FW: Social Scientist Position in the Fish and Wildlife Service--Natural Resource Program Center, Fort Collins

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Dayer, Ashley

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Dec 15, 2016, 8:57:45 AM12/15/16
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Two new social science positions with the USFWS. (See below).  Great to see this agency, increasing conservation social science capacity.

Note the REALLY fast turnaround on when the positions close, and the first is only open to U.S. government employees.
Ashley A. Dayer, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Human Dimensions

Affiliated Faculty

Virginia Tech
Cheatham Hall, Room 101 (0321)
310 West Campus Dr.
Blacksburg, VA 24061


All, 

As part of a growing effort within the Fish and Wildlife Service to expand its social science and human dimensions capacity, please share the the following job opportunity for a GS 13 Social Scientist at the Natural Resource Program Center in Fort Collins, CO:

 https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/459674000

Open:  12/15/16
Close:  12/19/16
Government-wide

 
We are looking for candidates within the Federal government only with experience in applying social science methods, both qualitative and quantitative to natural resource management work and decisions; developing and delivering multiple human dimensions research projects based on identified needs from natural resource leaders and practitioners in the region; integrating sophisticated social science and human dimensions research into communications and engagement tools focusing on diverse audiences with a demonstrated record of positive outcomes in natural resource decision making.

Thank you very much for your interest!

Natalie 


Natalie Sexton
Human Dimensions Branch
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service -- National Wildlife Refuge System
Natural Resource Program Center
1201 Oakridge Drive, Suite 320
Fort Collins, CO 80525


As part of a growing effort within the Fish and Wildlife Service to expand its social science and human dimensions capacity to build on the work of Mark Chase and Natalie Sexton to bolster the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's capacity in the area of social science and human dimensions that can help us make better decisions, and achieve better results through greater understanding.

In the Southeast Region, we are playing an exciting role in expanding those opportunities with the establishment of a position focusing on social science related to natural resource management. 

We are looking for candidates with experience in applying social science methods, both qualitative and quantitative to natural resource management work and decisions; developing and delivering multiple human dimensions research projects based on identified needs from natural resource leaders and practitioners in the region; integrating sophisticated social science and human dimensions research into communications and engagement tools focusing on diverse audiences with a demonstrated record of positive outcomes in natural resource decision making.

Here are the links to apply for the position based in Atlanta, home to the Service's Southeast Regional Office.  The Southeast Region includes 10 states and the Caribbean - some of the nation's most incredible wild places, diverse culture, great food and awesome music.  The outdoor recreational opportunities are pretty stellar as well. 

Candidates applying from within federal government service 
Candidates applying from outside federal service 

Social Scientist (Human Dimensions Specialist)
GS-0101-12/13
Office of External Affairs, Atlanta, GA
Open:  12/13/16
Close:  12/17/16

Thank you very much for your interest.  Here is some additional contact information for you as well.

Jeff Fleming
Assistant Regional Director - External Affairs
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Southeast Region, Atlanta, Georgia
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