- Position Title
- Personnel Psychologist (Industrial and Organizational Psychologist)
- Agency
- Offices, Boards and Divisions
- Announcement Number
- 23-ANC-ELS-009 (DEU) Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, January 2, 2024 to Tuesday, January 23, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the Department of Justice?
To be eligible under CTAP you must meet all of the following:
To verify your eligibility: You must submit appropriate supporting documentation, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, You must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) form.
To be eligible under CTAP you must meet all of the following:
- You are located in the same local commuting area of this 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 from; 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 from; AND,
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful, or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility: You must submit appropriate supporting documentation, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, You must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) form.
3.
Are you an employee that was involuntarily separated from another agency due to a reduction-in-force (RIF)?
The Inter-agency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) is an inter-agency program that helps "surplus" or "displaced" federal employees improve their chances of finding a new job at another agency (not their current or former agency), by giving these employees selection priority over other applicants from outside the agency.
You may be eligible for ICTAP if:
- You're a current federal employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced employee—you've received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF).
- The agency you're applying to is accepting applications from outside of their workforce.
- The job you're applying to is in the local commuting area.
- You meet the qualifications and other requirements of the job you're applying for.
For example, if you work for the Department of Defense and receive a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice, you can apply for a competitive service job in the local commuting area at the Department of Justice.
To verify your eligibility: You must submit appropriate 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.
Preferences
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In the last five years (from the closing date of this announcement) have you served, or are you currently serving, as an Executive Branch Political, Schedule C, or Non-career Senior Executive Services appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at the SF-50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
- A political appointee is an appointment made by the President with or without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
- A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
- A noncareer SES appointee serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
2.
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.
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.
3.
You may be required to complete a pre-employment security screening and background investigation, which includes a drug screening. Do you accept this condition?
4.
I have read the full vacancy announcement on USAJOBS and understand the requirements laid out under Required Documents section. I understand that failure to provide a required document may result in my application being rated ineligible, incomplete, or that I may be rated based on the information I do provide. I further understand that my resume must contain sufficient information about my work experience in order for me to receive credit.
Refer to the USAJOBS job opportunity announcement for the full list of required documents for each group of applicant.
Refer to the USAJOBS job opportunity announcement for the full list of required documents for each group of applicant.
- See What Types of Documents Might I Have to Provide? (USAJOBS) for additional information about documentation.
- See the Resume Writing Tutorial for more information about resume requirements.
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The Department of Justice requires that you provide proof that for 3 out of the last 5 years you have resided in the United States, worked for the United States in a foreign country in a Federal or U.S. military capacity for 3 out of the last 5 years, and/or been a dependent of a Federal or U.S. military employee in a foreign country for 3 out of the last 5 years. Are you able to provide sufficient documentation to meet this residency requirement?
6.
If selected, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period. Do you accept this condition of employment?
7.
The duty location for this position is in Washington, DC. Are you willing to come into the office at least six (6) days a pay period, or as required by Division policy?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Industrial and Organizational Psychologist, GS-0180-14 position with the Department of Justice. Your response to this Assessment Questionnaire, in conjunction with other portions of your completed application, such as your resume, will be evaluated to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification.
Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Your resume must clearly reflect examples of your selected responses. If selected for an interview, you may be asked to give specific examples during your interview. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you from consideration for this position. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this application. Incomplete/incorrect responses may result in you not receiving appropriate consideration.
Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Your resume must clearly reflect examples of your selected responses. If selected for an interview, you may be asked to give specific examples during your interview. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you from consideration for this position. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this application. Incomplete/incorrect responses may result in you not receiving appropriate consideration.
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To qualify for a position as a Personnel Psychologist in the GS-180 series:
You must have successfully completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major or equivalent in Psychology.
In addition, in order to qualify for a Personnel Psychologist, GS-0180, at the GS-14 you must meet the Specialized Experience requirement.
Specialized experience for the GS-14: You must have one year of experience at the GS-13 level in Federal service, or equivalent experience in the public and/or private sector, directly related to the position that has equipped the candidate with the particular experience to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
- Experience in the Industrial/Organizational Psychology principles relevant to employee selection (examples are working on job analysis design, employee testing, or other methods of employee assessment)
- Experience in statistical analyses relevant to employee selection procedures and validation studies
Please select the statement(s) that best describe(s) the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Industrial and Organizational Psychologist at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. You must provide the position title(s) and date(s) of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates the experience related to your response.
You must have successfully completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major or equivalent in Psychology.
In addition, in order to qualify for a Personnel Psychologist, GS-0180, at the GS-14 you must meet the Specialized Experience requirement.
Specialized experience for the GS-14: You must have one year of experience at the GS-13 level in Federal service, or equivalent experience in the public and/or private sector, directly related to the position that has equipped the candidate with the particular experience to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
- Experience in the Industrial/Organizational Psychology principles relevant to employee selection (examples are working on job analysis design, employee testing, or other methods of employee assessment)
- Experience in statistical analyses relevant to employee selection procedures and validation studies
Please select the statement(s) that best describe(s) the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Industrial and Organizational Psychologist at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. You must provide the position title(s) and date(s) of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates the experience related to your response.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Have you successfully completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major or equivalent in Psychology?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
3.
Do you have experience providing oral advice or briefings regarding disparate impact and validity of selection devices in language understandable to laypersons?
4.
Do you have experience presenting training for laypersons regarding the evaluation of the validity of selection devices and other employment practices using content, construct, criterion-related, or validity generalization strategies?
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Do you have experience consulting with and advising laypersons regarding the review, evaluation, and development of anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and inclusion policies and programs for workplaces?
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Do you have experience producing written reports regarding disparate impact and validity of selection devices in formats and language understandable to laypersons?
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Do you have experience developing written training materials for attorneys regarding the evaluation of the validity of selection devices and other employment practices using content, construct, criterion-related, and validity generalization strategies?
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Do you have experience researching and providing written summaries of professional literature relevant to the issues of employment testing and the use of artificial intelligence in selection procedures?
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Do you have experience assisting laypersons in understanding the importance and relevance of disparate impact and validity analyses of a variety of employment practices and procedures?
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Do you have experience providing guidance on the design of requests for data and information needed to perform statistical analysis or validity analysis related to whether an employment practice or selection device is valid?
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Do you have experience assisting attorneys in preparing to question opposing expert witnesses and in preparing experts for deposition and trial testimony?
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Do you have experience researching and analyzing which Industrial-Organizational psychology theories, principles, professional standards, and practices apply to different employment selection procedures?
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Do you have experience applying content, construct, criterion-related, and validity generalization strategies to determine whether an employer's use of a selection device or employment practice adheres to underlying Industrial-Organizational psychology theories, principles, professional standards, and practices?
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Do you have experience designing and conducting analytical studies of the validity of a variety of employment selection devices or practices such as written examinations, physical ability tests, structured oral interviews, biodata devices, work simulations, algorithms, and artificial intelligence?
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Do you have experience conducting a variety of statistical analyses of selection device data to determine whether an employment practice adheres to underlying Industrial-Organizational psychology theories, principles, professional standards, and practices?
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Do you have experience performing statistical analyses of applicant, hiring, promotion, testing, or other selection data to determine whether the use of selection devices or practices results in disparate impact (i.e., statistically significant disparities)?
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Do you have experience creating databases and analyzing applicant, hiring, promotion, testing, or other data to develop and/or evaluate potentially less discriminatory alternative employment practices?