The Delegated Examining Unit (DEU) is seeking a Personnel Psychologist to serve as an expert in job analysis and assessment development to assist NIH in hiring talent. The DEU oversees all delegated examining hiring for NIH and provides expertise in staffing and recruitment issues in the areas of delegated examining, direct-hire, and applicant assessment.

Duties

As a Personnel Psychologist working within the Delegated Examining Unit, you will:

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
• Position requires successful completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree with a major or equivalent in Psychology.
• Position requires Education, transcripts are required (See "Qualifications" section of this announcement).

Qualifications

To qualify for a position as a Personnel Psychologist in the GS-180 series, you must: Have successfully completed a 4 year course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree with a major or equivalent in Psychology. In Addition, in order to qualify for a Personnel Psychologist, GS-180, at the GS-11 level, you must: Demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: analyzing position data to determine the importance of job tasks or competencies; developing occupational questionnaires based on job analysis data; and recommending the appropriate assessment tools for measuring applicant competencies OR Have completed three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, or have completed the requirements for a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a related field. OR Have a combination of post baccalaureate education in Industrial/Organizational Psychology beyond two years and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In Addition, in order to qualify for a Personnel Psychologist, GS-180, at the GS-12 level, you must:: Demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: conducting analysis on position data using standard statistical methods; developing an assessment crediting plan for rating and ranking job applicants; and preparing content for job analysis workshops or training materials. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12134464

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.


If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Dr Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Chelsea Day
• Phone: 301-594-3929
• Email: [email protected]