Hiring Assessment Program Manager - Office of Human Resources Management

Summary As a Hiring Assessment Program Manager, you will perform research to develop hiring/selection assessments for a range of occupations and grades using research mechanisms to ensure the reliability, validity, fairness, utility, and job-relatedness of assessments. Location of position Washington, DC, Raleigh, NC, Kansas City, MO, Lakewood, CO, Forth Worth, TX, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, and Chicago, IL. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Learn more about this agency Duties Collect employee satisfaction and productivity data for psychological analysis to streamline human resources practices. Applies this research and occupational psychology strategies to the creation of job assessments and workforce conflict resolution. Leads the creation and implementation of tools to evaluate candidates for hiring, promotion, and placement. This includes designing the actual tests, questionnaires, and rating scales used to measure skills and abilities. Oversee the development of scientifically sound psychological and cognitive assessment tools which measure job performance predictions and support assessment accuracy using statistical methods and data analysis. Lead high‑level research of job market trends, industry practices, and legal and technological advances to determine what skills are required to fulfill critical roles within the organization. Serve as Subject Matter Expert for organizational personnel and outside stakeholders on the psychological principles behind different personnel management strategies by providing the most up-to-date, data-driven scientific and legal guidance. Requirements Conditions of employment US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959 If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Qualifications To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information: Name, address, telephone number, email address; Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade); Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement. Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts. Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible. If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. The GS-14 salary range starts at $127,829. Locality pay will be determined upon selection. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study in Psychology.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as performing personnel psychology, industrial-organizational psychology or closely related applied psychological research. This includes conducting job competency and hiring assessment analyses; designing, implementing, and validating personnel assessment tools used for hiring, promotion, placement, or workforce planning; applying research methods to evaluate the reliability, validity, fairness, utility, and job-relatedness of assessment instruments; advising on evidence-based assessment, selection, workforce planning, and talent management strategies; and preparing technical reports, validation documentation, briefings, or recommendations based on research findings. This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Additional information Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches. If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved: Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed, through other means, or not at all. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. You will have access to many benefits including: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) Life insurance coverage with several options Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Long-term care insurance Training and development Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr GSA