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We're Looking for a skilled Social Scientist in the U.s. Fish And Wildlife Service based in Seattle, Washington. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.
The Successful Applicant
Only experience and education obtained by 09/13/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement 0101 Series: 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 year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS11 in the Federal service. Specialized Experience may include: 1) applied conservation social science disciplines to improve natural resource management practices and processes. (e.g. the application of human values attitudes and behaviors stakeholder or community engagement sociodemographics conflict resolution or strategic communications) 2) applied evaluation principles or methods to monitor and evaluate conservation or engagement strategies or programs 3) collaborated with natural resource practitioners to increase awareness and impact of social science to address complex natural resource issues engage communities or build partnerships 4) communicated social science to natural resource practitioners including presentations and briefings to practitioners and decisionmakers 5) led interdisciplinary teams to integrate social science to address complex natural resource management issues engage communities or build partnerships. Education: There is no substitution for education at this 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 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. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically i. Area of Consideration. ii. Timeingrade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPMs Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS) wage grade positions applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements
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.