- Position Title
- Personnel Research Psychologist
- Agency
- Customs and Border Protection
- Announcement Number
- HRM-DE-11688738-CCM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 7, 2022 to Monday, November 21, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current federal employee who has received notice that you will be displaced from the Department of Homeland Security? If yes, confirm:
- you occupy a position 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 will be separated; AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
- Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, AND
- Copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency? If yes, confirm:
- you occupy (or have been separated from) a position located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy;
- 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
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent
- Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, AND
- Copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Are you a current political Schedule A or Schedule C Executive Branch employee or a former political Schedule A or Schedule C Executive Branch employee who held the position within the last five years applying to a competitive or non-political excepted service position under Title 5 of the United States Code or are you a current non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) Executive Branch employee or a former non-career SES Executive Branch employee who held the position within the last five years applying to a competitive or non-political excepted service position under Title 5 of the United States Code?
To verify, please submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) or other relevant documentation reflecting your status as a Political Appointee.
To verify, please submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) or other relevant documentation reflecting your status as a Political Appointee.
3.
There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years, before completing an application for CBP employment.
If you do not meet the residency requirement as stated above and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency wavier by meeting one or more of the following conditions:
Exceptions may be granted to applicants if they can provide complete state-side coverage information required to make a suitability determination. Examples of state-side coverage information include: the state-side address of the company headquarters where the applicant's personnel file is located, the state-side address of the Professor in charge of the applicant's "Study Abroad" program, and/or the state-side addresses of anyone who worked or studied with the applicant while overseas. If selected for a position, you must provide documentation to support a request for an exception.
Do you meet the residency requirement?
If you do not meet the residency requirement as stated above and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency wavier by meeting one or more of the following conditions:
- Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military
- A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government
- Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university
- Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government
Exceptions may be granted to applicants if they can provide complete state-side coverage information required to make a suitability determination. Examples of state-side coverage information include: the state-side address of the company headquarters where the applicant's personnel file is located, the state-side address of the Professor in charge of the applicant's "Study Abroad" program, and/or the state-side addresses of anyone who worked or studied with the applicant while overseas. If selected for a position, you must provide documentation to support a request for an exception.
Do you meet the residency requirement?
4.
Are you receiving a retirement annuity from OPM based on retiring from the Federal government? If you select yes and you are selected for this position, your salary will be off-set by the amount of your retirement annuity.
To verify, please submit a copy of your retirement SF-50 with your application package.
To verify, please submit a copy of your retirement SF-50 with your application package.
5.
I have read and understand the following statement: You will be considered for the highest grade level for which you qualify for. Eligibility will be verified based on your resume and transcripts. You must have gained the work experience by the closing date of this announcement. Full-time work experience is 35 or more hours worked per week and must be clearly stated on your resume. Qualifications based on work experience will be determined by what is listed on your resume. Work experience refers to both paid and unpaid experience, such as volunteer work.
Your resume must include the following:
Do you agree to provide a resume that contains the necessary requirements listed in the instructions above?
Your resume must include the following:
- Be in English
- Include full legal name
- Address
- Phone number
- Complete work history (which includes job titles)
- Detailed description of your duties (including tasks performed)
- The dates you performed those duties (MM/DD/YY - MM/DD/YY)
- Hours worked per week for any position you worked that was not full time (less than 35 hours per week)
- Series
- Grade level(s)
- Salary
Do you agree to provide a resume that contains the necessary requirements listed in the instructions above?
6.
Are you a current or former Federal employee? If yes, it is recommended that you submit a copy of your SF-50(s) (Notification of Personnel Action) to support your experience. Also, ensure that your resume contains a detailed description of your federal work experience, including the dates you performed those duties, your hours worked per week, job title, as well as series, grade level(s), and salary (if applicable).
Assessment 1
The following question will only be used to determine whether or not you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position. You may wish to consult the vacancy announcement for a description of those requirements.
1.
Please select the answer that best describes how you meet the basic requirement for the Personnel Research Psychologist.
The following questions will be used to rate applicants who meet the minimum eligibility and qualification requirements.
2.
Which of the following best describes your experience to qualify for the GS-12 grade level?
3.
Which of the following best describes your experience to qualify for the GS-13 grade level?
The following questions will be used to rate applicants who meet the minimum eligibility and qualification requirements.
4.
Indicate your level of experience in designing and develping a variety of tests and other assessments (e.g., selection tests, surveys).
5.
Indicate your level of experience in performing job analyses and using the results to develop tools for human resources management (e.g., personnel selection, workforce planning, organizational design, employee development).
6.
Indicate the extent of your experience conducting statistical analyses in the construction or validation of personnel assessments (e.g., reliability, validity, test fairness).
7.
Select the option that best describes your training and experience in applying research techniques and measurement theories, principles, and practices in order to meet organizational needs (e.g., factors driving attrition, workforce resilience, organizational climate).
8.
Select the option that best describes your training and experience in applying legal and professional standards in the design and validation of personnel assessments, (for example, the APA/AERA/NCME Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, the SIOP Principles for the Validation and Use of Personnel Selection Procedures, and the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures)
9.
To what extent have you coordinated with others (for example, work groups, agencies, or contractors) to design or implement assessment tools to address human capital issues?
10.
Select the option that best describes your ability to develop and implement plans for work.
11.
Select the choice which best describes your experience in establishing and adjusting priorities for work.
12.
Select the choice which best describes your experience in working in or leading work-related teams.
13.
Indicate the extent of your experience in using word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software (for example, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel).
14.
Indicate the extent of your experience in using a statistical software package to analyze data.
15.
Select the choice which best describes your ability to communicate in writing.
16.
Select the choice which best describes your experience in communicating general and technical information to all levels of employees and the public.
17.
Indicate the extent of your experience performing organizational research activities (e.g., job analysis, climate analysis, skills assessments).
18.
Indicate the extent of your experience facilitating focus groups or subject matter expert (SME) panels.
19.
Indicate the extent of your experience providing consultative services to customers.