[ES_JOBS_NET] Social Scientist/Physical Scientist, USGS, North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center, Boulder, CO

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

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Overview
*        Open & closing dates

 03/11/2019 to 03/22/2019

*        Service

Competitive

*        Pay scale & grade

GS 11

*        Salary

$66,577 to $86,553 per year

*        Appointment type

Term - This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months with possible extensions up to a total of 4 years without further competition. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status in the Federal service.

*        Work schedule

Full-Time
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Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Telework eligible

Yes as determined by agency policy
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Announcement number

RES-2019-0136

Control number

526853300
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Summary

What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position?

Salary: $66,577 (Step 01) to $86,553 (Step 10)

NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.
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Responsibilities

The North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (NC CASC - https://casc.usgs.gov/) works with natural and cultural resource managers to gather the scientific information and build the tools needed to help fish, wildlife, and ecosystems adapt to the impacts of climate variability and change. As a Social Scientist/Physical Scientist within the NC CASC, some of your specific duties will include:
o   Provides administrative, logistical, and scientific support for NC CASC Leadership pursuant to the overall operation and management of the NC CASC.
o   Assists with monitoring the progress of science projects funded by the NC CASC to assure that work is satisfactory and meets USGS science excellence and publication requirements.
o   Supports the delivery of actionable science for informed decision-making, with particular emphasis on knowledge co-production and science translation.
o   Prepares oral and written summaries and syntheses, reports, documents, and briefing materials to support translation of scientific results of NC CASC projects and other relevant research for partners and stakeholders.
o   Provides facilitation and organizational support for meetings, workshops, and trainings with partners and stakeholders, in addition to logistical support for event planning and implementation.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - Approximately 2 nights each month.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

11

Requirements
Conditions of Employment

  *   Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
  *   Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
  *   Selectee may be subject to serving a one-year trial period.
  *   Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license & safe driving record.
  *   More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.

Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position

  *   Because this position requires travel for official business, the selectee will be required to apply for a charge card within 30 calendar days of appointment.  Individuals who have delinquent account balances from a previous Government charge card will be required to satisfy their existing obligation before a new card can be issued.
  *   A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
  *   Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.

Qualifications

Social Scientist, GS-0101-11:

BASIC REQUIREMENT:  Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position; OR 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. (CLICK HERE<https://www2.usgs.gov/humancapital/sw/quals/undergrad2p.html#5> FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE); OR Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

In addition to the basic requirement stated above, applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-11 level:

--3-years of progressively higher level graduate education (54 semester hours, 81 quarter hours or the equivalent) leading to a Ph.D. degree in behavioral or social science or other directly related field of study or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in behavioral or social science or other directly related field of study if it provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position to be filled.

--OR 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal service.  Examples of such experience may include: supporting social science projects/studies related to analyzing and interpreting research on the impacts of and solutions to climatic and other environmental changes relevant to natural and cultural resources; participating in research efforts; preparing summaries, reports, documents and presentations; and independently performing moderately difficult and responsible scientific work.

--OR a combination of successfully completed graduate level education, as described above, that is beyond the second year of progressive graduate study and professional experience, as described above. (CLICK HERE<https://www2.usgs.gov/humancapital/sw/quals/grad2.html#11> FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE GRADUATE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

Physical Scientist, GS-1301-11:

BASIC REQUIREMENT: Applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Physical Scientist, all grade levels.

A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours or the equivalent in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR  B. A combination of education and experience--education equivalent to one of the majors shown in "A" above (24 semester hours or the equivalent in physical science, engineering, or mathematics) that included at least 24 semester hours or the equivalent in physical science and/or related engineering science as described above, plus appropriate experience and/or additional education for a total of 4 years. The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in "A" above. (CLICK HERE<https://www2.usgs.gov/humancapital/sw/quals/undergrad2p.html#5> FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above, applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-11 level:

--3-years of progressively higher level graduate education (54 semester hours, 81 quarter hours or the equivalent) leading to a Ph.D. degree in physical science or other directly related field of study or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in physical science or other directly related field of study if it provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position to be filled.

--OR 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal service.  Examples of such experience may include: independently responsible for a well-defined study or for a phase of a larger study that required the planning and carrying out of routine physical science work; selecting and making minor adaptations to procedures and accepted practices; handling unexpected conditions arising in the normal course of the work; independently performing moderately difficult and responsible scientific work.

--OR a combination of successfully completed graduate level education, as described, above that is beyond the second year of progressive graduate study and professional experience, as described above. (CLICK HERE<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/grad2.html#11> FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE GRADUATE EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE)

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

  *   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.
  *   Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars/quals/foreign.html.

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