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Position Title
Personnel Research Psychologist
Agency
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Announcement Number
HHS-CDC-D1-19-10568980 Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, August 8, 2019 to Monday, August 19, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,

• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,

• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,

• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,

• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,

• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,

• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center. (USAJOBS Help Center-ICTAP)

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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4. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities Resources.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Personnel Research Psychologist position with the Federal government. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and meets the Basic Qualification Requirement for the position of Personnel Research Psychologist, GS-0180-12/13. (limit characters)
2. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for Personnel Research Psychologist, GS-0180-12. (limit characters)
3. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for Personnel Research Psychologist, GS-0180-13. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Develop and implement competency based educational or other career development interventions. (limit characters)
5. Conduct research of selected occupations and develop draft competency models. (limit characters)
6. Organize and facilitate subject matter expert focus groups to refine and validate competencies and issues in final form. (limit characters)
7. For questions 4-6, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
8. Assist in developing new measurement methods or use existing methods in assessing workforce competencies. (limit characters)
9. Develop and administer quantitative and qualitative surveys. (limit characters)
10. Use quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze data resulting from assessments and other research studies. (limit characters)
11. For questions 8-10, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Facilitate focus groups involving subject matter experts. (limit characters)
13. Develop a variety of professional presentations and briefings to present to key stakeholders and agency leadership regarding the status and results of organizational effectiveness projects. (limit characters)
14. Promote and assist with coordination and improvement of education policies, programs, standards, activities, and opportunities such as meetings, conferences, information gathering, and negotiations. (limit characters)
15. For questions 12-14, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
16. Provide management consultation on issues related to employee development. (limit characters)
17. Consult with organizations on career development opportunities and issues impacting career development. (limit characters)
18. Assist with developing and implementing career development activities (e.g. training needs analysis, career ladders/maps). (limit characters)
19. For questions 16-18, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
20. Participate on project teams as a member or project lead guiding project from start to finish. (limit characters)
21. Organize work, set priorities and determine resource requirements for assigned projects. (limit characters)
22. Perform project management duties including organizing multidisciplinary teams that include high-level content specialists and other necessary project team personnel. (limit characters)
23. For questions 20-22, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters. (limit characters)
24. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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