- Position Title
- Social Scientist
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-PATH-24-12061218-RG-MW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 18, 2023 to Friday, December 22, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Please mark "YES" to all eligibility options below for which you wish to be considered. We can only verify eligibility options for which you claim and provide proper documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section of the announcement for specific requirements.
2.
Are you a recent graduate who meets the eligibility requirements described below for a Pathways Recent Graduate appointment?
- You must be a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution such as an accredited technical or vocational school; a 2- or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum. NOTE: Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that's part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum. *OR*
- Veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation begin their 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty; however, eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which the degree or certificate was obtained. The date of release or discharge from active duty should be later than the date the degree or certificate was obtained.
3.
When did you obtain your latest degree or certificate (provide month/year in the space below)?
(limit 100 characters)
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
Basic Requirements for GS-0101: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Social Scientist positions.
2.
GS-11: Choose one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the basic requirement for Social Scientist positions.
3.
Coordinate project team's abilities and available time with requirements of established research objectives and plans in order to accomplish project goals.
4.
Coordinate data collection for social surveys of visitors, citizens, and/or employees.
5.
Apply statistical analysis methods and procedures used in studying the human dimensions of natural, physical, or social sciences to develop research instruments, collect data, identify data gaps, and analyze and interpret data.
6.
Utilize professional knowledge of principles, theories and techniques of the social sciences to address complex interdisciplinary problems.
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Investigate human-natural resource or human-hazards interactions by applying concepts of human dimensions of natural resources.
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Work with a wide range of senior and junior scientists and managers to summarize and synthesize complex sets of scientific data and information.
9.
Manage time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results; and to management and prioritize tasks from multiple sources.
10.
Prepare oral and written scientific documents for scientific conferences, reports, and peer-reviewed publications on water resources studies/investigations.
11.
Apply qualitative or quantitative social science research methods to collect data, analyze data and interpret results within the context of developing environmental or technical/scientific communication products.
12.
Lead and coordinate science research and applications on innovative uses of participatory models, citizen science, and other approaches to engage broader public connections.
13.
Experience with environmental risk assessment and response planning.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.