and experience that included 24 semester hours in course work in biological sciences agriculture natural resource management chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the position AND experience sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possess the knowledge skills and abilities required to perform work in the occupation that is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4year course of study with a major in the appropriate field needed to perform the work of the occupation. In addition to meeting the basic requirement you must also possess experience and/or directly related education in the amounts listed below. Specialized Experience Requirement: 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. For the GS7 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS5 grade level Specialized experience is defined as meeting two or more of the following: Assisting with providing program input into the natural resources planning process Assisting with developing portions of an annual program of work Assisting with tracking permit holder status and Assisting with creating recreation and nonrecreation special use permits in a database. OR one full year of graduate level education OR an appropriate combination of graduate level education and specialized experience OR Superior Academic Achievement (to determine if you are eligible go to: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds04.asp).The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work. Please note that Superior Academic Achievement can only be applied if you have graduated or completed (or expect to complete within 9 months) all the requirements for a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work.

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.