This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Human Resources Division (HR), Research and Analysis Section (HRN) This position primary purpose is to provide leadership, strategic perspective, and guidance, in addition to great customer service, to support the DEA in meeting its goals by leveraging its most valuable resource-its PEOPLE.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. As a Personnel Psychologist your typical work assignments may include: Performing statistical analysis and interpretive studies based on data collected from applicants, employees and managers. Employing techniques based on professionally sound psychological principles, theory, methods and practices. Using data to prepare statistical studies. Conducting analysis of qualitative data identifying key themes and using qualitative data software such as NVivo equivalent. Providing program and policy information and guidance to executives, managers, and employees. Interacts, negotiates and obtains commitment for procedures and practices that enhance the quality, fairness and validity of HR programs.

Requirements

• U. S. Citizenship Required
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test
• 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.
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• DEA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• Current Federal employees cannot transfer unused Time Off Awards to DEA.

Qualifications

The Psychology Series, 0180, has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) which must be met for this position in addition to the minimum qualification requirement. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Master's or higher degree with a major in a non-Clinical Psychology/non-Counseling Psychology specialty. AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates ability in: 1) Demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of Industrial/Organizational Personnel Psychology; 2) Independently conducting comprehensive statistical analysis studies; 3) Developing measurement concepts and tools including written tests, methods for measuring and evaluating performance and employee attitudes; 4) Independently designing and conducting psychological studies; 5) Evaluating and validating personnel assessments in recruitment, selection, and/or retention or employees, and in employee training and development, performance evaluation, job analysis or directives; and, 6) Providing advice and guidance consultative services. Specialized 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This position requires a degree to meet the basic education requirement. You must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Your transcript(s) must clearly demonstrate the course(s) listed in the qualification requirement section. If the transcript(s) does not clearly demonstrate this you must submit a copy of the course description and/or other documentation demonstrating that the courses are equivalent.

Special Instructions for 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. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Drug Enforcement Administration Do Not Send Postal Mail Springfield, VA 21310 US
• Name: Debra Jordan
• Phone: 571-776-2688
• Email: [email protected]