Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

May 13, 2021

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Job Opportunity: Social Scientist

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is hiring FOUR GS 12/13 social scientists at multiple locations across the country. This is an unprecedented hiring action that reflects our agency’s commitment to mainstreaming social science to improve our conservation outcomes. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about the social sciences and looking for an opportunity to translate their knowledge into applied practices that will inform and guide the Service’s regional and national conservation work. 

Announcement for any American Citizen 

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/600659000  

Announcement for Current or Former Federal Employees 

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/600659900  

The announcement is open until May 21, 2021. 

**NOTE: As of December 2020, a new assessment called USA Hire has been incorporated into the Federal job announcement process for this and other job series. After completing their application through the links below, applicants are directed to take a USA Hire assessment, covering competencies such as reasoning skills, interpersonal skills, and writing skills. This assessment is required and may take up to four hours to complete. Applicants must fill out the assessment in its entirety to be considered.