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Individual Occupational Requirements forGS-187: Social Services SeriesThe text below is extracted verbatim from Section IV-B of the Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions (p.IV-B-34), but contains minor edits to conform to web-page requirements. This is an individual qualification standard. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE General Experience (for GS-5 positions): Three years of general experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, is qualifying for GS-5 level positions. General experience is work in a social services activity or other organization that required the ability to conduct interviews; to collect and analyze pertinent facts; to provide needed information, advice, and practical assistance; and to prepare clear concise personal histories and factual reports. Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower level in the normal line of progression is qualifying for positions above the GS-5 level. Specialized experience is experience in a program of direct social welfare services that required the application of program policy and operations knowledge in providing social welfare services and/or assisting social workers. OR EDUCATION Undergraduate Education: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, is qualifying for GS-5 level positions. Graduate Education: Major study--social sciences. One full academic year of graduate study is qualifying for GS-7. Graduate education is not creditable for positions above the GS-7 level. Note: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also qualifying for grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable. TEST REQUIREMENTS Refer to Section V of this Manual for information about test requirements. | ||
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Updated 06 November 1998 |
