Summary

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity.

The incumbent oversees a specific subset of branches of the division, which could comprise ASVAB research & development and item development branches, or non-cognitive assessment, language testing, and data support branches.

Duties

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As a Supervisory Personnel Psychologist at the GS-0180-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Leadership & Management: Serves as Deputy to the Director of the Defense Testing and Assessment Center (DTAC), fully sharing in the direction and management of the organization's work, and acting with the Director's authority as required.
• Program Execution: Executes and manages highly complex, large-scale programs and projects supporting the ASVAB Testing Program, Language Testing Program (DLPT and DLAB), and military compatibility assessment efforts across all military Services and DoD agencies.
• Psychometric Oversight: Serves as the principal analyst regarding the development of professionally sound and valid cognitive and non-cognitive tests, interpretive materials, and Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) software.
• Personnel Management: Directs, coordinates, and oversees a diverse, senior-level technical and professional workforce of IT Specialists, Statisticians, Personnel Research Psychologists, and Technical Editors (GS-12 through GS-14), setting priorities and managing performance.
• Strategic Advisory: Chairs high-level working groups (e.g., Manpower Accession Policy Working Group) and provides technical recommendations to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense and military Services on accession policies and applicant personnel testing.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service:

• Psychometrics & Testing Theory: Demonstrated professional knowledge and applied research experience in personnel psychology, including extensive expertise in item response theory, classical test theory, and computerized adaptive testing.
• Test System Development: Extensive experience leading the design, development, evaluation, and implementation of large-scale computer-based testing systems for cognitive and non-cognitive assessments.
• Executive Leadership & Advisory: Proven leadership experience managing complex technical programs, supervising highly technical staff, and effectively communicating complex aptitude testing research to executive military leadership and scientific advisory committees.; OR

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0180 series.

Degree: major or equivalent in psychology

*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.

Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.

When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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