Social Scientist

Job Title

The following is the job description for the position:

Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

1. Assumes responsibility for a pattern of small studies or program segments which involve the initiation, formulation, planning, execution, and control of a major social economic and social psychology study or continuous project. Projects may include such tasks as the specification of social economic and social psychology methods to be used, preparation of appropriate specifications and procedures, and review of computer system specifications and materials, and instructions needed for assuring the adequacy of the study design. The incumbent is responsible for the original plan, for coordinating the execution of the project, and for the conclusions which represent the solution.
2. Develops application of new techniques and original methods of attack to the solution of important and unusual problems and determines goals and schedules for future programs. Acts as a troubleshooter to resolve bottlenecks at any step in a social economic and social psychology program or research project.
3. Resolves large or complex social economic and social psychology research problems requiring incumbent's in-depth knowledge.
4. Participates in executive-level meetings within a large division as a management representative.
5. Assumes responsibility for the effective use of resources within assigned subject matter projects. Monitors such use to advise superiors of necessary remedial action or changes.

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD95235 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.