Peace Corps
Human Dimensions Specialist/Researcher
Peace Corps, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is a national leader in conservation, recreation and wildlife management. We are Colorado’s primary agency focused on protecting and caring for our most valued and valuable resources. These resources form the very fabric of our state and define who we are. Our mission is to manage wildlife, maintain a quality state parks system and provide outdoor recreation opportunities that inspire the people of Colorado and our visitors.Duties
Human Dimensions (HD) research, outreach and support helps CPW to understand and forecast how people’s perceptions, concerns, and preferences about natural resource management help inform agency decision making and policy processes. Additionally, HD efforts ensure that the agency is conducting robust and equitable stakeholder engagement efforts and using the most appropriate data collection techniques and research practices when soliciting input from our constituents. This position will collaborate with the HD Scientist/Researcher IV position to proactively identify applied social science needs within the agency and developing robust social science approaches to carry them out. They will also provide support for agency staff when social science expertise is required.Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Six (6) years of relevant experience in human dimensions research or an occupation closely related to the work assigned to this position.OR A combination of related education (e.g., Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in human dimensions of natural resources, recreation and parks management or a closely related field) and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years.Substitutions
Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.Preferred Qualifications
Current or former State experience relevant to this position.Research design, survey development and implementation expertise.Proficiency with quantitative and qualitative software programs; experience with Qualtrics, NVivo and SPSS a plus.Knowledge of statistical procedures/analysis and experience coding qualitative data. Knowledge of parks, wildlife and outdoor recreation issues and awareness of stakeholder interests and preferences.Robust awareness of theoretical frameworks typically used in human dimensions of parks and wildlife research.Experience working with interdisciplinary groups spanning different scales (e.g., academic, state, federal) and/or disciplines.Ability to work independently and take initiative by using critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify solutions for challenges.Excellent writing and public speaking skills and demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into accessible, audience-specific materials.Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate through multiple mediums (e.g. email, phone, website, in person, etc.).High attention to detail.Ability to problem solve independently and as a team member.Being reliable and punctual.Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
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Human Dimensions (HD) research, outreach and support helps CPW to understand and forecast how people’s perceptions, concerns, and preferences about natural resource management help inform agency decision making and policy processes. Additionally, HD efforts ensure that the agency is conducting robust and equitable stakeholder engagement efforts and using the most appropriate data collection techniques and research practices when soliciting input from our constituents. This position will collaborate with the HD Scientist/Researcher IV position to proactively identify applied social science needs within the agency and developing robust social science approaches to carry them out. They will also provide support for agency staff when social science expertise is required.Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Six (6) years of relevant experience in human dimensions research or an occupation closely related to the work assigned to this position.OR A combination of related education (e.g., Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in human dimensions of natural resources, recreation and parks management or a closely related field) and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years.Substitutions
Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.Preferred Qualifications
Current or former State experience relevant to this position.Research design, survey development and implementation expertise.Proficiency with quantitative and qualitative software programs; experience with Qualtrics, NVivo and SPSS a plus.Knowledge of statistical procedures/analysis and experience coding qualitative data. Knowledge of parks, wildlife and outdoor recreation issues and awareness of stakeholder interests and preferences.Robust awareness of theoretical frameworks typically used in human dimensions of parks and wildlife research.Experience working with interdisciplinary groups spanning different scales (e.g., academic, state, federal) and/or disciplines.Ability to work independently and take initiative by using critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify solutions for challenges.Excellent writing and public speaking skills and demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into accessible, audience-specific materials.Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate through multiple mediums (e.g. email, phone, website, in person, etc.).High attention to detail.Ability to problem solve independently and as a team member.Being reliable and punctual.Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
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