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Position Title
Personnel Research Psychologist (Leader)
Agency
Office of Personnel Management
Announcement Number
24-PEW-12510649-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, September 5, 2024 to Friday, September 13, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current employee of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service? If yes, confirm you meet all of the following requirements:
  • 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; 
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee who meets the definition of displaced (CFR 330.702)  from a position in the competitive service from a Federal agency?  If yes, confirm you meet all of the following requirements:
 
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy;
  • Your grade is/was equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; 
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent;
  • It has been less than a year from your separation from Federal service (see ICTAP eligibility period CFR 330.708.)
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Preferences
1. What is the highest grade you have held on a non-temporary basis in the federal service? If you have never held a federal position, please type "N/A". (limit characters)
2. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
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Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
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Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
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Assessment 1
For the following question, please answer Yes or No. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Have you successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited or pre-accredited academic institution leading to a bachelor's or higher degree with a major or equivalent in Psychology? Note: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript(s) with your application that shows you have met the basic requirement to be determined eligible for consideration.
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In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement listed above, applicants must have specialized experience to be minimally qualified for this position. Please respond YES or NO to each question to identify whether you meet the specialized experience requirements for this position. To qualify for this position at the GS-14 grade level, in addition to the Basic Requirement above, I have at least one full year (52 weeks) of experience comparable to the scope and responsibility the Federal Government GS-13 grade level or pay band (qualifying experience may have been obtained outside of federal service) performing ALL the following: (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. Using knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of industrial/organizational psychology or related field (e.g., applied social psychology, applied research/evaluation) to develop practical solutions to assessment problems, including experience with assessment development and validation methods.
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3. If you answered "Yes" in the question above, please identify which position(s) in your resume meet the specialized experience requirement (job titles/dates of employment).
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
4. Applying knowledge of statistics and using statistical tools (e.g., SPSS, R, Python) and creating data visualizations to share results.
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5. If you answered "Yes" in the question above, please identify which position(s) in your resume meet the specialized experience requirement (job titles/dates of employment).
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
6. Leading/managing projects that involve conducting job analyses, performing statistical analyses and developing tests/assessment tools consistent with professional and legal requirements (e.g., Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures). (limit characters)
7. If you answered "Yes" in the question above, please identify which position(s) in your resume meet the specialized experience requirement (job titles/dates of employment).
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
8. Planning and monitoring project or program budgets to include negotiating funding with management or other officials; monitoring budget progression including overages or underutilization; determining pricing for operational activities; determining estimated costs for products or services; and managing resources to ensure delivery within budgeted amounts.
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9. If you answered "Yes" in the question above, please identify which position(s) in your resume meet the specialized experience requirement (job titles/dates of employment).
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
10. Do you have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in industrial/organizational psychology or related field (e.g., applied social psychology, applied research/evaluation)?
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11. Do you have experience managing an online testing program (technology solution or assessment catalog) for selection purposes?
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12. If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please identify which position(s) in your resume demonstrate experience managing an online testing program for selection purposes.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
13. Do you have experience working in a high stakes testing environment with the potential for litigation?
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14. If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please identify which position(s) in your resume demonstrate your experiences working in a high-stakes test environment.
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15. For which of the following personnel selection tools have you led assessment development and validation? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) (limit characters)
16. Select ONE statement that best describes your training and experience with applying professional standards to the design and validation of personnel assessments, (e.g., SIOP Principles for the Validation and Use of Personnel Selection Procedures, Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures).
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For each of the items below, select ONE statement that most accurately describes your level of training and experience. (limit characters)
17. Conduct job analyses and use the results to develop tools for human resources management (for example, personnel selection, employee development).
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18. Analyze job analysis or validation data using statistical software packages (for example, SPSS, R, Python). (limit characters)
19. Perform multivariate analyses (for example, regression analysis, factor analysis) using statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, R, Python). (limit characters)
20. Conduct statistical analyses as part of a test validation study (for example, reliability, validity, test fairness).
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21. Develop scoring criteria for a selection or promotion test (for example, structured interview, biodata questionnaire, job knowledge test) based on data or input from subject matter experts.
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22. Create and validate scales, constructs, aggregates, etc.
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23. Conduct a content validity study for a selection or promotion test.
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24. Conduct a criterion-related validity study for a selection or promotion test.
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25. Conduct item analysis and use item analysis statistics in the construction or validation of personnel assessments.
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26. Interpret or compute item statistics using item response theory.
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27. Design a multiple-hurdle assessment process for selection or promotion purposes.
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28. Monitor project activities to ensure completion within budgeted amounts.
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29. Manage and deliver a project/program in a fee-for-service/consulting organization.
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30. Determine estimated costs to provide customized solutions to meet customer needs.
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31. Manage resources to deliver a fee-for-service project/program on schedule and within budget.
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32. Manage and evaluate performance of contractors.
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33. Build sustained relationships and/or partnerships with customers.
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34. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of different products and/or services to customers.
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35. Identify opportunities to expand business with current or new customers.
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36. Lead a formal presentation to market services to prospective customers.
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37. Lead conversations with customers to gain an understanding of customer needs and identify relevant products or services.
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38. Write documents to convey information to customers, managers, or a professional, scientific audience.
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39. Develop written recommendations for addressing sensitive or controversial issues.
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40. Write a customer proposal that outlines project objectives, steps, deliverables, and timelines.
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41. Select ONE statement that most accurately describes your highest level of experience communicating in writing. (limit characters)
42. Assign activities to project team members based on their skills and availability.
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43. Create and monitor project plans for a research study or work project to ensure project deliverables are completed in a timely manner.
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44. Evaluate project requirements to identify necessary resources.
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45. Monitor programs, projects or activities and adjust resources in response to changing needs or priorities.
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46. Monitor and report on the status and progress of work to ensure that instructions and priorities are met.
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47. Provide feedback on the performance of project team members to the appropriate supervisor.
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48. Select ONE statement that most accurately describes the extent to which you have coordinated with others (for example, work groups, agencies, or contractors) to design or implement personnel selection assessments. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
49. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and; 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to the statement below (or select a response) will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
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