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Here's the job decription:
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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Delegated Examining Unit
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: DEU-04-103
Opens: May 20, 2004
Closes: June 10, 2004
ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST, SK-180-16
(TERM APPOINTMENT NOT TO EXCEED TWO YEARS. THIS APPOINTMENT MAY BE EXTENDED FOR
AN ADDITIONAL TWO YEARS)
PAY LEVEL: SK-16: $101,304 - $147,978 annually
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: None (This is a non-bargaining unit position.)
VACANCIES: One
SCHEDULE: Full-Time
OFFICE/LOCATION: Office of Human Resources and Administrative Services Employee Development and Labor Relations Branch Alexandria, VA. This job is open to all U.S. citizens.n Moving Expenses will not be paid.
WHAT WORK WILL YOU PERFORM
As an Organizational Psychologist, you will:
·Support the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in its ongoing effort to be known as one of the best places to work.
·Study, measure, evaluate, provide recommendations and help implement interventions designed to improve employee attitudes and satisfaction related to employee retention, job satisfaction, burnout, conflict and stress. Conduct studies and make recommendations concerning organizational change/redesign, productivity, quality improvement, team building and diversity.
·Contribute new methods or develop new experimental interventions that are of material significance in the solution of important applied organizational problems with unprecedented or novel aspects. Originate and establish unique methods and applications that provide innovative solutions to complex psychological issues.
·Plan, organize and coordinate group efforts on major human capital research projects and process reengineering, productivity and quality improvement initiatives to include the recruitment, hire, and new employee assimilation processes. Coordinate team efforts, assigning projects and monitoring performance, reviewing drafts and resenting final products.
·Develop long-range plans for training activities and establish budgetary requirements and personnel needs. Consult and confer with psychologist and trainers at the highest levels of other government agencies and domestic and international private sector organizations in order to develop and evaluate agency training, research, and direct services programs.
WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have a degree in psychology. A Masters or Ph.D degree is preferred, but not required. Specialized Experience: One full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service (GS/SK-14 or SK-15 level) or private sector. GS/SK-15 or SK-16 candidates may apply for reassignment.
QUALITY RANKING FACTORS
Quality ranking factors are used to ascertain the extent of your knowledge, skills and abilities as related to the specialized experience. If you do not address the quality ranking factors to clearly describe the extent of your experience, you may be determined ineligible or receive a low rating. These factors also will determine whether you will place among the top ranked candidates to be referred for interview.
1.Knowledge of human resources laws and regulations, and human capital best practices to serve as an advisor to the human resources staff and program managers.
2.Ability to train in research methodology and project management, and the ability to plan and conduct major studies involving novel or complex human capital issues.
3.Ability to conduct organizational assessments, analyzing options and managing change in the implementation of innovative human resources/human capital polices and programs that resulted in organizational improvement.
4.Ability to communicate orally, in order to articulate and defend policy changes.
5.Ability to communicate in writing, in order to prepare comprehensive reports,
plans and position.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates must provide all information requested by this job announcement, and submit:
1.A resume or (OF-612) Optional Application for Federal Employment;
2.Separate sheet clearly describing your knowledge, skills and abilities for each quality ranking factor;
3.Copies of college transcript(s) to substantiate educational requirements; and
4.Social security number; beginning and ending employment dates; salary information; and citizenship. This information is necessary to determine if you meet all qualification and legal requirements for Federal Employment.
5.Appropriate documentation if claiming veteran’s preference (e.g., DD-214 and/or letter from the Veteran’s Administration regarding disability status).
If you are a displaced Federal employee, you must attach to the front of your application proof of eligibility such as an SF-50 and/or RIF letter. If you are a displaced Federal employee separated within the local commuting area of the position, your application will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements and, if you are found minimally qualified, then your application will be rated to determine whether you meet the well-qualified criteria established for the position. A well-qualified displaced employee will be referred before any other qualified candidates. Disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities and veterans eligible for special OPM appointing authorities are also strongly encouraged to apply. If you do not provide all the information requested, you may lose consideration for this position. None of these forms will be subsequently loaned or returned to applicants.
“Security Clearance: The individual selected may be subject to a security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.”
FILING APPLICATIONS
Applications should be postmarked and mailed to:
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Office of Human Resources and Administrative Services
6432 General Green Way
Alexandria, VA 22312
Attention: Shielyn Kelly
FAX: 703-914-0571
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