This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/605494900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in the NSF Academy Branch (NSF Academy) of the Division of Human Resource Management (HRM), Office of Information and Resource Management (OIRM) at the National Science Foundation (NSF).
PLEASE NOTE: Veteran’s preference rules will be applied in filling these positions and non-competitive conversion to a permanent or term position is NOT guaranteed.
See "Other Information Section" for additional clarification.
Learn more about this agency06/23/2021 to 07/07/2021
$60,129 - $94,581 per year
GS 09 - 11
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Recent Graduates
Full-time
Excepted
14 - This position has promotion potential to the GS-14.
No
No
HRM-2021-0016
605494900
Open to anyone who is a recent graduate who, within the previous two years graduated from a qualifying educational institution with an associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate with at least a 3.0 GPA. Recent graduates who are veterans have up to six years after graduation to apply. Non-citizens may apply but must complete a citizenship affidavit. **See Other Information section below**
As a Personnel Psychologist you will be responsible for:
Competencies:
Your application package must include proof of meeting educational requirements.
It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment and referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions
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.
You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire.
All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full or blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Basic requirement: To qualify at any grade level, applicants must have successfully completed a 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.
In addition, applicants must meet the applicable grade-specific requirements described below.
To qualify at GS-09, you must have at least 1 year of specialized experience where you have assisted higher level colleagues with some guidance and coaching on projects involving the application of the models and theories of industrial and organizational psychology. Examples of specialized experience include an ability to draft and revise questionnaire items and working in areas such as competency gap analysis, employee selection, employee and/or management training, organizational development, organizational effectiveness, performance management, statistical analysis, test and measurement, etc. This experience must have been equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal Service;
OR
You must have a masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in, or related to, I/O Psychology or Personnel Psychology; OR
You must have a combination of graduate level education and appropriate specialized experience that together meet the qualification requirements for this position.
To qualify at GS-11, you must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience involving the application of the models/theories of industrial/organizational psychology, including the application of psychometrics, statistical analyses, & research methodology and working as part of a team member under direct supervision and guidance. Examples of specialized experience may include contributing to a project or task related to The design and implementation of training (face to face or online); A robust project, program and/or course evaluation such as training needs analysis or leadership development program evaluation; or The development of effective assessment tools such as performance place, selection measures or a 360 degree survey for individuals & organizations. OR
You must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent in I/O Psychology, Personnel Psychology, etc.; OR
You must have a combination of graduate level education beyond the first 2 years of progressively higher graduate study and appropriate specialized experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position, if related.
You must meet the minimum education requirements as described in “Qualifications."
All Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants may verify accreditation at the following website: Accreditation.
PLEASE NOTE: Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that's part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum.
To be eligible for conversion to a permanent or term position, Recent Graduates must:
-Successfully complete at least 1-year of continuous service in addition to all requirements of the Program.
-Meet the Office of Personnel Management’s qualifications for the position to which the Recent Graduate will be converted.
-Maintain performance at the “Fully Satisfactory” level or higher under the agency’s performance management system.
-Complete all the requirements of the Program successfully (this includes 40 hours of annual interactive training or any other required training or activities with a mentor that are outlined in the employee’s Participant Agreement).
Relocation expenses will NOT be paid.
This announcement is open to All US Citizens who meet citizenship and eligibility requirements.
Federal Appropriations Law requires that Non-Citizens meet certain eligibility criteria to be considered. Therefore, Non-Citizens must certify eligibility by signing and attaching this Citizenship Affidavit to their application. Non-citizens who do not provide the affidavit at the time of application will not be considered. Non-citizens may NOT be converted to competitive service appointments.
This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.
NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework. Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place. Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary.
The Selected Candidate(s) may be subject to a background investigation.
Veteran's Preference:
If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation as specified on the SF-15.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Category rating procedures will be used to rank and select eligibles. Based on your responses to the occupational questionnaire, you will be assigned a score. Your score will determine in which of three categories you will be placed: Excellent, Very Good, or Good. Under this process, veterans will be assigned to the appropriate category (without additional preference points) and then placed at the top of their category.
The information contained in your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine the degree to which you meet the competencies required of this position. Please ensure you answer all questions accurately. Your responses are subject to verification. In support of your responses provided in the Occupational Questionnaire, your resume should include verbiage that describes your experience relative to the position for which you are applying and provide examples that show the depth of knowledge, level of skill, or degree of ability you possess. If your application does not support your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire or your application is not complete, it may affect your evaluation or result in your name being removed from further consideration. In some cases, additional assessment processes may be used.
Applicants eligible for selection preference under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or CTAP must meet the agency definition of "well qualified." In NSF categories, this means at least “Very Good" with a score of 90.
You MUST submit supporting academic transcripts reflecting fulfillment of requirements for an undergraduate or higher level degree. The course completion/degree conferred date MUST be within the past 2 years. Failure to submit this documentation or to meet the eligibility requirements as listed above will result in a rating of ineligible.
All applicants are required to provide a resume, in any format they choose. Cover letters are optional. All required documents have to be submitted at the time you complete your application or it will not receive further consideration.
If you are entitled to veterans' preference:
You must provide a copy of your "member copy 4 version" of your DD-214, CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE FROM ACTIVE DUTY, and you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
For 5-point veterans' preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 Copy), or an official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation requested by this form.
For information on veteran's eligibility visit: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp.
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• All uploading must be completed before 11:59 PM Eastern time on the vacancy closing date.All applicants should submit a resume/CV of their choice, and may also submit a cover letter.
Additional Documents, if applicable, may include:
1. Veteran's Preference Documentation (DD-214 and SF-15): If you are eligible and claiming 5-point veteran's preference, you MUST submit a copy of your "member copy 4 version" of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veteran's preference, and/or want to be considered under the Disabled Veterans non-competitive hiring authority, you MUST submit a copy of your DD-214, SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" and the documentation required by the SF-15. (Please note: An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing veterans' preference will not be accepted as proof of entitlement.)
2. CTAP/ICTAP Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
3. Schedule A Certification: Applicants requesting consideration under Schedule A MUST submit a Schedule A Certification.
4. If you are applying based on eligibility for another special employment program/authority, you MUST submit supporting documentation in order to establish program eligibility.
5. Performance appraisals and awards may be considered during the evaluation process if voluntarily submitted.
You must submit proof of meeting the basic education requirement described in the QUALIFICATIONS paragraph. Therefore, you should submit TRANSCRIPTS (unofficial copies are acceptable) that verifies that the requirement is met. AND
If qualifying based on education, you must submit TRANSCRIPTS (unofficial copies are acceptable) or a DIPLOMA that verifies that the requirement is met.
All uploading must be completed before 11:59 PM Eastern time on the vacancy closing date.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Your application should be submitted online and must be completed and all required documents successfully uploaded before 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date. You must answer all of the job-related questions to ensure full consideration for this position. For more detailed information, please review our NSF eRecruit Applicant Guide.
If you are unable to apply electronically, please use the Contact Information below for special instructions on how to submit your application materials. Hearing impaired individuals may call TDD (703) 292-5090 for assistance.
WARNING! Applications submitted online must have a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full or blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
You may check the status of your application at any time on the USAJOBS website
Applicants should click ‘Track this Application’ in the Applicant Dashboard to receive application updates.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/605494900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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