Supervisory Personnel Psychologist

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent oversees a specific subset of branches of the division, which could comprise Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) research & development and item development branches, or non-cognitive assessment, language testing, and data support branches.

Duties

• As a Supervisory Personnel Psychologist at the GS-0180-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Leadership & Management: Serves as Deputy to the Director of the Defense Testing and Assessment Center (DTAC), fully sharing in the direction and management of the organization's work, and acting with the Director's authority as required. Program Execution: Executes and manages highly complex, large-scale programs and projects supporting the ASVAB Testing Program, Language Testing Program (DLPT and DLAB), and military compatibility assessment efforts across all military Services and DoD agencies. Psychometric Oversight: Serves as the principal analyst regarding the development of professionally sound and valid cognitive and non-cognitive tests, interpretive materials, and Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) software. Personnel Management: Directs, coordinates, and oversees a diverse, senior-level technical and professional workforce of IT Specialists, Statisticians, Personnel Research Psychologists, and Technical Editors (GS-12 through GS-14), setting priorities and managing performance. Strategic Advisory: Chairs high-level working groups (e.g., Manpower Accession Policy Working Group) and provides technical recommendations to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense and military Services on accession policies and applicant personnel testing.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Psychometrics & Testing Theory: Applying Item Response Theory (IRT), Classical Test Theory (CTT), and Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) models to conduct applied research in Personnel Psychology; Test System Development: Leading the design, development, evaluation, and implementation of large-scale computer-based testing systems for cognitive and non-cognitive assessments; and Executive Leadership & Advisory: Managing complex technical programs or research projects, providing supervisory or technical direction to scientific personnel, and delivering technical briefings or research findings on aptitude testing to executive leadership or scientific review bodies. 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must demonstrate that you meet the following Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0180 series: Degree: major or equivalent in psychology. *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. To Demonstrate that you meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0180 series, you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. 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. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. 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://www.usajobs.gov, 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. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13060044. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).