The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior expert Psychologist in Directorate of Safety at Air Force Global Strike Command (AF GSC). Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

Serves as the AF Global Strike Command senior expect on human (psychological) factors in accident causation and prevention. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with AF/SE, AFGS/SG, AFGSC/A4, US Navy, US Army Safety, 711 HPW and other agencies. Directs and provides consults on human factor psychology and aerospace physiology investigations of MAJCOM mishaps. Conducts staff assistance visits, compliance oversight visits and organizational safety assessments. Develops and directs development of organizational assessment tools.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Employee may be required to work overtime.
• Employee is expected to meet continuing education requirements for psychology/physiology as appropriate.
• Work requires ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance.
• Masters-degree or higher in industrial/ organization/ personnel or engineering psychology or physiology and expertise in principles and practices with the ability to integrate human factors knowledge pertaining to (Cont'd)
• AF weapon systems defense and AF processes for command leadership is highly desired. Expert knowledge of aviation and nuclear operations is also highly desired.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. (Cont'd)
• Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, Psychology Series 0180. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree in major or equivalent in psychology for all specializations except clinical psychology and counseling psychology. These two specializations have additional educational requirements, as stated below: Clinical psychology: For positions at grades GS-11 and above, satisfactory completion of all the requirements for the doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required. Counseling psychology: For positions at grades GS-9 and above, satisfactory completion of 2 full academic years of graduate study directly related to professional work in counseling psychology, or satisfactory completion in an accredited educational institution of all the requirements for a master's degree directly related to counseling psychology is required (Psychology Series 0180 (opm.gov)). In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes professional advanced expert knowledge of a broad range of psychology to include human factors (HF) processes methodologies and techniques. Mastery knowledge of advanced concepts principles and techniques of engineering psychology. Expert professional knowledge of psychology pertaining to human factors, policies procedures and program objectives and the ability to direct/lead teams. Expert skill in investigating mishaps and in formulating recommendations on any human factor's issues found in the investigations. Expert skill in articulating, negotiating and solving critical, complex HF problems and analysis issues. Ability to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Professional advanced expert knowledge of a broad range of psychology to include human factors (HF) processes methodologies and techniques. 2.Mastery knowledge of advanced concepts principles and techniques of engineering psychology. 3. Expert professional knowledge of psychology pertaining to human factors, policies procedures and program objectives and the ability to direct/lead teams. 4. Expert skill in investigating mishaps and in formulating recommendations on any human factor's issues found in the investigations. 5. Expert skill in articulating, negotiating and solving critical, complex HF problems and analysis issues. Ability to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy and to establish and maintain effective relationships with decision makers, etc. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Barksdale AFB 345 Davis Avenue W Suite 223 Barksdale AFB, LA 71110 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY