Personnel Research Psychologist

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting related research and development activities for ASVAB CEP. This includes all activities necessary for maintaining, evaluating, and improving existing testing instruments.

Qualifications:

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

• Facilitating multiple-aptitude tests and interpretation of data, interest inventory development, and a wide range of career exploration tools.
• Developing and implementing new career planning models;
• Occupational knowledge of the military's Enlistment Testing Program and the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Career Exploration Program.
• Collecting and analyzing data similar to what would be necessary for conducting Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Career Exploration Program.
• Developing program materials and informational websites.
• Interpreting and applying information from occupational information taxonomies and databases.

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 the qualifications listed above, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the 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.

Responsibilities:

As a Personnel Research Psychologist at the GS-0180-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• The incumbent conducts related research and development activities for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Career Exploration Program (CEP). This includes all activities necessary for maintaining, evaluating, and improving existing testing instruments and other materials, as well as the development and evaluation of new methods and techniques for increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the ASVAB CEP.
• Works with a panel of experts in the field of career development and planning to develop and implement a career guidance and planning model, and ensure that the program components comply with all relevant standards.
• The incumbent is responsible for providing technical guidance and training to a wide variety of personnel involved in ASVAB CEP, including civilian and military Education Service Specialists.
• Acts as a representative of Defense Testing and Assessment Center (DTAC) in matters related to the ASVAB CEP to include discussions with policy staff both internal and external to the agency. Keeps abreast of activities and plans of these agencies to advise on trends, emerging issues, and new developments as needed.
• Serves as a representative of DTAC in various public forums in matters related to the ASVAB CEP. In this capacity, presents briefings and reports to national and regional meetings and conferences of educational and vocational counseling professionals and prepares and publishes papers in recognized educational, measurement, and counseling journals.
• Represents DTAC in technical discussions with contractors, in the conduct of contract research and development relating to ASVAB CEP As needed, coordinates such activities with other Centers within DPAC and with other Government agencies, including but not limited to coordinating the collection of data necessary for conducting ASVAB CEP research and development.
• Responsible for designing and managing occupational information databases as they relate to the DoW. Knowledge of job analysis methods is relevant for this function, as well as an understanding of job selection and classification.

Salary : $121,785