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Position Title
Social Science Analyst (College Graduate)
Agency
Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research
Announcement Number
23-HUD-1681-X Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, May 22, 2023 to Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. All applicants are REQUIRED to submit all undergraduate and graduate college transcripts, including transcripts from transfer schools no later than the date indicated in the announcement. Transcripts may be unofficial at the time of application, but an official transcript is required if a job offer is extended.

I am applying for the College Graduates Program based on the following statement. Select the one statement that applies.
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3. Please indicate the date your baccalaureate or graduate degree was earned or will be earned. (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government? (limit characters)
3. If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)? (limit characters)
4. Are you a current Federal employee? (limit characters)
5. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held. (limit 250 characters)
Assessment 1
Basic Requirements: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
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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.
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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.
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1. Select the one answer that best reflects your education and/or experience as it relates to the Basic Requirement of this position. (limit characters)
REMINDER: You must submit a transcript / list of courses OR proof that you meet the requirement through a combination of experience and education in order to be qualified for the position. (limit characters)
To be qualified for this position at the GS-9 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level, or equivalent, which is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement and has equipped the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position successfully.
Specialized experience is defined as follows:
- Identifying research questions and defining outcomes for social science research efforts in one of the following substantive areas: poverty, housing, social determinants of health, or community development.
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Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related
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You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.
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2. Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education level. (limit characters)
3. Make sure experience is clearly documented in your resume. Please give the dates/resume reference when you gained this experience so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit. (limit characters)