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The position is in the Office of Railroad Policy and Development (RPD), Office of Research, Development and Technology (RPD-30), Human Factors Research Division (RPD-34), in Washington, DC. The incumbent serves as Chief, Human Factors Research Division. As such, is responsible for all research, development, test, and evaluation efforts related to human factors for both conventional and advanced rail systems, and is the principal advisor to the Director of Research, Development and Technology (RD&T) in all matters related to such research. This work involves a wide variety of programs that significantly affect railroad operating practice standards established by the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Office of Railroad Safety. In performance of these duties, s/he exercises considerable initiative in developing, formulating, and directing plans, which will provide useful benefits in both the near-term and long-term for improvements in operating practices and human factors.
Ideal Candidate Statement: The ideal candidate is an experienced professional who is comfortable in a fast-paced work environment with regular interactions with senior leadership; exhibits creativity, sound judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and sensitivity to protocol, deadlines and timetables; has ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities; possesses a strong work ethic, strong logic and reasoning skills and a demonstrated ability to accurately interpret literal and thematic subject matter; has experience supervising research and development programs and program management staff, is mature, responsive, and comfortable working within a diverse, multicultural, rapidly evolving organization.
PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy may be used to fill similar positions within 60 days for these locations.
02/14/2018 to 03/06/2018
$134,789 - $164,200 per year
GS 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Position requires occasional travel.
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
15
Yes
FRA.RPD-2018-0004
491447800
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
As a Supervisory Engineering Psychologist, you will:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
MANDATORY EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the minimum education requirements as listed below to qualify for this position. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree with a major or course of study in psychology.
Where specific course requirements are not indicated in paragraph A, the number of semester hours required to constitute a major field of study is the amount specified by the college or university attended. If this number cannot be obtained, 24 semester hours will be considered as equivalent to a major field of study. The nature and quality of this required course work must have been such that it would serve as a prerequisite for more advanced study in the field or subject-matter area. Related course work generally refers to courses that may be accepted as part of the program major. OR
B. Appropriate combination of education and experience that is typically specified in paragraph B of the individual occupational requirements. The "paragraph B" method generally requires that an applicant possess a core of educational credit, such as described in paragraph A above, plus additional education and/or experience. The method of determining the number of semester hours required to constitute a major field of study is the same as described in paragraph A.
Displaced employees may be eligible for ICTAP or CTAP priority consideration. For more information, please review the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/491447800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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