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Job opening: Social Scientist

Salary: $139 395 - 181 216 per year
Published at: Oct 08 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. About the Office of the Chief Financial Officer: OCFO This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.*EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.

Duties

You will:

Requirements

  • You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
  • You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.

Qualifications

NOTE:  You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement. In addition to the basic entry education requirements, you must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as described below: To qualify for the GS-14 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level defined as planning and implementing translational research projects in the context of environmental justice and equity; providing technical expertise and responding to questions from stakeholders related to social science research; and evaluating and critiquing reports. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Skill in qualitative and quantitative methods of program evaluation. Knowledge of social science and behavioral science research methods and techniques. Ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary and administrative work groups to achieve goals. Ability to evaluate program effectiveness and impact. Skill in oral communication sufficient to provide recommendations and explain findings. Skill in written communication. Skill in data interpretation and analysis sufficient to support the development of agency initiatives, policies, and practices. Skill in preparing grants and/or cooperative agreements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Education

You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; OR a combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major, as listed; OR four years of experience that demonstrate you have acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major, as listed.

Contacts

  • Address Environmental Protection Agency OMS/OHCO/RCD 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW WJC Bldg North, Mail Code 1448K Washington, District of Columbia 20460 United States
  • Name: Michelle Diaz
  • Phone: 202-564-2604
  • Email: [email protected]

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