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Personnel Psychologist

Department of Defense
Defense Logistics Agency
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Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Position may be filled at any of the below locations.
Battle Creek, MI: $103,409- $158,860
Whitehall, OH: $107,817 - $165,632
Fort Belvoir, VA: $117,962 - $181,216
New Cumberland, PA: $117,962 - $181,216
Philadelphia, PA: $113,792 - $174,811
Norfolk, VA: $104,861 - $161,090
Richmond, VA: $107,915 - $165,782

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
06/12/2024 to 06/19/2024
Salary
$103,409 to - $181,216 per year

See Summary section for more salary information.

Pay scale & grade
GS 13 - 14
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Battle Creek, MI
Whitehall, OH
New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, PA
Philadelphia, PA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy. DLA telework-eligible positions require at least 60% in office time (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week).  For those eligible and with supervisory approval, regular and recurring telework may be requested Monday and/or Friday only.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
14
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
DLAJ1HR-24-12442675-DHA
Control number
795433100

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Clarification from the agency

This is a Direct Hiring Authority notice open to the Public.

Duties

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  • If selected at the GS-13 level, the below responsibilities will be performed in a developmental capacity.
  • Responsible for developing and implementing psychometric testing programs and competency models to support workforce planning.
  • Integrates psychometric insights into workforce planning to help the agency anticipate and address skills gaps, plan for succession, and develop training programs.
  • Conducts detailed studies of the organizational structure, functions, and programs to enhance processes and optimize resource utilization.
  • Participates in studies and analyses of issues affecting life cycle career management, develops occupational series competencies, both technical and non-technical for all occupational series, and integrates them into workforce planning requirements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret access
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Bargaining Unit Status: No

Qualifications

To qualify for a Personnel Psychologist, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

A. Basic Education: A bachelor's degree or higher: major or equivalent in psychology. Applicants must submit a copy of their official college transcripts from an accredited educational institution which reflects that a degree was conferred, and the date conferred. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. Failure to submit your transcripts will result in lost consideration.

B. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

  • GS-13: Supports the development of strategic workforce plans by utilizing psychometric data; Conducts detailed studies of the organizational structure, functions, and program to enhance processes; Assists with design, implementation, and overseeing competency assessment programs.
  • GS-14: Develops competency models and selection assessment tools; Creates career maps for all occupational series; Comprehensive knowledge of psychology concepts and use of experimental, observational, and quantitative methods in the study of behavior.
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.

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. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

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: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Additional information

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through a Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

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