The incumbent serves as a Social Scientist in the Office of Civil Rights Evaluation. The incumbent is responsible for conducting research studies on social science topics related to civil rights, including analyses of data using statistical and data base software packages, literature reviews, analysis of laws and regulations, collection of data and other information, and design and conduct of interviews and surveys.

Duties

(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)

Requirements

Qualifications

Grade 11:BASIC REQUIREMENTSA. Successful completion of a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in the behavioral or social sciences, or in a related discipline that included at least 24 semester/36 quarter hours in the behavioral or social sciences.OR B. 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.ORC. Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSIn addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have had either specialized experience and/or directly related education in the amounts shown below. Education and experience may be combined to meet the total experience requirements.1. The applicant must have completed three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree when it provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.OR2. The applicant must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-9.Specialized experience includes work where you assisted with collecting, reviewing, analyzing, and organizing statistical information using public and private data sources and archives; assisted with analyzing data such as income, education, employment, occupational classifications, housing, social services, etc., of minorities, women, older persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of various national origins and religions; consulted with federal, state, and local agency officials, officials of private organizations, and members of the public to secure information on the administration of government programs to counter discrimination based on sex, race, national origin, religion, age, and disability; assisted with conducting field surveys using questionnaires and interviews to secure firsthand information on possible discrimination; reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of federal state, and local civil rights enforcement programs; assisted with identifying key social science issues and constraints that can be overcome by policy, legislative, or other initiatives; and wrote comprehensive reports regarding such research.Grade 12:BASIC REQUIREMENTSA. Successful completion of a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in the behavioral or social sciences, or in a related discipline that included at least 24 semester/36 quarter hours in the behavioral or social sciences.ORB. 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.ORC. Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSIn addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-11.Specialized experience includes work where you collected, review, analyzed, and organized statistical information using public and private data sources and archives; analyzed data such as income, education, employment, occupational classifications, housing, social services, etc., of minorities, women, older persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of various national origins and religions; consulted with federal, state, and local agency officials, officials of private organizations, and members of the public to secure information on the administration of government programs to counter discrimination based on sex, race, national origin, religion, age, and disability; conducted field surveys using questionnaires and interviews to secure firsthand information on possible discrimination; reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of federal state, and local civil rights enforcement programs; identified key social science issues and constraints that can be overcome by policy, legislative, or other initiatives; and wrote comprehensive reports regarding such research.Grade 13:BASIC REQUIREMENTSA. Successful completion of a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in the behavioral or social sciences, or in a related discipline that included at least 24 semester/36 quarter hours in the behavioral or social sciences.OR B. 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.ORC. Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSIn addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have had one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12. Specialized experience includes work where you oversaw and managed the collection, review, analysis, and organization of statistical information using public and private data sources and archives; analyzed data such as income, education, employment, occupational classifications, housing, social services, etc., of minorities, women, older persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of various national origins and religions; consulted with federal, state, and local agency officials, officials of private organizations, and members of the public to secure information on the administration of government programs to counter discrimination based on sex, race, national origin, religion, age, and disability; conducted field surveys using questionnaires and interviews to secure firsthand information on possible discrimination; reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of federal state, and local civil rights enforcement programs; identified key social science issues and constraints that can be overcome by policy, legislative, or other initiatives; and wrote comprehensive reports regarding such research. 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Contacts

• Address U.S. Commission on Civil Rights 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, Dist of Columbia 20425 US
• Name: Janice Minor
• Email: [email protected]