Fyi from Sharron
Tom Mitchell, Ph.D.
Industrial & Organizational Psychologist
Director of Graduate Programs in Psychology
Division of Applied Behavioral Sciences
University of Baltimore
Academic Center Suite 209 D
1420 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410 837 5348
Fax: 410 837 4059
http://home.ubalt.edu/tmitch
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Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 5:03 PM
To: Thomas Mitchell
Subject: Fw: Secret Service Vacancy - Personnel Research Psychologist
Hi Dr. Mitchell,
Can you send this announcement to anyone that may be interested.
Thank You,
Sharron
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From: "SIMMONS-COLLINS, TEMEA"
Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:44:28 -0500
To: Sharron Thompson<[log in to unmask]>; SU,
WENDY<[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Secret Service Vacancy - Personnel Research Psychologist
Forward to those who may be interested.
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g> Department:Department of Homeland Security
Agency:U.S. Secret Service
Job Announcement Number: HRT-JB097-09
Personnel Research Psychologist
Salary Range: $60,989 to $133,543 USD Per Year
Open Period: February 25, 2009 to March 17, 2009
Series & Grade: GS-0180-11/12/13/14
Position Information: Full-Time
Permanent
Promotion Potential: GS-14
Duty Location: 1+ vacancies - Office of Human Resources and Training,
HR Research and Assessment Office, Washington, DC
Who May Be Considered:
All U.S. Citizens
Indicate lowest grade acceptable. Applicants who fail to indicate the
lowest grade acceptable will only be referred for the highest grade for
which qualified.
Job Summary:
Building on a Tradition of Excellence and Meeting the Challenges of the
Future
The Secret Service is a premier law enforcement organization with two
critical national security missions: protect our nation's leaders and to
conduct criminal investigations. Our team members continue a tradition
of excellence - whether investigating financial crime or protecting
national and visiting foreign leaders. In the Secret Service, we serve
the country with duty, loyalty, justice, integrity and courage.
In the Secret Service, we:
* Protect the President, the Vice President, and other
leaders; investigate threats against them; and, safeguard their
residences and other facilities
* Plan and implement security designs for National Special
Security Events
* Investigate financial crimes including fraud, identity theft
and computer-based attacks on banking or telecommunications
infrastructure
Major Duties:
The selectee will serve as a Personnel Research Psychologist
professional responsible for participating in the research, development,
implementation, and maintenance of effective, competency-based
assessments for selection, promotion, career development, and
organizational effectiveness to support the establishment and
maintenance of a quality workforce.
The selectee will be responsible for conducting research studies to
evaluate the effectiveness of existing HR systems and tools, and
consulting and advising management of conclusions and recommendations.
The selectee is required to perform responsibly in all phases of the
research process, including problem definition, planning, execution,
analysis, interpretation, and reporting results. Knowledge of test
theory, psychometric methodology, and statistics are required. The
selectee will work closely with the Workforce Planning Office and other
Secret Service offices regarding the research and analysis of HR data
related to hiring, retention, and workforce analysis.
The selectee will be responsible for assisting with the design and
revision of Secret Service policies and operating procedures as they
relate to Personnel Psychology initiatives. The selectee will ensure
mandated DHS laws, rules, and regulations are properly assessed for
potential impact on Human Resources programs. The selectee will also
ensure compliance with U.S. Code of Federal Regulations and other laws
governing the administration and use of HR selection and promotion
assessments. The incumbent will participate in Division, Agency, and
Department-level work groups and tasks forces in efforts to collaborate
on human capital initiatives.
Qualifications:
Fully describe your duties and accomplishments under the work experience
block of your application or on your resume. List only education from
an educational institution accredited by an accrediting agency
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Candidates must meet the qualification requirements of the position no
later than thirty (30) days after the closing date of the vacancy
announcement. The requirements are:
1) Applicants must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in a position
no more than one (1) or two (2) grades lower (or equivalent) than the
position to be filled; and
2) Candidates must meet the experience and /or education requirements
contained in the Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.
To qualify:
Basic Requirements:
Degree: major or equivalent in psychology.
Applicants MUST provide copies of college transcript.
At the GS-11 level: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent
to the GS-9 level; or a master's or equivalent graduate degree
At the GS-12 level: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent
to the GS-11 level is required; or a degree Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral
degree
At the GS-13 level: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent
to the GS-12 level is required.
At the GS-14 level: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent
to the GS-13 level is required.
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with
the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties
of the position, and that is typically in or related to conducting
research studies to evaluate the effectiveness of existing HR systems
and tools. To be creditable, specialized experience must at least be
equivalent to the next lower grade level.
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of
successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the
experience requirements.
Graduate Education: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge,
skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31,
1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service
System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
This position is critical-sensitive. Completion of a full-field
investigation is required before appointment. Applicants must qualify
for a top secret clearance.
All applicants tentatively selected for this position (except current
Secret Service employees) shall be required to submit to urinalysis to
screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Actual appointment
will be contingent upon the receipt of a negative drug test result.
How Will You Be Evaluated:
SELECTIVE FACTOR(S): Not Required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:
***IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED*** for this vacancy, applicants must submit
a Supplemental Qualifications Statement describing ***separately for
each Knowledge, Skill and Ability (KSA) listed in this announcement***
their experience, education, training, and awards. Experience listed in
the Supplemental Qualification Statement (KSA) should also be reflected
in the work experience block of your application or your resume. The
first KSA is the quality ranking factor (the factor used in determining
the best qualified applicants). Those applicants who do not meet the
quality ranking factor WILL NOT be referred to the selecting official.
1. Knowledge and application of Industrial and Organizational
Psychology principles, theories, and methods.
2. Ability to develop and validate written and oral competency-based
assessments for employee selection, promotion, and/or organizational
development purposes.
3. Ability to analyze data using qualitative and quantitative
strategies in order to draw practical conclusions and answer research
questions.
4. Ability to manage projects and resources including resolving complex
issues, establishing and maintaining timelines, monitoring project work
activities and budgets, and communicating progress and status.
BASIS FOR RATING:
You will be rated based on an evaluation of your experience and
education as it relates to the qualification requirements and on your
responses to the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) listed above.
Qualified candidates will be assigned a score between 70 and 100, not
including points that may be assigned for veteran's preference.
To be considered well qualified under the Interagency Career Transition
Assistance Program (ICTAP) and the Career Transition Assistance Program
(CTAP), an eligible applicant must have a minimum score of 85.0 on the
rating criteria. All applicants must also submit a copy of your most
recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating),
proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade
level, and duty location. For more information on CTAP/ICTAP, visit:
http://www.opm.gov/ctap.
Benefits:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program,
with costs shared with your employer. More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
<http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp%23life>
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement.
More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees
Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency
and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly
scheduled tour of duty. More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may
be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional
information on how this program is run.
Other Information:
When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment
and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are
selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform
the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee
assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
*RELOCATION EXPENSES FOR TRANSFER ELIGIBLES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR
PAYMENT BY THE GAINING FACILITY WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CURRENT SECRET
SERVICE EMPLOYEES.
How to Apply:
Applications for this vacancy should be received electronically via
email or facsimile (fax) BEFORE midnight Eastern Time on the closing
date of this announcement. Unless otherwise stated in this
announcement, all required supplemental application materials must be
faxed and received within 48 hours of the closing date of the
announcement (not including Saturdays, Sundays, or government holidays).
If you are unable to submit your application electronically, please
contact the Personnel Division at (202) 406-6090, or, for hearing
impaired applicants, TTY (202)406-5390, for assistance. Applicants MUST
CONTACT the Personnel Division PRIOR to the closing date in order to
receive assistance.
All applicants must submit an OF 612, Optional Application for Federal
Employment <http://www.secretservice.gov/forms/form_apply_profpos.pdf> ;
or a resume; or any other application form, which includes all
information required on the Federal application form. Failure to submit
the required documentation may result in your application to be removed
from consideration for this announcement.
Your application must include the following information:
JOB INFORMATION
* Vacancy Announcement number and Title of the Position
PERSONAL INFORMATION
* Full name
* Mailing address (with Zip Code)
* Daytime phone number
* Social Security Number
* Country of citizenship (Most Federal jobs require United States
citizenship)
WORK EXPERIENCE
* Job Title, salary, and dates of employment
* Highest Federal civilian grade held, if applicable
* Duties and accomplishments
* Employer's name and address (indicate if we may contact your current
supervisor)
EDUCATION
* High School name, city, state, and date of diploma or GED
* College/University names, city, and state
* Major(s)
* Type and year of degree(s) conferred
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
* Job-related training courses
* Job-related skills (e.g., foreign languages, computer
software/hardware, etc.)
* Job-related certificates/licenses (current only)
* Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (e.g.,
memberships in professional organizations, honor societies, leadership
activities, public speaking, performance awards, publications) (Give
dates)
NOTE: Applicants must also include a Declaration for Federal Employment,
OF 306 <http://www.secretservice.gov/forms/form_apply_profpos.pdf> .
Further, applicants must respond to the required knowledge, skills, and
abilities listed in the vacancy announcement. For your convenience, the
Secret Service has included blank pages at the end of the electronic OF
612 http://www.secretservice.gov/forms/form_apply_profpos.pdf for your
use in responding to the knowledge, skills, and abilities.
1. You may submit your application via email to the following
address:
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After saving your completed application, e-mail the application using
the instructions on the form (or as an attachment) to the e-mail address
listed above. Enter the vacancy announcement number on the subject line
of the e-mail.
2. You may submit your application by fax. If you elect to do
so, you should mark each page of your application with your name, social
security number, and the appropriate vacancy announcement number. The
fax numbers for the Secret Service Personnel Division application lines
are:
(202)406-6654
(202)406-6574
VETERANS' PREFERENCE:
Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were
separated under honorable conditions may be eligible for veterans'
preference. Additional information on veterans' preference may be found
at http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp
If you are claiming veterans' preference you must submit the following
documentation by fax within 48 hours of the closing date of this
announcement to receive this credit. If you are claiming 10-point
veterans' preference, submit a Standard Form 15, Application for
10-point Preference, your DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge
from Active Duty, and a letter from the Veterans Administration
documenting your 10-point veterans' preference. If you are claiming
5-point veterans' preference, submit a copy of your DD 214.
Candidates with Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998
eligibility who want to be considered under competitive and merit
promotion procedures should submit two applications and indicate that
they wish to be considered under both procedures on their applications
or on a separate memorandum; otherwise, consideration will be given
under competitive procedures only.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES OR REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBILITY:
Candidates with Federal government transfer or reinstatement eligibility
MUST submit a copy of their most recent SF 50, Notification of Personnel
Action, showing their career or career-conditional status or
reinstatement eligibility (tenure code and position occupied) by fax or
email within 48 hours of the closing date of this announcement.
Candidates with Federal government status who want to be considered
under competitive and merit promotion procedures should submit two
applications and indicate that they wish to be considered under both
procedures on their applications or on a separate memorandum; otherwise,
consideration will be given under merit promotion procedures only.
NOTE: Applicants must submit the specific information requested in this
vacancy announcement (i.e., the Supplemental Qualifications Statement
and, as appropriate, proof of veterans preference, SF 50, and copy of
college transcript). Applicants who fail to submit all of the
information requested in this vacancy announcement will NOT receive
consideration for the position.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of
the application and hiring process, please notify the agency by calling
(202)406-5800. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will
be on a case-by-case basis.
THE UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Contact Information:
U.S. Secret Service
Phone: 202-406-6420
Fax: 202-406-6654/202-406-6574
TDD: 202-406-5390
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Or Write:
U.S. Secret Service
Please email or fax.
Washington DC 20223
US
What to Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation
of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly
qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further
consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection
within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be
notified of the outcome.
EEO Policy Statement
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political
affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age,
membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants
with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should
contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for
reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Veterans Information
Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were
separated under honorable conditions may be eligible for veterans'
preference. For service beginning after October 15, 1976, the veteran
must have served the required length of time and have a Campaign Badge,
Expeditionary Medal, a service-connected disability, or have served in
the Gulf War between August 2, 1990, and January 2, 1992.
The Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) gives veterans access to
job vacancies that might otherwise be closed to them. The law allows
eligible veterans to compete for vacancies advertised under agency's
promotion procedures when the agency is seeking applications from
outside of its own workforce.
To claim veterans' preference, veterans should be ready to provide a
copy of their DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, or other proof. Veterans with service connected disability and
others claiming 10 point preference will need to submit Form SF-15,
Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference.
For more specifics on all veterans employment issues such as Veterans
preference or special appointing authorities see the VetGuide.
Legal and Regulatory Guidance
Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number is requested under
the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records
from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by
law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to
seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others
who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your
application materials, will result in your application not being
processed.
Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested
here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is
authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and
certify the accuracy of the information in your application.
False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your
application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin
work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary
action.
Selective Service - If you are a male applicant born after December 31,
1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective
Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective
Service Law.
All e-mail to/from this account is subject to official review and is for
official use only. Action may be taken in response to any inappropriate
use of the Secret Service's e-mail system. This e-mail may contain
information that is privileged, law enforcement sensitive, or subject to
other disclosure limitations. Such information is loaned to you and
should not be further disseminated without the permission of the Secret
Service. If you have received this e-mail in error, do not keep, use,
disclose, or copy it; notify the sender immediately and delete it.
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