Supervisory Personnel Psychologist

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 Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) research & development and item development branches, or non-cognitive assessment, language testing, and data support branches. Responsibilities 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 Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Psychometrics & Testing Theory: Applying Item Response Theory (IRT), Classical Test Theory (CTT), and Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) models to conduct applied research in Personnel Psychology; Test System Development: Leading the design, development, evaluation, and implementation of large-scale computer-based testing systems for cognitive and non-cognitive assessments; and Executive Leadership & Advisory: Managing complex technical programs or research projects, providing supervisory or technical direction to scientific personnel, and delivering technical briefings or research findings on aptitude testing to executive leadership or scientific review bodies. 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 demonstrate that you meet the following 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. To Demonstrate that you meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0180 series, you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. 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 Additional Information Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025\_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (ICTAP eligibility): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade. As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).