Joining the Secret Service, Office of Human Resources, HR Research and Assessment Division will allow you to participate in research, development, implementation, and maintenance of effective competency-based assessments for selection, promotion, career development, and organizational effectiveness to support the establishment and maintenance of a quality workforce. For more information on the Secret Service click here.  

Duties

The selectee will serve as a Personnel Psychologist in the Office of Human Resources, HR Research and Assessment Division. Typical work assignments include:

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications

Basic Education Requirement: Successful completion of a full 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 to meeting the basic education requirement, you must also meet the following minimum qualification requirements.  You qualify for the GS-14 level (starting salary $132,368) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level performing duties such as: leading research and validation studies on employee selection procedures to develop or identify and implement assessment tools for leadership or human resources decision making; demonstrating and applying knowledge of test theory, psychometrics, statistics, logic and innovative research methods; writing technical reports documenting research findings and methodology; planning and overseeing project work, reporting outcomes to executives, managers or other interested individuals; managing a testing program (technology solution or assessment catalog) for selection purposes. 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. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. 

Education

See Basic Education Requirement under Qualifications Section. 

Contacts

• Address United States Secret Service (DHS-USSS) Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, District of Columbia 20223 United States
• Name: APT Talent Management Div
• Phone: 202-406-6420
• Email: [email protected]