About this role

This is a Social Science series position which has a Basic requirement. In order to initially qualify for this position, you must meet one of the three following Basic requirements: A. Successful completion of a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in the behavioral or social sciences, or in a related discipline that included at least 24 semester/36 quarter hours in the behavioral or social sciences (see Education section for more instructions); 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; OR C. Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated 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 meeting the Basic Requirements for this position, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of a GS-12 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as: Working with criminal offenders or parolees to assist them in adapting back into mainstream society. This includes working offender case management; Assesses and evaluates the parolee's current health and mental state or conditions for public safety concerns and future recommendations; Conducting home and job visits and other visitations as needed; initiating social and / or community outreach programs; assessing public safety; Investigating offender's criminal and social background; maintaining contact with offenders or parolees; attending revocation hearings or other court appearances; working with local community organizations, the local police department or law enforcement agency.

NOTE: Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level. Volunteer Experience 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. Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in Federal Service.

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