Social Scientist

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.

This position is located in National Operations Center (NOC) / Division of Resource Services.

We expect to fill one (1) vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Qualifications:

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.

FOR GS-12: In addition to meeting the education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Must have experience with reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing social science data related to land use planning or natural resource management decisions or authorizations while working under supervision; AND experience as a member of interdisciplinary teams.

FOR GS-13: In addition to meeting the education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Must have experience with reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing social science data related to land use planning or natural resource management decisions or authorizations while working independently; AND experience leading interdisciplinary teams.

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.

Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the announcement.

Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.

Salary : $82,830 - $128,043