CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, GS-0180-14,

Who May Apply Job Opening : 53478 Open to ALL U.S. Citizens Opening Date: May, 17, 2024 Closing Date: May, 31, 2024 11:59 pm (EST) Questions regarding this opening should be directed to G. Jackson at Job Summary Position: Clinical Psychologist, GS-14 Division: Human Resource Division, (HRD) Unit: Psychological Services Unit, (PSU) Location: Washington, DC Working Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Salary: GS-14-$139,395.00-181,216.00 Full Performance level: GS-14 Number of Positions Available: 1 Duration: Full Time/Permanent Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Key Requirements * Must be a U.S. citizen * Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia. * Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance Mission Statement: The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States. Major Duties: * Serves as an Assessment Psychologist in the Human Resources Department who will be responsible of the pre-employment psychological screenings and evaluations of employees regarding their psychological fitness for duty
* Reviews document and medical reports provided by applicants in order to obtain or continuation of a top secret clearance and suitability for employment * Consults with executive managers and Division heads regarding mental health issues impacting employees and their ability to effectively perform duties
* Liaises with other law enforcement and intelligence community entities regarding the management of behavioral and psychological concerns throughout the agency to uphold consistency
* Provides agency-wide training in clarifying concerns related to psychological fitness for duty and the required reporting of mental health, substances use, and behavioral concerns Qualifications and Evaluations Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status. Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans' preference will be applied. All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies: * Organization and Planning * Problem Solving/Judgment * Communication * Collaboration * Consultative Services * Psychology Positive Education Requirement This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic educational requirement by submitting a copy of their college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. ( Applicants MUST have a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. ) Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. Specialized Experience (SE): GS-14: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. SE is defined as follows: * Experience in Clinical Psychology, to include assessment processes, clinical interviews, and interpretation of psychological tests. * Experience providing clinical consultation and guidance to management and other professionals on agency-wide, sensitive issues. * Experience conducting clinical interviews, gathering data, and developing reports containing mental health information. * Experience providing clinical diagnoses, and treatment regimens as it relates to the impact of psychological issues on applicants or employees in day-to-day high stress/high demand work environments. How to Apply For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance. Required Documents To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes: * Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates * A complete assessment questionnaire * Other supporting documents ( if applicable ): * College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement * Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees * Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information * Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees * Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance. What to Expect Next Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process. Additional Information * Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations. * The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service. * 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. * Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation. * Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. You application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted. * Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties. * If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI. * Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record): a. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties) b. The month/year work began c. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.) d. Specific duties performed Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other." Veterans' Preference If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. Nepotism Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives

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