- Position Title
- Social Scientist (Recent Grad)
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS AR-24-12562611-RG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, October 9, 2024 to Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Recent Grad
1.
When did you obtain your latest degree or certificate (provide month/year in the space below)?
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Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
Please indicate which of the following best describes your eligibility for the Recent Graduate Program?
2.
I meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the Social Science Series, 0101, because I have:
3.
In addition to meeting one of the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess in performing the work of a Social Scientist GS-09 or equivalent grade level in the Federal service.
4.
In addition to meeting one of the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess in performing the work of a Social Scientist GS-11 or equivalent grade level in the Federal service.
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With what social science methodologies do you have experience? (Select all that apply)
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Have you performed economic or social/community analysis?
7.
What is your experience conducting social impact analyses or community impact assessments?
8.
What is your experience conducting economic or social science analyses of the effects of changing environmental conditions on a community?
9.
Do you have experience with the development and execution of strategic planning processes, including the application of goals and objectives consistent with the mission of an agency or organization at the level of project and/or program and/or other organizational units?
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Which of the following types of analyses and tests have you used in regards to social, behavioral, or economic science analyses? (Select all that apply)
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What is your experience collecting social science data?
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What is your experience collecting, organizing, and disseminating social science data?
13.
What best describes your experiences conducting impact analyses of the effectiveness of risk communication and messages about uncertainty?
14.
Do you have experience working in groups and with interdisciplinary teams; organizing meetings and gaining cooperation from others in conducting social science analysis?
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What is your experience in making oral presentations of social science research to internal and external stakeholders?
16.
What is the extent of your experience working with social media tools and your knowledge of social media best practices?
17.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience preparing briefing materials, reports and presentations?
18.
Please characterize your level of experience analyzing and communicating authoritative recommendations on highly complex and sensitive issues and policies.
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.