Personnel Research Psychologist

This position is also being announced utilizing Merit Promotion Procedures under announcement #24-12454764-AMS-MP. If you wish to be considered under Merit Promotion Procedures as well, you must also apply to the referenced announcement number.

Basic Requirement: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study (or equivalent) in psychology. (Must submit transcript.)

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement listed above, applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualifications Requirement in order to be considered.

FOR THE GS-12: You must have one full-time year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (or equivalent) performing ALL of the following duties:
1) assisting in the development of survey results reports to communicate findings effectively;
2) participating in data analysis utilizing statistical programs to support efforts in addressing individual organizational and multi-organizational workforce analysis or evaluation.

Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level.

FOR THE GS-13: You must have one full-time year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (or equivalent) performing ALL of the following duties:
1) Consulting current research literature or professional associations to refine the approach or methodology for assessments for employment selection; 2) Conducting quality control and assurance actions to verify and validate that assessment protocols and requirements are met throughout the assessment process;
3) Designing assessment strategies to help meet hiring manager needs to hire qualified talent consistent with professional standards and legally defensible hiring methods;
4) Developing practical assessments including rating scales that are used for employment selection.

Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.