Personnel Research Psychologist

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including the following specialized experience and/or education, as identified by grade level.

Minimum Education Requirement:
Bachelor's degree with a major or equivalent in psychology from an accredited college or university is required. A graduate degree (e.g., M.A., M.S., or Ph.D.) in psychology is preferred.

Education and Specialized Experience:
In addition to the minimum education requirement, you must meet the following education and/or specialized experience requirements. The specialized experience must be equivalent to that of at least one year at the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for these positions includes documented experience:

• Using knowledge of behavioral research methodologies.
• Using knowledge of the principles of industrial/organizational psychology or other applied psychology research methods, policy analysis methods and/or program evaluation methods.
• Using knowledge of advanced statistical analyses and statistical software; and/or Using knowledge of qualitative analyses and text analysis software.
• Explaining data and research results clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.

• Experience providing technical assistance to customers or stakeholders and/or translating research into job aids and changes to policy or procedures.
• Managing and analyzing large and complex databases related to employment, workforce, or management issues.
• Knowledge of personnel and human resources concepts, programs, policies, and practices.

GS-14: To qualify for the GS-14, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience gained through other experience. Specialized experience at the GS-13 level is reflected in research that is difficult and complex, involving many unknowns and obstacles. At this level, basic research guidelines and precedent are limited in usefulness and a high degree of originality is required in defining and solving research problems. At this level, the amount of supervision is minimal and consists of broad guidance and oversight only.

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.