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The United States Postal Service Organizational Effectiveness department is looking to add new members to our in-house team of I/O psychology practitioners. Organizational Effectiveness is the department responsible for addressing all job analysis and design, selection and assessment, and people analytics needs for the entire USPS.

We currently have two Industrial Psychologist I vacancies. These roles are primarily responsible for leading job design efforts and supporting organization-wide job analysis efforts led by the team. These positions are suited for early career professionals with professional job analysis and design experience. Additionally, candidates with experience writing job descriptions by leveraging industrial and organizational psychology-based practices are highly desired and encouraged to apply.

Candidates who are interested in the opportunity are encouraged to ensure their application addresses the qualifications/requirements listed on the posting.

Our hybrid-schedule team works remotely 3 days per week, and in-person 2 days per week at USPS Headquarters at L’Enfant Plaza in Washington, D.C. Candidates based anywhere within the United States and willing to relocate to the DC region to join our DC-based office will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

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JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW

Functional Purpose

Performs a variety of projects and assignments in support of organizational talent management goals. Gathers and analyzes job analysis data for use and application in job analysis studies, career pathing, competency models and related projects. Documents job analysis results, evaluates and classifies jobs and updates job descriptions, competency models, and related materials in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.

Duties & Responsibilities 

1. Participates in job analysis studies (e.g., observations, focus groups, surveys) to gather work related information regarding specific job families to inform the development and modification of job architecture, assessments, competency models, and training programs. Compiles and analyzes job analytic data to identify tasks, job requirements, trends, patterns, and anomalies.
2. Receives and processes job architecture requests such as changes to job descriptions and grade levels. Conducts research to gather necessary information to begin request. Schedules and facilitates meetings with customers to identify request needs, to include changes in job and structure.
3. Writes and modifies job descriptions and qualifications/requirements to describe the duties, responsibilities, and skills required to perform the job at entry. Collaborates with senior team members on restructure and job analytic projects.
4. Works collaboratively as a member of a team to support large-scale job analysis studies and competency models. Independently completes projects and assignments such as data analysis, research and reporting for small-scale job analysis and competency update projects.
5. Analyzes job information to define job roles and requirements and to determine the appropriate occupational group, classification, and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation. Evaluates jobs to determine pay grades using methods such as point factor, factor comparison, and market pricing.
6. Queries data and utilizes human resources information systems to complete analyses, create, revise, maintain, and retrieve job related information. Aggregates and formats data from multiple sources, and conducts analyses such as descriptive, correlations, regressions, factor analysis, and significance testing.
7. Uses standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and training materials for job classification and evaluation processes, policies, and methods

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Job Description 

The Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO) is a non-profit leader in applied research, evaluation, and analytics in the arenas of employment, student, and military testing, and professional credentialing and licensing. We work with federal and state government agencies, private sector organizations, and professional associations.

About the Organization

As a non-profit, HumRRO is dedicated to work that contributes to science and society. Our employees enjoy a highly collaborative and supportive environment that fosters innovation, ethical practice, and outstanding customer service. Our core operational staff includes I-O Psychologists, Educational Researchers, and Behavioral Science Consultants. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce and to practicing equity and inclusion for all staff.

About the Job

This job is for a candidate who has completed at least a Master’s degree in a relevant field and has at least 10 years of post-degree relevant work experience, including experience managing others. You will manage a team of 8-10 researchers, most of whom possess graduate level training in educational measurement/research or the behavioral sciences. You will also manage one or more project teams that may include staff who are not your direct reports.

Primary responsibilities involve leading and performing billable project work (approximately 70-80% of time), staff management (approximately 15-20% time), and support for business development (approximately 5-10% of time).

Billable project work involves:

• directing the execution of moderate to large scale test development or other applied research projects, including managing the work of internal staff and external consultants, and ensuring compliance with data security, quality, timeliness, and budgetary requirements
• maintaining and updating standard operating procedures for test development or other applied research projects, including the use of proprietary online test item authoring applications and development of graphics
• designing and carrying out data collection activities to support applied research, such as focus groups and workshops, including rigorous compliance with policies and procedures for handling and storage of sensitive information
• interacting directly with clients and managing client relationships
• providing expert technical advice to clients
• preparing, writing, reviewing, and editing project deliverables (e.g., technical reports, briefing slides, assessment materials including test questions)
• being a part of one or more project teams

Staff management involves:

• working with direct reports to develop their technical, project management, and client management skills
• providing performance feedback
• making work assignments and providing guidance on those assignments
• reviewing the quality of deliverables and interim products for projects directed by staff in your group
• working with project directors and other managers to allocate staff across projects
• communicating/coordinating with other managers and senior leadership
• identifying the need for, helping recruit, and selecting new hires

Support for business development involves:

• coordinating with business development division to identify, review, and pursue business opportunities
• leading proposal teams
• writing proposals to win work and presenting proposals to potential clients
• establishing and maintaining contacts with current sponsors to obtain continuation and expansion of contracts
• participating in networking activities (e.g., professional luncheons or conferences, active participation in professional or sponsor associations)
• contributing to the maintenance and expansion of HumRRO's client base

Candidates should be willing to work on a variety of types of tasks and projects across our lines of business and possess a desire to learn and develop inventive methods that respond to client needs.

The position is located at HumRRO’s office in Monterey, CA.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in I-O Psychology, Educational Measurement/Research, Educational Administration, or closely related field
• Ten plus years of post-degree work experience
• Two plus years of recent formal management experience
• Background in military testing and/or test development preferred
• Strong project management experience involving multiple stakeholders is preferred
• Willingness and interest to work on a variety of projects and tasks across our lines of business
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage own work and the work of others
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a member or leader of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to meeting high standards for product and service quality
• Desire to learn and develop inventive methods that respond to client needs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with team members and clients

All qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Spring 2023 Pathways Internship postings are now open. FDIC's Human Resources Branch within the Division of Administration includes the Human Capital Strategic Planning and Analysis team of exceptional I/O Psychologists eager to help support career development of future colleagues. The FDIC's Spring 2023 postings include two types of Internship appointments:

NTE Intern: Interns hired with a NTE date (also referred to as a NTE Intern) should be placed in temporary assignments and hired to complete temporary projects or to fill traditional summer jobs.

Announcement Number: 2023-HQP-0015 (PUBLIC): https://www.usajobs.gov/job/703450300

Indefinite Intern: Interns in a longer term developmental role without a NTE date. 

Announcement Number: 2023-HQP-0016 (PUBLIC): https://www.usajobs.gov/job/703448700

The Office of Personnel Management Human Resources Solutions (HRS) is hiring! We are seeking a senior level I/O Psychologist for our Assessment & Evaluation Branch (AEB). The ideal applicant will have selection and promotion expertise, including job analysis, assessment development, authoring comprehensive validation reports, and consulting with clients on assessment strategy. AEB is a consulting organization internal to the Federal Government. We work with federal agencies to develop, validate, and deliver assessment solutions. We are an applied research organization. Our psychologists are encouraged to attend and present at professional conferences (e.g., SIOP, IPAC) and otherwise further their development in the field. OPM has a large cadre of I/O Psychologists working across multiple groups and disciplines in multiple locations across the U.S. Come join our team! Apply today on USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/703625100.

Test Validation Specialist (Civil Service)

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Salary 

$63,565.31 - $79,456.64 Annually

Location 

Downtown Dallas, TX

Job Type

Full-time

Department

Civil Service

Job Number

20150-CVS-02

Closing

1/13/2023 11:59 PM Central

Position Purpose

The Test Validation Specialist provides advanced expertise in personnel testing to include development, validation, maintenance, administration, and the use of personnel selection instruments to ensure promoting and hiring are completed in accordance with merit principles, legal statutes, and psychometric guidelines.  

Essential Functions

1 Conducts job analyses that include, background research, site observations, interviews, focus groups, questionnaire development and administration.; assists in planning studies and analyzing procedural barriers to provide effective and efficient program delivery.

2 Assists and supports in the preparation of project time tables, assists in the training of new team members, serves as acting team leader and assumes general team lead responsibilities as assigned or in the absences of the Test Validation Administrator.

3 Develops personnel selection instruments and rating systems used to assess job competency requirements for employment hiring and promotions.

4 Conducts statistical analyses to determine psychometric properties regarding test validity, reliability, adverse impact, and text questions; evaluates assessment tools for technical soundness and legal defensibility.

5 Develops and delivers training to internal and external customers; continuously evaluates ongoing processes and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and legal guidelines

6 Plans and administers examinations at assessment centers.

7 Performs data analyses; administers surveys, workforce planning, job analysis, test development, exam passing score, adverse impact, and other psychometric properties of exams.

8 Maintains working relationships with other city departments to develop and validate selection tools; serves as liaison between testing consultants and city personnel to facilitate the development and administration of selection instruments.

9 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION:   

·         Master’s degree in industrial/organizational psychology.

EXPERIENCE:  

Two (2) years of professional level experience in personnel selection test development, test validation, job analysis and/or statistical analysis. Experience and/or coursework should include developing/administering surveys, evaluating statistical data, and applying scientific research methodology.

EQUIVALENCIES:    

Ph.D. in industrial/organizational psychology will meet the education and experience requirements.

·         Master’s degree (or higher) in psychology, human resources, or behavioral/social science field plus three (3) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.        

·         Bachelor’s degree in psychology, human resources or behavioral/social science field plus four (4) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

·         Bachelor’s degree or higher in non-specified field plus six (6) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

LICENSE: 

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.    

PREFERENCES: 

·         Experience creating assessment center exercises and/or administering an assessment center is a plus.

NOTE:
The Employment Testing and Validation Specialist is responsible for conducting job analyses; developing written examinations for civilian, police and fire classifications; establishing and analyzing pass points for written examinations; writing and creating assessment center scenarios and training materials; supporting the coordination and administration of Police and Fire Department assessment centers; administering the fire physical abilities test; analyzing test results; and documenting the examination processes in formal reports.
 
This position is also responsible for assisting in the preparation of project time tables, assisting in the training of new team members as assigned; acting as team leader and assuming general team lead responsibilities as assigned or in the absence of the Test Validation Administrator.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

1 Thorough knowledge of employment laws and regulations governing the employment assessment and selection process.

2 Knowledge of City policies, procedures, protocols, and standards.

3 Knowledge of Civil Service guidelines that govern the hiring and testing process for City positions.

4 Knowledge of employment test and assessment design and development methods and practices.

5 Knowledge of federal and state laws and City personnel regulations, policies, and practices including principles of management and supervision.

6 Ability to oversee and assists other Testing personnel to perform effective and professional work.

7 Ability to administer and coordinate extensive testing protocols for multiple departments.

8 Ability to apply scientific research methodology and perform statistical data analysis.

9 Knowledge of PC software and applications.

10 Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

11 Strong presentation skills in a classroom or meeting situation.

12 Ability to analyze data and provide recommendation.

13 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

14 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

For evaluation purposes, acceptable qualifying experience for all positions must have been in a paid capacity unless noted otherwise in the minimum qualifications for the posted position.

Additionally, 30+ hours per week will be counted as full-time employment and will receive full credit for the amount of time employed.  A minimum of 15 through 29 work hours per week will be counted as part-time employment and will receive half credit for the amount of time employed.

Agency

City of Dallas

Address

1500 Marilla Street
1CS or 6AN
Dallas, Texas, 75201

Phone

Civil Service-214-670-5915 HR-214-670-3120

Website

http://www.dallascityhall.com

Research Assistant Professor

Center on Children, Families, and the Law

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The UNL Center on Children, Families, and the Law (CCFL) provides an interdisciplinary, collaborative, and systemic approach to improve outcomes for children and families. This new research faculty position will join an existing team of two research faculty industrial-organizational psychologists to lead CCFL’s research and evaluation activities on three federal grants that all focus on improving and strengthening the national child welfare workforce. The three grant projects are as follows:

• 1.      The Quality Improvement Center for Workforce Development (QIC-WD; www.qic-wd.org), which supports child welfare agencies to design, implement and rigorously evaluate innovative workforce strategies. On that project, the new position will conduct a range of activities, including designing and supporting the implementation of employee recruitment strategies, synthesizing empirical research on selected workforce topics to produce written products for a variety of research and professional audiences, and developing research journal articles for publication.
• 2.      The Quality Improvement Center on Engaging Youth in Finding Permanency (QIC-EY; https://qic-ey.org/), which is designed to build the overall capacity of child welfare agencies’ workforce related to authentic youth engagement. CCFL’s role on the project involves providing consultation and technical assistance on strategies for integrating a new training/coaching model into local agency systems, as well as building agency systemic factors to support a culture of authentic youth engagement.
• 3.      The National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative (NTI) will strengthen the capacity of the child welfare and mental health workforce to use adoption-competent, trauma-informed practice as they serve diverse populations. On this newly funded project, CCFL will lead the project evaluation, which includes the design and execution of a variety of training evaluation activities.

The selected candidate will work in a team environment to design and implement workforce interventions and conduct program evaluations of multiple workforce-related projects. Evaluation activities will include designing methodically rigorous and theoretically appropriate evaluations, collecting and managing data, using appropriate and diverse statistical analyses, and writing reports for interdisciplinary audiences, such as policymakers, child welfare administrators, and researchers. The range of evaluation includes implementation design and logic model/theory of change development through evaluation design, including experimental and quasi-experimental designs, data collection and measure development, to analysis and reporting. This position will also have opportunities to work with the existing team to provide consultation and technical assistance to agency leaders, work with the team to write grant proposals, present research results at national conferences, and publish the results of recently completed and ongoing applied research on a variety of workforce topics.

Minimum Qualifications

• ·        Ph.D. in psychology, sociology, research methods, program evaluation, or a closely related field.
• ·        Strong self-motivation.
• ·        Excellent critical thinking skills.
• ·        Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• ·        Skill in using statistical analysis packages such as SPSS, R, STATA, or SAS. 
• ·        Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment. 
• ·        Ability to adapt to new situations or changes in work plans.
• ·        Ability to manage and balance the demands of multiple projects and deadlines.
• ·        Willing to travel, including occasional overnight stays.

Preferred Qualifications

• ·        Experience or graduate training in I-O psychology.
• ·        Understanding of child welfare systems.
• ·        Experience in the design and conduct of training evaluation.
• ·        Experience using Qualtrics.

 
Lincoln, NE

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in a vibrant and safe city of nearly 300,000 people that has many of the cultural and entertainment benefits of a much larger city, with the feel of a friendly Midwestern community. As the second-largest city in Nebraska, Lincoln provides sufficient outlets for a variety of interests. Venues such as the Lincoln Children’s Zoo, which is nationally ranked among other children’s zoos, and the Lincoln Children’s Museum provide opportunities for quality, family-oriented leisure. The Haymarket District, a historic section of downtown Lincoln, houses numerous restaurants, shops, and bars. Downtown Lincoln is home to the Pinnacle Bank Arena, the Haymarket Park baseball complex, and Memorial Stadium. Additionally, Lincoln has its own airport and over 300 miles of bike trails.

How to Apply

Review of applications will begin January 16, 2023 and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. To apply, go to https://employment.unl.edu, requisition F_220245. Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the information form. Attach the following documents:

1. A letter of interest.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Names and contact information for references.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Human Resources (HR), HR Research and Assessment Division will allow you to participate in 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.

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/690391600

Open & closing dates:  11/21/2022 to 12/05/2022

Duties

The selectee will serve as Personnel Psychologist in the Office of Human Resources, HR Research and Assessment Division. Typical work assignments include:

• Formulating, defining and conducting research assignment of moderate scope and complexity, addressing problem in human resource management.
• Performing responsibly in all phases of the research and project management process, including problem definition, planning, execution, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of results.
• Developing entry level and promotional tests, assessments, and other tools for selection, promotion, and career development.

This Personnel Psychologist position starts at a salary of $89,834 (GS-12 step 1), with promotion potential to $164,102 (GS-14 step 10).