Social Science Technician position available in the
Smithsonian Institution Institutional Studies Office (ISO)
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS POSITION CALL
(202) 287-3650 (Voice) or (202) 287-3498 (TTY)
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:
SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO:
Smithsonian Institution
Office of Human Resources
Branch 1
P.O. Box 23762
Washington, DC 20026-3762
-or-
BRING YOUR APPLICATION TO:
Smithsonian Institution
Office of Human Resources
955 L'Enfant Plaza, SW.
Suite 2100
Washington, DC 20560
Hours: M-F, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE OR CONTACT THE
INSTITUTIONAL STUDIES OFFICE DIRECTLY
POSITION NUMBER: 95-1130J
OPENING DATE: July 14, 1995
CLOSING DATE: July 28, 1995
Applications must be submitted to one of the addresses above and
must be received by the closing date.
POSITION TITLE/SERIES AND GRADE:
Social Science Technician Grade 5/6/7
SALARY: $19,732/$21,995/$24,441 per annum
Promotion potential to Grade 7 if filled at a lower grade.
ORGANIZATION:
Office of the Assistant Provost for Arts and Humanities
Institutional Studies Office
DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
All qualified candidates including qualified individuals with a
disability.
DUTIES:
Participates with senior staff in the conduct of surveys and studies
of selected issues and topics relevant to the Smithsonian. Performs
a limited range of research activities using a variety of
social science research techniques, survey methods and
data processing hardware/software.
Performs personal interviewing, data coding
and verification, data entry and tabulation, and develops written,
tabular, and graphic presentations. Maintains copy files of
questionnaires, data protocols, publications, data analysis, and
related materials within the office. Reviews written material for
grammatical correctness, clarity and general form. Conducts a
variety of interviews and collects data using other methods (as
appropriate). Assists in coding of survey data and subsequent
statistical analysis using a variety of personal computer and
mainframe software packages. Performs limited administrative
activities for the office.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must possess one year of specialized experience
equivalent to the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is
experience that has equipped the candidate with the knowledge,
skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position
and that is in or related to the position to be filled. Successful
completion of 4 years of post-high school education leading to a
bachelor's degree may be substituted in full for the grade 5 level.
Successful completion of one full year of one full year of graduate
level education which is directly related to the work of the position
mat be substituted for the grade 7 level. Equivalent combinations
of successfully completed post-high school education
and specialized experience are also qualifying at all
three grade levels.
Selective Factors:
(Applicants must meet all of these mandatory requirements to be
considered qualified to compete for a position.)
1. Knowledge of statistical and quantitative methods and related
computer software.
Quality Ranking Factors:
(These factors are not mandatory to be considered for a position,
but will be used to determines who are the
highest qualified candidates
among those who meet the selective factors.)
1. Knowledge of statistical and quantitative methods and related
computer software.
2. Ability to use common data management software packages,
e.g., Macintosh Excel, dBase III, Lotus 1-2-3, etc.
3. Ability to use common word processing software packages, e.g.,
Macintosh Word, Word perfect, etc.
4. Ability to organize administrative materials, files, protocols, etc.
NOTE: RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
How to Apply:
1. The Smithsonian Institution does not require a standard
application form, but we need certain information to evaluate your
qualifications. You may apply using a resume, the Optional
Application for Federal Employment, or any other written
application form you choose, including an SF-171, Application for
Federal Employment. See Page 3 for further instructions. (Note: If
you use an SF-171, do not answer questions 38-47. Job finalists will
be asked to complete a Declaration of Federal Employment. The
information on this forms will be used to determine suitability for
Trust Fund employment and to authorize a background
investigation, if required.)
2. Clearly describe in your resume or application your work
experience, educations and/or training as it relates to this vacancy.
It is very important that you fully address how your work
experience and education/training meet both the specialized
experience requirement and the selective factors. This information
will be used to determine whether or not you are qualified for this
vacancy. Selective factors establish qualifications to be eligible to
compete for the position. Quality Ranking Factors are not
mandatory but are used to determine who are the highest qualified
candidates among those eligible to compete for the position.
Therefore, it is to your benefit to provide a full description of your
experience, education/training relative to the job requirements of
this vacancy.
3. The attached Background Survey Questionnaire should be
complete by all candidates, except Smithsonian Institution
employees, and returned with the application. This form is for
gathering statistical data and will not be a part of the application.
Adam Bickford, Smithsonian Institution,
Institutional Studies Office:: [log in to unmask]
(202) 786-2289
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