Social Scientist

US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management • Anchorage, AK

395d • $103,409 - $156,323

About The Position

The Social Scientist position at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) involves advising senior management on sociocultural regulations, policies, and research. The role requires maintaining knowledge of relevant regulations and industrial operations that impact sociocultural resources. The position includes preparing briefs and presentations, representing the Bureau on sociocultural issues, and reviewing environmental documents for compliance with regulations. The role is suitable for telework with supervisor approval.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social science or related discipline.
• At least 4 years of specialized experience in social sciences, particularly in evaluating impacts on sociocultural resources.
• Experience applying the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience developing and managing social science projects.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in environmental impact assessments.
• Knowledge of industrial operations affecting sociocultural resources.
• Familiarity with federal regulations and policies related to environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an advisor and consultant to senior management on sociocultural regulations, policy, and research.
• Maintain authoritative knowledge of BOEM regulations and relevant Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Prepare briefs and presentations for management as warranted.
• Represent the Bureau on sociocultural issues internally and externally.
• Review NEPA and CZMA documents for completeness and sociocultural analysis.
• Coordinate and prepare sociocultural sections of major environmental documents.
• Participate in the NEPA scoping and planning process, identifying data gaps and preparing impact definitions.
• Develop study protocols to resolve identified problems and recommend studies for funding approval.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of health and wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree