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Are you an Industrial/Organizational psychologist with selection expertise? If hired, you will develop, implement, and evaluate assessment programs; consult with external and internal partners; provide assessment guidance, and manage assessment content to help our Assessment and Evaluation program make a positive impact across the Government.

Human Resources Solutions has many job openings at various levels and locations. View them here: https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?mco=OPM-HRS

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Open & closing dates

09/05/2024 to 09/07/2024

This job will close when we have received 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary

$122,198 - $191,900 per year
The salary range for this announcement reflects Rest of US GS-14/1 @ $122,198 to highest GS-14/10 San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA @ $191,900
Pay scale & grade

GS 14
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Location

2 vacancies in the following location:
- Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)
Remote job

Yes
Telework eligible

Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional Travel; Travel averages 10%-15% yearly but may exceed that percentage during periods of increased service delivery.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 0180 Psychology
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Other
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
- Credentialing
- Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure

No
Bargaining unit status

Yes
Announcement number

24-PEW-12510649-DE
Control number

808097300

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Assessment and Evaluation (AE) is in Human Resources Strategy and Evaluation Solutions, Human Resources Solutions, U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and comprises five sections: 1) Hiring Assessment - Professional and Administrative (HAPA); 2) Hiring Assessment - Public Safety and Intelligence (HAPSI); 3) Hiring Assessment - Leadership (HAL); 4) Leadership and Employee Development Assessment (LEDA), and 5) Employee and Customer Experience Assessment (ECE).

This announcement seeks to fill multiple Personnel Research Psychologist (Leader) positions focusing on the development, validation, and administration of cognitive and non-cognitive competency and skill-based assessments for professional, administrative, public safety, and intelligence occupations.

One psychologist will be selected to serve as an assessment expert and provide assessment support for the content management component of USA Hire^SM, OPM's online assessment platform. The position serves as the lead psychologist and liaison for the USA Hire program. USA Hire maintains and delivers online assessments available for Governmentwide use for a broad range of occupations and customized online assessments tailored to specific roles and organizations. USA Hire content includes both OPM-developed and agency-developed assessments. If selected as a Personnel Research Psychologist (Leader) supporting the USA Hire program, you will:

Lead and/or participate on project teams to develop, deploy, and evaluate the effectiveness of innovative assessment tools.
Identify, prioritize, and manage the development and implementation of Governmentwide assessment solutions.
Manage content and content strategy for large-scale, Governmentwide assessment programs, including designing and implementing maintenance approaches, analyzing data and/or interpreting analyses related to item performance and exposure, and managing item refresh activities.
Serve as the primary liaison between OPM psychologists and technical personnel responsible for the development, deployment, and maintenance of assessment delivery and reporting tools.
Advise OPM and agencies' leadership on the design, development, and implementation of assessment strategies for a wide variety of audiences and end users.
Consult with legal counsel to review assessment procedures, respond to assessment inquiries, and confer on assessment-related topics.
Establish program objectives, activities, timelines, budgets, and staffing plans.

One psychologist will be selected to develop and validate assessments for positions across the Federal Government. If selected as a Personnel Research Psychologist (Leader) for this position, you will:

Lead and/or participate on project teams to develop and/or contract for innovative assessment tools and evaluate the effectiveness of the tools.
Manage the development and implementation of custom assessment solutions for a variety of Federal agencies.
Develop and maintain content (e.g., items, scenarios) for hosting on an assessment technology platform.
Conduct Governmentwide and/or agency-specific job analyses.
Develop and implement competency models and hiring/promotional assessments.
Establish project objectives, activities, timelines, budgets, and staffing plans.
Advise agencies and internal senior management on the design, development, and implementation of assessment strategies.
Consult with legal counsel to review assessment procedures, respond to assessment inquiries, and confer on assessment-related topics.

AE delivers rigorous assessment solutions that help select candidates with the right competencies, maximize the performance of the workforce and its leadership, and assess and evaluate organizational performance to foster the right culture and customer experience by conducting basic, applied, and innovative research encompassing the full gamut of human capital management, with a specific focus on individual, organizational, and outcome assessment. AE's psychologists work in a matrixed fashion participating in projects spanning multiple sections.

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Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
This position is eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit.
- if the duty station is finalized in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, employees in this position will be represented by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 32. (BU Code - 2286)
- if the duty station is finalized outside of the Washington, DC metropolitan area, this position will not be represented by a bargaining unit. (BU Code - 7777)

Qualifications

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: You must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited or pre-accredited academic institution leading to a bachelor's or higher degree with a major or equivalent in Psychology to receive further consideration.

For GS-14: You must meet the Basic Requirement AND have at least 1 full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable to the scope and responsibility of the Federal Government GS-13 grade level or pay band. Specialized experience must demonstrate ALL of the following:

Using knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of industrial/organizational psychology or related field (e.g., applied social psychology, applied research/evaluation) to develop practical solutions to assessment problems, including experience with assessment development and validation methods; AND
Experience applying knowledge of statistics and using a major statistical analysis package (e.g., SPSS, R, Python) and creating data visualizations to share results; AND
Leading/managing projects that involved conducting job analyses, performing statistical analyses, and developing tests/assessment tools consistent with professional and legal requirements (e.g., Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures); AND
Planning and monitoring project or program budgets to include negotiating funding with management or other officials; monitoring budget progression including overages or underutilization; determining pricing for operational activities; determining estimated costs for products or services; and managing resources to ensure delivery within budgeted amounts.

NOTE: You MUST submit a copy/copies of your transcript(s), as a part of your application, to verify you have met the basic requirement for further consideration.

Related Degrees:
The curriculum of related degrees should include coursework such as research methods, statistical methods, and core industrial and organizational domains, including: measurement of individual differences; criterion theory and development; job and task analysis; employee selection, placement, and classification; performance appraisal and feedback; training theory, program design, and evaluation; work motivation; attitude theory; small group theory and process; leadership theory; organizational theory; and organizational development.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by 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.

Education

This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement.

Additional information

Incentive payments may be considered.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire and a Structured Resume Review. Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. SMEs will review ONLY the first five (5) pages of work experience listed on your resume. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (for example, links embedded in your resume will not be opened). Applicants passing the resume review will move on to a Structured Interview in which a panel of SMEs will further assess their qualifications against the required specialized experience and critical competencies. Those applicants passing the Structured Interview will move on to the next phase of the process.

For Category Rating: Once the above process is complete, qualified candidates will be assigned to one of the three quality categories: Qualified, Well Qualified, or Best Qualified. Qualified Category = Does not exceed the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement. Well Qualified Category = Meets the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the Critical Competencies defined below. (This category must be met to be considered under ICTAP procedures) Best Qualified Category = Meets the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and excels in the Critical Competencies defined below. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position.

The assessments for this job will measure:

Customer Service
Financial Accountability
Oral Communication
Planning and Evaluating
Teamwork
Technical Competence
Writing

The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three," but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligible within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent or higher will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).

Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume showing the applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed to include pay plan, series, and grade level for relevant federal experience. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.
- Do not include the following types of information in your resume:
  - Classified or government sensitive information
  - Social Security Number (SSN)
  - Photos of yourself
  - Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
  - Encrypted and digitally signed documents
1. This position has a basic education requirement, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts for further consideration.
2. Other supporting documents:
  - Cover Letter, optional
  - Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.) If you are a veteran and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility.
  - If you are a veteran and you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference click here.
  - Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
  - Worker's Compensation Separation: Agency certification of inability to place employee AND Notification of Separation OR Separation SF-50.
  - Disability Annuity Termination: Notification from OPM of disability annuity termination AND Separation SF-50 of the last position held.
  - Military Reserve or National Guard Technician Special Disability Retirement Annuity under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456: Certification of special disability retirement annuity from a military department or National Guard Bureau AND Separation SF-50 of the last position held
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST)on 09/13/2024 to receive consideration. Please note: This job will close when we have received 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.

To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
You may preview the assessment questionnaire by clicking here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12510649
Agency contact information

OPM Human Resources

Phone

202-606-9321

Email

jobs@opm.gov

Address

OPM Human Resources
1900 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20415
US

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Next steps

The questionnaire, resume review, and structured interview will assess your qualifications for the job, and will be used to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. Your ratings in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probationary period.

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application.

You may be asked to complete a pre-cert structured interview, post-cert structured interview, written demonstration, and/or fit interview.

We expect to make a job offer within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

An agency may not request, orally, in writing, or electronically through the USA Jobs website or other electronic means, that an applicant for appointment for a position in the civil service disclose criminal history record information before the appointing agency extends a conditional offer of employment. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit https://www.opm.gov/about-us/careers-at-opm/opportunities/
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

Your Resume showing the applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed to include pay plan, series, and grade level for relevant federal experience. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.

Do not include the following types of information in your resume:
- Classified or government sensitive information
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Photos of yourself
- Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- Encrypted and digitally signed documents

This position has a basic education requirement, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts for further consideration.
Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.) If you are a veteran and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility.
- If you are a veteran and you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference click here.
- Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
- Worker's Compensation Separation: Agency certification of inability to place employee AND Notification of Separation OR Separation SF-50.
- Disability Annuity Termination: Notification from OPM of disability annuity termination AND Separation SF-50 of the last position held.
- Military Reserve or National Guard Technician Special Disability Retirement Annuity under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456: Certification of special disability retirement annuity from a military department or National Guard Bureau AND Separation SF-50 of the last position held

Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Help

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST)on 09/13/2024 to receive consideration. Please note: This job will close when we have received 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.

To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.

You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

You may preview the assessment questionnaire by clicking here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12510649

Agency contact information

OPM Human Resources

Phone: 202-606-9321
Email: jobs@opm.gov
Address: OPM Human Resources
1900 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20415
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

The questionnaire, resume review, and structured interview will assess your qualifications for the job, and will be used to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. Your ratings in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probationary period.

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application.

You may be asked to complete a pre-cert structured interview, post-cert structured interview, written demonstration, and/or fit interview.

We expect to make a job offer within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

An agency may not request, orally, in writing, or electronically through the USA Jobs website or other electronic means, that an applicant for appointment for a position in the civil service disclose criminal history record information before the appointing agency extends a conditional offer of employment. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit https://www.opm.gov/about-us/careers-at-opm/opportunities/

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

This job announcement has closed

Help

Reviewing applications

Open & closing dates

09/05/2024 to 09/07/2024

This job will close when we have received 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary

$122,198 - $191,900 per year
The salary range for this announcement reflects Rest of US GS-14/1 @ $122,198 to highest GS-14/10 San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA @ $191,900
Pay scale & grade

GS 14
Location

2 vacancies in the following location:
- Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)
Remote job

Yes
Telework eligible

Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional Travel; Travel averages 10%-15% yearly but may exceed that percentage during periods of increased service delivery.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 0180 Psychology
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Other
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
- Credentialing
- Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure

No
Bargaining unit status

Yes
Announcement number

24-PEW-12510649-DE
Control number

808097300

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/808097300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

Personnel Research Psychologist (Leader)

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Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

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Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Financial disclosure

Bargaining unit status

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You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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Required Documents

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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