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Position Title
Personnel Research Psychologist
Agency
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Announcement Number
HHS-ASA-MP-24-12415784 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, May 20, 2024 to Tuesday, May 28, 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? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
  • have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
  • retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans) (limit characters)
3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the Department of Health and Human Services? If yes, confirm:
• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• Your grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy AND
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center page (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/). (limit characters)
4. I am eligible for a non-competitive appointment based on my status as a military spouse.
  
 **Please note that you must submit documentation to support your eligibility.**
 
For more information, review the following link:

Certain Military Spouse Eligibility: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/ (limit characters)
5. Are you a current or former DoD employee who is/was employed at an Industrial Base Facility or the Major Range and Test Facilities Bases who:
 
  • Is/Was appointed initially under open competitive examination under subchapter I of chapter 33 of such title to the time-limited appointment;
  • Served under one or more time-limited appointments by a defense industrial base facility or the Major Range and Test Facilities Base for a period or periods totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2 or more years; and
  • Performance has been at an acceptable level of performance throughout the period(s), referred to in (2) above.
 
Are you a Former DoD employees may also apply for a position within two years after the most recent date of separation, and their most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance. 
 (limit characters)
6. I meet one or more of the following requirements for a competitive appointment:
  1. Current or former Federal employee working in a permanent competitive service position;
  2. I am a preference eligible veteran or veteran separated from the armed forces after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA).
 **Please note that you must submit documentation to support your eligibility.**
 
For more information, review the following link:
Veterans Resources: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans (limit characters)
7. 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
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/) (limit characters)
8. Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
  • was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; AND,
  • served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; AND,
  • performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; AND,
  • if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) and performance appraisal that demonstrates you meet the requirements outlined in the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act. (limit characters)
9. I meet one or more of the following requirements for a noncompetitive appointment:
  1. Current or former Federal employee who currently hold or previously held a Federal competitive position with promotion potential at or above the full performance level listed for this position;
  2. Peace Corps Volunteer or Vista member;
  3. Current Federal employee working in an excepted service position covered by an OPM Interchange Agreement;
  4. Foreign Service Employee
  5. Certain Former Overseas Employees
  6. Current Pathways student within the 120 day non-competitive conversion period.
 
 **Please note that you must submit documentation to support your eligibility.**
 
For more information, review the following links: (limit characters)
10. 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. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/) (limit characters)
11. Are you a current United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officer or a United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officer candidate?

If yes:
  • For current active duty USPHS Commissioned Corps officers, submit a copy of your most recent personnel orders.
OR
  • For USPHS Commissioned Corps candidates, submit documentation from the Division of Commissioned Corps Personnel and Readiness (DCCPR) stating you have successfully completed the professional boarding process.
 (limit characters)
12. In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment. (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Are you a federal retiree receiving an annuity? (limit characters)
2. Are you an HHS employee in a Bargaining Unit (such as the National Treasury Employees Union) (limit characters)
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Basic Requirement: Have you completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's (or higher degree) that included a major field of study (or equivalent) in psychology? You must submit your transcripts. (limit characters)
2. Do you have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) conducting applied qualitative analyses including summarizing open-ended comments (e.g., survey or evaluation of feedback)? 
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3. Do you have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) conducting quantitative analyses including descriptive and inferential statistical analyses? (limit characters)
4. Do you have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) conducting job analyses to identify critical tasks and competencies associated with successful job performance (and in accordance with legal and professional standards)? (limit characters)
5. Do you have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) analyzing candidate selection processes and making recommendations or formulating strategies to address assessment challenges? (limit characters)
6. Do you have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) Developing assessments (e.g., structured interviews, situational judgment tests, cognitive ability tests, job knowledge tests) for employee selection and/or promotion. (limit characters)
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answers to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration. (limit characters)
7. Select the response that best describes your experience with competency models. (limit characters)
8. Which of the following describe your experience developing assessments for employee selection? (Select All That Apply) (limit characters)
9. Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing tests or other assessments used by an organization for employee selection and/or promotion. (limit characters)
10. Select the response that best describes your experience developing an assessment strategy. (limit characters)
11. Select the types of written products that you have independently prepared related to organizational and assessment activities. Examples may be required during the interview process. (Select All That Apply) (limit characters)
12. Which of the following have you performed related to job analyses? (Select All That Apply) (limit characters)
13. Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience conducting a job analysis? (limit characters)
14. Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience interpreting the results of data analyses? (limit characters)
15. Which of the following describes your experience analyzing data using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R, Excel)? (Select All That Apply) (limit characters)
16. Select the response that best describes your experience applying testing and measurement theories, principles, and practices in order to meet organizational needs (e.g., selection assessment development, survey construction). (limit characters)
17. Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience applying legal and professional standards in the design and/or validation of personnel assessments (e.g., Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, Principles for the Validation and Use of Personnel Selection Procedures, and Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures). (limit characters)
18. Select the responses that reflect the interpersonal communication skills you have used as a regular part of your job supporting assessments and organizational talent strategy. (Select All That Apply). (limit characters)
19. Select the assessment tools for which you have experience independently developing AND implementing for selection purposes. (Select All That Apply.) (limit characters)
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