Personnel Psychologist (Research)
Summary About the Position:
Incumbent will provide the Defense Health Agency (DHA) personnel professional consultation on problems in the general conduct of research.
This position has an established duty located in Falls Church, VA.
Responsibilities Lead the efforts to develop and assess DHA's current onboarding surveys and develop a dash board of changes required to the New Employee Experience, as well as coordinate and develop the exit survey program.
Employ knowledge and expertise in personnel research psychology to perform effective research and to make appropriate recommendations to the Chief, Human Resources Division and Agency leadership concerning the study projects assigned or initiated.
Formulate and conduct theoretical and applied short term and long range psychological research programs to increase knowledge of how DHA can be effective in attracting, selecting, retaining, motivating, training and educating the workforce.
Perform studies or conduct surveys pertaining to personnel aspects of the organization, functions and operations of DHA.
Analyze results and present findings.
Apply scientific principles relating characteristics of the government workforce and the structure, direction and operation of the DHA environment to the needs of the organization.
Apply a high degree of originality in identifying and defining research problems and in developing hypotheses to be tested through the results of surveys, feedback, and analysis of a growing and complex workforce.
Formulate comprehensive plans and forecasts to define, guide and control the research and related efforts for accomplishment of research projects of considerable breadth and complexity.
Research problems of measurement and evaluation of a wide range of attributes, as these relate to such processes as selection, assignment, education and training, turn over, retention, utilization and motivation of the DHA workforce.
Analyze data received from other studies or surveys, prepares appropriate technical reports on information determined from analysis, and evaluates the desirability of continued or new research in particular areas.
Coordinate research with behavioral scientists in other federal organizations and defense agencies under the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and other DoD entities on projects of mutual interest.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.
You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.
Current Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian EmployeeDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActNon-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (eg, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (eg, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement for Personnel Psychologist (Research):
Degree:
Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) with a major or equivalent in psychology.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Specialized Experience for GS-13 grade level:
One year of specialized experience which includes 1) developing constructs and/or evaluating and analyzing data related to personnel studies and assessments in recruitment, selection, and/or retention of employees, and in employee training and development, performance evaluation, job analysis or directives; 2) designing, developing, tracking, and administering appropriate survey or other data collection instruments; and 3) conducting studies and analysis for organizational development to provide information, consultation and recommendations to organization leadership.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.
For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Specialized Experience for GS-14 grade level:
One year of specialized experience which includes ) a demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of Industrial/Organizational Personnel Psychology; 2) formulating and constructing comprehensive plans to define, guide, and control study efforts for accomplishment of assigned problem areas; and 3) conducting research projects involving processes on selection, retention, assignment, education and training, turn over, utilization and motivation of the organization's workforce.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.
For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Creative ThinkingPsychologyReasoningWriting Time in Grade Requirement for GS-13 grade level:
Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
Time in Grade Requirement for GS-14 grade level:
Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).
Education FOREIGN EDUCATION:
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited US education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a US accredited college or university.
For further information, visit:
-visitus-forrecog.
html.
Additional Information Management may select at any of the grade levels announced.
This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management.
Duties described reflect the full performance GS-14 level.
If not selected at the full performance grade level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of US Citizenship.
Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable.
Visit https:
//www.
dfas.
mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Incumbent will provide the Defense Health Agency (DHA) personnel professional consultation on problems in the general conduct of research.
This position has an established duty located in Falls Church, VA.
Responsibilities Lead the efforts to develop and assess DHA's current onboarding surveys and develop a dash board of changes required to the New Employee Experience, as well as coordinate and develop the exit survey program.
Employ knowledge and expertise in personnel research psychology to perform effective research and to make appropriate recommendations to the Chief, Human Resources Division and Agency leadership concerning the study projects assigned or initiated.
Formulate and conduct theoretical and applied short term and long range psychological research programs to increase knowledge of how DHA can be effective in attracting, selecting, retaining, motivating, training and educating the workforce.
Perform studies or conduct surveys pertaining to personnel aspects of the organization, functions and operations of DHA.
Analyze results and present findings.
Apply scientific principles relating characteristics of the government workforce and the structure, direction and operation of the DHA environment to the needs of the organization.
Apply a high degree of originality in identifying and defining research problems and in developing hypotheses to be tested through the results of surveys, feedback, and analysis of a growing and complex workforce.
Formulate comprehensive plans and forecasts to define, guide and control the research and related efforts for accomplishment of research projects of considerable breadth and complexity.
Research problems of measurement and evaluation of a wide range of attributes, as these relate to such processes as selection, assignment, education and training, turn over, retention, utilization and motivation of the DHA workforce.
Analyze data received from other studies or surveys, prepares appropriate technical reports on information determined from analysis, and evaluates the desirability of continued or new research in particular areas.
Coordinate research with behavioral scientists in other federal organizations and defense agencies under the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and other DoD entities on projects of mutual interest.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.
You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.
Current Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian EmployeeDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActNon-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (eg, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (eg, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement for Personnel Psychologist (Research):
Degree:
Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) with a major or equivalent in psychology.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Specialized Experience for GS-13 grade level:
One year of specialized experience which includes 1) developing constructs and/or evaluating and analyzing data related to personnel studies and assessments in recruitment, selection, and/or retention of employees, and in employee training and development, performance evaluation, job analysis or directives; 2) designing, developing, tracking, and administering appropriate survey or other data collection instruments; and 3) conducting studies and analysis for organizational development to provide information, consultation and recommendations to organization leadership.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.
For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Specialized Experience for GS-14 grade level:
One year of specialized experience which includes ) a demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of Industrial/Organizational Personnel Psychology; 2) formulating and constructing comprehensive plans to define, guide, and control study efforts for accomplishment of assigned problem areas; and 3) conducting research projects involving processes on selection, retention, assignment, education and training, turn over, utilization and motivation of the organization's workforce.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.
For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Creative ThinkingPsychologyReasoningWriting Time in Grade Requirement for GS-13 grade level:
Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
Time in Grade Requirement for GS-14 grade level:
Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).
Education FOREIGN EDUCATION:
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited US education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a US accredited college or university.
For further information, visit:
-visitus-forrecog.
html.
Additional Information Management may select at any of the grade levels announced.
This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management.
Duties described reflect the full performance GS-14 level.
If not selected at the full performance grade level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of US Citizenship.
Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable.
Visit https:
//www.
dfas.
mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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