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The Department of Commerce ranked top 5 in the 2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government amongst large agencies for the 12th year in a row! The ranking showcases the Department's continued commitment to increasing our employee engagement, employee satisfaction, and positive perceptions towards diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.
07/01/2024 to 07/15/2024
$82,764 - $128,956 per year
ZP 3
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - Employee may be required to travel occassionally to attend seminars, workshops, or conferences and for disaster reconnaissance data collection, as needed.
No
Term
Full-time
Competitive
4
No
No
EL-731-24-12463742-DH
797953900
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
U.S. Citizens
The Research Social Scientist will play a critical role in supporting 1) the NIST Hurricane Maria Program in its ongoing investigation and study of the impacts of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico, as well as the subsequent recovery, 2) the study of Hurricane Fiona, and 3) the NIST Community Resilience Program in its research program focused on providing communities with the science-based tools and guidance they need to improve performance. The candidate will join NIST's world-class research team in Community Resilience and will be responsible for developing, conducting, and reporting on research in the field of social science for NIST work in disaster and failure studies and community resilience. For more about the Hurricane Maria Program, https://www.nist.gov/disaster-failure-studies/hurricane-maria-program and Community Resilience Program, https://www.nist.gov/topics/community-resilience
The Research Social Scientist will provide technical expertise on resilience-related social science, including the application of a range of quantitative and qualitative methods for the measurement of community impacts, recovery, and resilience; the generation of guidance related to the science of longitudinal recovery measurement and organizational practices to improve recovery and resilience; and the use of novel approaches for characterizing the interconnectedness of social and physical systems. The candidate will support data collection, management, and analysis (e.g., statistical, geospatial, qualitative); publication of findings and supporting products from investigations and studies; and the development and application of survey and interview instruments for disaster field studies. The Research Social Scientist will also participate in field studies, technical investigations, and disaster reconnaissance data collection, as needed.
A. Degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
OR
B. 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.
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C. 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 requirements listed above, all applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-09 level (ZP-II for NIST employees). Specialized experience is defined as experience in the following:
1. Applying qualitative and quantitative social science methodologies from disciplines such as sociology, psychology, anthropology, economics, or geography.
2. Using statistical analysis software to analyze data on topics such as disasters, climate change, or natural hazards.
3. Conducting and communicating research findings.
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This position allows applicants to qualify with education. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required prior to a final offer of employment.
Education completed outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with a course by course listing) is required with your application.
This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS). The APMS is a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Find out more about the APMS here!
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documents to assess your qualifications for this position. Please be sure that your resume and supporting documents include detailed information to support your qualifications for this position. Failure to provide sufficient and/or legible evidence in your resume or supporting documents may result in a "not qualified" determination. You MUST also selected at least ONE eligibility (i.e., how you wish to be considered) in order to receive consideration for this position.
REFERRAL
All applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. Under Direct Hire Authority, applicants are not rated and ranked and veteran's preference does not apply.
CTAP or ICTAP eligibility: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must be determined eligible and rated as well-qualified to receive special selection priority. "Well Qualified" means that in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective placement factor(s), if applicable, you must receive a score of 85 or higher. Please review the following site regarding required documents to support CTAP or ICTAP eligibility and additional information regarding this authority - CTAP/ICTAP Eligibility
The documents required vary based on how you're applying (i.e., as a veteran or disabled veteran, current or former Federal employee, etc.). Please review the Required Documents for this position to find out if there are any documents required with your application. Failure to submit required documents, based upon how you apply, may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES: 1) A resume, 2) vacancy question responses, and 3) submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, or if the documents submitted are illegible you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume by either creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. Cover letters are optional. To receive any credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please refer to the Resume Guidance on how to build an effective resume.
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.
Click 'Apply' and we'll walk you through a four-step process on how to attach a resume and any required documents. While working an application, you may review, edit, delete and update information. You must complete the online application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time the closing date of the announcement unless an applicant cut off has been identified (see the SUMMARY section, as appropriate). If an applicant cut off has been indicated, the announcement will close by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date the cut off number has been met.Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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- If experiencing a significant hardship which hinders your ability to apply on-line, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this announcement prior to the vacancy closing date and during normal business hours to discuss your situation.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/797953900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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