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This announcement is for two Social Scientist, GS- 0101-12 positions with the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, one in the National Wildlife Refuge Program and one in the International Affairs Program.
This is a term position expected to last 13 months but may be extended up to a total of 4 years at management's discretion.
05/10/2022 to 06/01/2022
$68,299 - $88,792 per year
GS 12
2 vacancies in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Term - 13 months
Full-time
Competitive
None
No
No
MR-22-11479662-IS-DE
653532900
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Open to all U.S. Citizens. ICTAP/CTAP eligibles.
As a Social Scientist your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
--Provide social science technical support to efforts addressing complex wildlife or other natural resource conservation issues with both social and ecological drivers. This technical assistance supports and directly impacts the planning, design, delivery, and evaluation of natural resource management efforts and policy development.
--Provide technical guidance on socio-ecological problem framing, situation analysis, stakeholder identification and assessment, and systematic planning for regional or Program priorities.
--Participate in the development of systematic approaches to evaluation and provides advice and guidance to the field staff and/or managers to ensure consistency and ability to use data for national-level reporting.
--Develop tools and resources for practitioners focused on integrating social science into natural resource planning and management such as frequently asked questions (FAQs) and targeted social science guidance that can be used across the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
--Work in partnership with practitioners in the program to apply social science theories and methods so that practitioners can identify the social and economic aspects of their work.
PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.
PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
This announcement is for two GS 12 social scientist positions.
One is in the Combating Wildlife Trafficking Branch of the International Affairs Program. The incumbent will provide social science support for programming, combat trafficking , assisting in the planning and evaluation efforts aimed at understanding the motivations of actors involved in wildlife trafficking and changing their behaviors through interventions based on robust social and behavioral science.
One is in the Human Dimensions Branch of the National Wildlife Refuge System. The incumbent will provide social science support of wildlife disease prevention, preparation, detection and response activities, such as motivations for wildlife movement, risk perceptions around disease, behavior change campaigns, and social tolerance.
The salary will be based upon duty station and locality pay once selected. Locality tables may be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2022/general-schedule/.
This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.
PCS relocation expenses is not authorized.
One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/"
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you meet the qualifications your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. Note: If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications which resulted in you being listed in the highest quality category, you may lose consideration, or be assigned to a lower quality category for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
--Knowledge of and skill in applying conservation social science concepts, theory, and methods to identify research needs, provide technical support, and identify data-gaps to inform management decisions for complex natural resource management issues at site-specific, regional or national scales.
--Knowledge of, and skill in applying, evaluation principles, practices, and methods to monitor and evaluate both large-scale and site-specific efforts.
--Knowledge of, and skill in applying, adult learning and instructional principles, practices and methods of delivery (i.e., lesson design, team exercises, interactive activities, and group discussions) sufficient to effectively develop and deliver in-person, online, and asynchronous training on the foundational principles of the conservation social sciences.
--Skill in applying formal (presentations, webinars, technical write-ups) and informal (one-on-one discussion, articles for popular media) communications techniques to effectively communicate complex conservation social science topics to audiences who may be unfamiliar with the content.
--Ability to build and maintain relationships with social science and non-social science staff across the Service to increase the awareness and impact of other social science efforts and ensure social science considerations in other aspects of Service decision making.
All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. The category ratings for this position are: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified
The category rating process protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).
You must submit a complete application package. We will not make assumptions about your experience and/or education.
Required Documents:
1. Resume: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job duties. Include name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone number. Additional information on what to include can be found here. Your experience needs to address every required qualification.
2. College Transcripts: Please refer to the education section above for additional information. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. A copy of your official transcripts may be required if you are selected.
Additional Documentation, if applicable:
1. Cover Letter
2. Veterans' Preference Documentation: If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 Member Copy 2 or 4 showing you were honorably discharged. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, attach an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference in addition to the proof required by that form (i.e. VA letter). You may not be awarded preference if you do not attach the correct Veteran Documentation as specified above.
3. CTAP/ICTAP Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Review the appointment eligibility criteria in the application preview linked below. The eligibility section of the application allows you to choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy announcement. You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to and submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section or the application text.
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