Personnel Psychologist

Job Summary

This position is responsible for planning, directing, and organizing the activities of the Market Analysis and Research Section. The successful candidate will have a strong background in psychology and experience in total force recruiting. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and have a well-versed understanding of a number of academic disciplines, including statistics, survey/question design, screening instruments, operations research, computer programming, demographic projections, marketing, and advertising.

Key Responsibilities

* Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Market Analysis and Research Section
* Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities
* Represents HQ AFRS with a variety of installation and functional area organizations
* Conducts, contributes to, and collaborates on Market Analysis and Research Section studies, surveys, reports, and outreach

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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Advance in hire is authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
* Leave accrual is authorized upon request
* Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
* This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.

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, GS 0180 series + IOR (Individual Occupational Requirements).
* A degree with a major or equivalent in psychology is required. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
* 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: Experience applying knowledge of Total Force Recruiting to attain Regular Air Force (RegAF), Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), Air National Guard (ANG), United States Space Force (USSF), United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp (AFROTC) accessions. Applying knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Planning, organizing, and directing the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing. Well-versed in a number of academic disciplines: statistics, survey/question design, screening instruments, operations research, computer programming, demographic projections, marketing, and advertising.

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.

Additional information

* Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
* Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
* 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
* Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
* Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference).

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