Social Scientist

We're Looking for a skilled Social Scientist in the Environmental Protection Agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

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 GS15 level you must have 1 year of fulltime specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS14 level defined as providing national direction and support for the use of compliance and enforcement information management systems. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of strategic compliance and enforcement programs across a broad range of environmental statutes. Skill in applying statistics data analysis and evidencebased decisionmaking across a range of social science disciplines. Ability to lead and complete implementation of specific major projects and miscellaneous assignments of national significance. Knowledge of EPA administrative policies and procedures. Skill in written communication sufficient to prepare reports and briefings Knowledge of the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Executive Branch Employees. Skill in interpersonal and administrative organization and coordination. Knowledge of oversight policies of the EPA Office of Inspector General and U.S. Government Accountability Office. Skill in dealing effectively with and maintaining good working relationships with highranking officials. Ability to prepare reports briefing materials and testimony for delivery at meetings with highranking officials. 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 parttime work experience read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

What’s on Offer

The role offers excellent opportunities for top performers to further develop their competencies as a social worker and improving the lives of people.