Research Social Scientist

We're Looking for a skilled Research Social Scientist in the Geological Survey based in Kearneysville, West Virginia. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

Basic Education Requirements for 0101 Series: Degree: 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. For GS12: In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS12 level: One year of appropriate professional experience that is in or directly related to the duties of the position to be filled is qualifying if it is equivalent to at least the GS11 level in the Federal service and if it equipped the applicant with the knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of such experience may include planning and executing complex natural resource science studies which usually involved intensive investigations into recognized phenomena. This work typically involved conventional methods and techniques though it required going beyond clear precedents and required adapting methods to the problems at hand and interpreting findings in terms of their scientific significance. At this level social scientists have the ability to independently perform scientific work of considerable difficulty. 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.