USAJOBS · 1 day ago
Personnel Psychologist
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $133K/yr
1+ years expThe U.S. Secret Service's Office of Human Resources is seeking a Personnel Psychologist to participate in research, development, implementation, and maintenance of competency-based assessments for selection, promotion, and career development. This role will focus on developing HR assessments and serving in an advisory capacity on Personnel Psychology and organizational development.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Leading the development and implementation of employment tests, surveys, and related instruments for application to specific and general examining or other human capital needs
Developing HR assessments, or survey tools and related instruments for application to specific and general examining needs or workforce development; responsible for developing special purpose tests, such as promotional assessments, and providing instruction on the proper administration and evaluation of these assessments
Operating as the senior psychologist level in the development of tests, surveys, and related instruments and their application for human capital needs, including the production of data and technical reporting
Serving in an advisory role on all aspects of Personnel Psychology, organizational development, and policy, with responsibility assisting with coordinating assessment and evaluation policy development for HRR and the USSS; attending and facilitating meetings within the Secret Service
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is required
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Tier 5 clearance
Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted
Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position
Serve a 1-year probationary period
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major or equivalent in psychology
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level performing duties such as assisting with research projects related to human resource management, applying established methods and techniques in personnel psychology, and preparing written materials
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position
3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level performing duties such as applying testing and measurement theories, conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses using statistical software packages, and preparing written materials
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
Retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Personal leave days
Paid federal holidays
Flexible work schedules
Tuition reimbursement
Transportation subsidies
Uniform allowance
Health and wellness programs
Fitness centers
Variety of employee training and developmental opportunities
Company
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