Associate Consultant 

PDRI by Pearson 

How to Apply

Apply online: 

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=023ec791-2cc6-4503-8c3e-df4ecf60be52&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US&jobId=485999

About the Organization 

PDRI by Pearson, is currently looking for an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist to join our fast-paced consulting organization.  

PDRI is a premier talent management consulting firm with a 45-plus year history of designing, developing, and implementing customized and innovative solutions to meet complex, sensitive, and unique challenges.  

We are seeking an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist with 0-5 years of consulting or research experience. Selected candidates will be part of project teams developing/implementing custom solutions to meet client needs, and designing and developing innovative assessment products for the Federal government market. The role will entail substantial direct client interaction.  

PDRI offers its employees challenging and engaging work, outstanding career growth opportunities, a competitive salary and benefits, generous bonus programs, 401K with matching contributions, a flexible work environment, and opportunities for professional development. Team members have the opportunity to be part of an organization that has a reputation for high-quality, tailored, end-to-end solutions for clients in the public and private sector.  

About the Job

Typical project work includes:   

• Developing, validating, and implementing custom assessment tools and process  
• Developing and implementing performance management tools and strategies  
• Developing and implementing career management and skill-building programs  
• Creating and validating competency models   
• Assisting with applied research studies
• With guidance, contributing to the development of project deliverables such as developing draft performance standards, competency definitions, test items, training materials, etc.  
• Collecting data; managing small to medium data sets
• Co-facilitating SME workshops and interviews
• Performing statistical analyses to facilitate the interpretation of data  
• Documenting results of analyses using data visualization tools
• Independently conducting literature reviews  
• Writing portions of technical reports and presenting project findings with supervision; written work may require a moderate level of editing and revision  
• With minimal guidance, developing methods for conducting routine project tasks (e.g., devising a protocol for collecting content validity ratings)
• Using established protocols to independently conduct interviews, focus groups, workshops, and other data collection sessions with clients and subject matter experts 

Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology 
• Required experience: 0-5 years  
• U.S. citizenship required  
• Due to the nature of our customer requirements, employment will require a U.S. Government background investigation
• Strong research and data analysis skills  
• Outstanding writing and critical thinking skills  
• Outstanding client interaction skills  
• Ability to communicate well and make compelling presentations to customers  
• Strong attention to detail  
• Demonstrated ability to design innovative, practical, technically-sound human capital tools, processes and programs  
• Solid knowledge of core Industrial/Organizational Psychology topics such as psychometrics, assessment development, validation, performance management, and competency modeling  
• Flexibility, enthusiasm, and teamwork skills  
• Proficiency with R, SPSS, Excel; experience with Tableau is preferred

PDRI is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

GS-15 Supervisory Personnel Psychologist

Department of Homeland Security - US Secret Service 

How to Apply

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/748748000

About the Job

Open & closing dates
09/13/2023 to 09/26/2023
Salary
$155,700 - $183,500 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—The agency's Telework Policy allows up to 80% telework, which is at the discretion of management and based on roles and responsibilities. Additionally, compressed and flexible work schedules are offered with appropriate approval.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
15
Job family (Series)
0180 Psychology
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Announcement number
HUM-NHP316-23-MP
Control number
748748000

Duties

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

• Identifying, planning, developing, and organizing human capital research and planning activities, concepts, tools, and resources used in the recruitment, selection, and promotion of employees. Defining strategies, sets policies, and implements best-practices within the field of Industrial/Organizational Psychology and related fields.
• Developing, recommending, and utilizing state-of-the art psychometrically sound assessment tools to evaluate the requisite knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job-related characteristics of candidates for law enforcement and administrative, technical, and professional positions. Making authoritative determinations based upon these expert evaluations and providing information to senior-level stakeholders.
• Serving as an authority and expert on the interpretation of program policies, regulations, guides, standards, and priorities to assure coordinated program efforts and the interchange of information is consistent and transparent to all stakeholders.
• Evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of programs by reviewing the accomplishments as a metric in measuring the extent of achievement goals and objectives and in evaluating the effectiveness of methods, techniques, and best practices.

This Supervisory Personnel Research Psychologist position starts at a salary of $155,700 (GS-15 step 01), with potential to $183,500 (GS-15 step 10). For more information on the Secret Service click here. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

Sr. Instructional Testing Expert 

Jacobs

How to Apply

https://careers.jacobs.com/job/18989863/sr-instructional-testing-expert-hanover-md/

About the Job

Location: Hanover, MD
Category: Information Technology
Job ID: CIS0001EH

Your Impact:

If you want to be part of a dynamic Instructor Team delivering engaging and cutting-edge training solutions, this is the place for you! 

The Senior Instructional Testing Expert designs, develops, and revises tests and/or assessments for highly-technical evaluation programs. A qualified candidate must be fully cleared and possess a range of experience related to test design and exam item analysis methodologies to effectively support customers with rapidly evolving requirements. The Testing Expert will work closely with content developers and subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and develop formative and summative assessments. The Testing Expert conducts data gathering and needs analyses to ensure learning objectives; Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA); and/or Job Qualification Standards (JQS) are mapped to test questions and case studies. 

The Testing Expert develops test blueprints and oversees the creation of job-knowledge tests and performance-oriented assessments. The Testing Expert conducts standard setting activities, develops survey forms to collect student feedback, and performs data and exam analysis and customer reporting. The Testing Expert develops reports to satisfy contractual reporting requirements.

The Testing Expert should be familiar with tools such as Excel, SPSS Statistics software, and applications used to deliver testing solutions. 

Qualifications 

Desired Requirements: 

• Identifies and develops the assessment and/or testing methods for learning solutions 
• Develops the testing strategies for the program
• Applies validity and reliability standards to ensure tests are psychometrically sound
• Revises tests and/or assessments based on beta and pilot offerings of learning programs
• Writes contract documentation to support all aspects of testing on the program 
• Conducts research and provides recommendations on processes and procedures for test creation and administration
• Collaborates with subject matter experts and multi-disciplinary team members to develop measurable learning objectives and integrate tests into the course content of learning program
• Develops and utilizes paper or electronic assessment instruments, such as multiple-choice selected responses, open ended, essay, case studies, performance-based tasks, role-play, pre-and post-tests, and simulations
• Conducts standard setting activities 
• Applies psychometric formulas and theory to construct valid and reliable tests and measures of knowledge and/or performance-based assessments 
• Conduct exam and item analysis 
• Maintains detailed records of the exams for the program
• Effective communication, writing, and requirements gatherings skills 

Minimum Education: 
Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or Instructional Design and Human Performance Improvement (or similar degree) 
-or-
MS Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or Instructional Design and Human Performance Improvement (or similar degree)
 

Minimum Years of Experience: 

• Eight years of experience in workplace job performance assessments and/or evaluations. (with Ph.D)

-or-

• Ten years of experience in workplace job performance assessments and/or evaluations. (with MS)

Clearance Level: Must be clearable 

#divergent #dvscyber

Sr. Instructional Testing Expert 

Jacobs

How to Apply

https://careers.jacobs.com/job/18429704/sr-instructional-testing-expert-hanover-md/

About the Job

Location: Hanover, MD
Category: Information Technology
Job ID: CIS0000QE

Your Impact:

If you want to be part of a dynamic Instructor Team delivering engaging and cutting-edge training solutions, this is the place for you! 

The Senior Instructional Testing Expert designs, develops, and revises tests and/or assessments for highly-technical evaluation programs. A qualified candidate must be fully cleared and possess a range of experience related to test design and exam item analysis methodologies to effectively support customers with rapidly evolving requirements. The Testing Expert will work closely with content developers and subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and develop formative and summative assessments. The Testing Expert conducts data gathering and needs analyses to ensure learning objectives; Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA); and/or Job Qualification Standards (JQS) are mapped to test questions and case studies. 

The Testing Expert develops test blueprints and oversees the creation of job-knowledge tests and performance-oriented assessments. The Testing Expert conducts standard setting activities, develops survey forms to collect student feedback, and performs data and exam analysis and customer reporting. The Testing Expert develops reports to satisfy contractual reporting requirements.

The Testing Expert should be familiar with tools such as Excel, SPSS Statistics software, and applications used to deliver testing solutions. 

Qualifications 

Desired Requirements: 

• Identifies and develops the assessment and/or testing methods for learning solutions 
• Develops the testing strategies for the program
• Applies validity and reliability standards to ensure tests are psychometrically sound
• Revises tests and/or assessments based on beta and pilot offerings of learning programs
• Writes contract documentation to support all aspects of testing on the program 
• Conducts research and provides recommendations on processes and procedures for test creation and administration
• Collaborates with subject matter experts and multi-disciplinary team members to develop measurable learning objectives and integrate tests into the course content of learning program
• Develops and utilizes paper or electronic assessment instruments, such as multiple-choice selected responses, open ended, essay, case studies, performance-based tasks, role-play, pre-and post-tests, and simulations
• Conducts standard setting activities 
• Applies psychometric formulas and theory to construct valid and reliable tests and measures of knowledge and/or performance-based assessments 
• Conduct exam and item analysis 
• Maintains detailed records of the exams for the program
• Effective communication, writing, and requirements gatherings skills 

Minimum Education: 
Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or Instructional Design and Human Performance Improvement (or similar degree) 
-or-
MS Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or Instructional Design and Human Performance Improvement (or similar degree)
 

Minimum Years of Experience: 

• Eight years of experience in workplace job performance assessments and/or evaluations. (with Ph.D)

-or-

• Ten years of experience in workplace job performance assessments and/or evaluations. (with MS)

Clearance Level: TS/SCI w POLY

#divergent #dvscyber

Testing Specialist (HR)

City of Chicago 

How to Apply

https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/100/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=376587

About the Job

Job Description - TESTING SPECIALIST (HR) (376587)

Job Description

TESTING SPECIALIST (HR)

Job Number: 376587

Description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Testing Specialist

Department of Human Resources

Testing Division

Number of Positions: 1

Under general supervision, designs and develops pre-employment and promotional tests and other selection procedures tools to screen, evaluate and select job candidates that will provide City of Chicago government with a qualified workforce, ensuring tests are reliable, valid and fairly administered, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Works with Testing Manager in designing and developing hiring related tests including online and paper-pencil tests, physical demonstration, and centrally administered tests.
• Develops guidelines and protocols for the administration, scoring and interpretation of hiring related tests including pre-employment tests designed and/or administered by external vendors.
• Conducts statistical analysis to determine psychometric properties of tests and items, test validity, reliability, and adverse impact.
• Consults with subject matter experts and departmental managers to analyze job requirements and content to establish criteria for test development.
• Develops pre-employment tests and rating systems used to assess job competency requirements for employment hiring and promotions.
• Develops structured interviews and rating scales (i.e. Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales)
• Provides technical assistance to hiring departments responsible for administering tests, and to vendors hired to design and/or administer tests on behalf of the City.
• Develops Requests for Proposals (RFP) identifying scope of services for the procurement of tests and related services.
• Facilitates meetings and/or focus groups with subject matter experts to identify and assess selection procedures and tests to be used to screen applicants for hire.
• Drafts technical and progress reports documenting the test development process.
• Participates in the review and evaluation of proposals from testing consultants for the selection of testing services.
• Acts as a liaison between testing consultants and city personnel to facilitate the development and administration of tests.
• Prepares correspondence in response to various inquiries from legal counsel, union officials and candidates relating to the city’s testing policies, tests administered, and test scores.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location:       121 N. LaSalle

Days:              Monday - Friday

Hours:            8:30am to 4:30pm (Employee must be able to work early/late and weekend hours to accommodate testing schedule)

Salary:            $75,852

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Educational Testing and Measurement or a directly related field.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Previous work experience in test development, test validation, psychometrics and testing theories.
• Proficiency with SPSS or similar statistical software (i.e., R)
• Previous work statistical methods and procedures associated with test development.
• Previous work experience writing technical reports and Requests for Proposals (RFP’s).
• Previous work experience in survey analysis.
• Previous work experience conducting job analysis interviews and researching comparative data to prepare analytical reports.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago                                        Department of Human Resources

Brandon Johnson, Mayor                          Kathleen Doyle, Acting Commissioner

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 09/15/2023.

Job Posting: Sep 1, 2023, 1:01:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Sep 16, 2023, 12:59:00 AM

BU: 20 | Salary: $75,852.00 Pay Basis:Yearly

Consulting Coordinator (Intern)

PDRI by Pearson

How to Apply

Apply online:  https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=023ec791-2cc6-4503-8c3e-df4ecf60be52&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US

About the Organization

PDRI by Pearson is currently seeking a Consulting Coordinator (Intern) currently in a graduate program to join our fast-paced consulting organization. Ideally, the candidate would reside in the Washington, DC area. However, candidates in any location within the United States will be considered. 

PDRI is a premier talent management consulting firm with a 45-plus year history of designing, developing, and implementing customized and innovative solutions to meet complex, sensitive, and unique challenges. 

The Consulting Coordinator will assist more senior staff with human capital project work. This will include assessment instrument item development. It may also include a variety of other tasks such as data collection and data analysis, review and editing of technical reports, gathering resources for and contributing to literature reviews, and writing sections of technical reports for review. Depending on project scheduling and opportunity, it may also involve limited client engagement (e.g., attend meetings, run workshops and focus groups). The position is intended to be both educational and practical, and he or she will learn how to apply skills acquired in school to a professional setting. This is an hourly, part time position with some variability in hours based on specific project needs. The need is anticipated to be approximately 20 hours most weeks. 

About the Job

Typical Project Work:

• With direct supervision, contributes to the development of project deliverables such as developing draft assessment items, performance standards, competency definitions, training materials, etc.
• Collects and enters data
• Performs data analyses to facilitate the interpretation of data
• Gathers resources for and contributes to literature reviews
• Writes sections of technical reports for review; may require edits and revisions
• Participates in client workshops, focus groups, and data collection sessions, typically supporting a PDRI staff person who is leading a session

Working with Colleagues:

• Treats all others with professionalism and respect, valuing divergent opinions and diversity 
• Willing to contribute in whatever ways are necessary to achieve project success
• Communicates status of work efforts to project director and project team
• Brings issues to project director/project team when necessary and after having attempted to resolve the issues independently

Client Interaction:

• Presents a professional and positive image with clients
• Engages effectively with clients (e.g., when participating in workshops)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology 
• U.S. citizenship required 
• Outstanding critical thinking and writing skills 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Graduate program level of knowledge on core Industrial/Organizational Psychology topics such as assessment development, validation, performance management, and competency modeling 
• Flexibility, enthusiasm, and teamwork skills 
• Prior related experience preferred, but not required

PDRI is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Public Safety Exam Analyst (HR Analyst III)

Fairfax County Government 

How to Apply

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty/jobs/4161572/public-safety-exam-analyst-hr-analyst-iii?keywords=Public%20Safety%20Exam%20Analyst%20&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

About the Job

Salary - $79,786.51 - $132,977.52 Annually

Location - FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA

Job Type - FT Salary W BN

Job Number - 23-02471

Department - Human Resources

Opening Date - 08/19/2023

Closing Date - 9/1/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade - S28

Posting Type - Open to General Public

Fairfax County Government offers numerous benefits that support employees today and into the future! We are seeking an experienced, professional, and detailed-oriented analyst to join our Public Safety Exam Team. This position leads and/or participates in the design, development, validation, testing, and implementation of practical, effective, defensible selection/assessment tools and processes, which result in promotional eligible lists. Duties include:

• Collaboratives with numerous public safety test committees made up of content subject matter experts to develop and administer promotional examinations, including assessment centers and multiple-choice examinations. 
• Writes and/or edits test items for multiple choice written exams.
• Reviews statistical analysis and establishes the passing score cutoff for examinations. 
• Plans and organizes multiple projects simultaneously to achieve established objectives and time schedules.
• Conducts research on test validation and test correlation as it relates to job requirements and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines.
• Develops surveys to collect data for job analyses and to measure effectiveness of processes. 
• Interprets and evaluates statistical analyses and reports findings. 

Position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (telework and on-site work).  

Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

General

Manages/oversees a major function/program, project or team;

Proactively develops, manages, and evaluates programs and procedures that are responsive to the changing needs of the customer and the business environment;

Participates in the contracting process, including drafting bid specifications, evaluating

proposals, and selecting a contractor;

Develops, recommends, and implements personnel policies, procedures, and programs consistent with County, State, and Federal laws and regulations;

Serves as an expert witness; presents testimony at official proceedings such as Civil Service Commission and in Court;

Applies systems solutions to business problems; trains users in system functions;

Proactively develops solutions; facilitates problem solving among different individuals/groups to reach effective outcomes;

Provides advice and consultation regarding immediate situations;

Works independently to define and meet customer needs, facilitating innovation and exploration of non-traditional ideas;

Recognizing the implications of proposed changes, identifies and collaborates with appropriate individuals and groups to develop and implement the changes;

Leads change initiatives throughout the department or with customers to improve services and meet the needs of the customer;

Investigates/responds to individual, agency, or County-wide issues, questions or grievances from the public, employees, and/or County/State/Federal agencies;

Develops and presents material on various topics to individuals and groups.

Employment

Manages the County's employment testing program.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Knowledge of the principles, methods and problems of organization and management;

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public sector human resources administration in relevant areas;

Knowledge of group/team dynamics;

Knowledge of federal, state and county laws, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to all aspects of human resource management;

Skill in use of computer hardware and software;

Skill in budgeting;

Skill in facilitation;

Skill in mediation and conflict resolution;

Ability to gather, analyze and present facts;

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with citizens, employees and public officials;

Ability to work as a team member or leader;

Ability to speak and write effectively.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in personnel administration, public administration, or a related field, plus four years of professional-level human resources experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in industrial/organizational psychology.
• Four years of experience developing, administering, and scoring high-stakes employment tests. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in conducting statistical analysis of employment data.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced skill with MS Excel.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Not applicable.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 
The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check.
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position typically operates in an office environment and duties are generally sedentary in nature. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
 
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.
 
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. 

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY

Assistant Professor in I/O Psychology (non-tenure)

University of Maryland at College Park

How to Apply

Link to Apply: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/110552

About the Position

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT COLLEGE PARK has two openings for an Assistant Professor (non-tenure track), professional track faculty member in Masters of Professional Studies (MPS) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, both positions beginning October 9, 2023 with the official payroll title of Assistant Clinical Professor.

The University of Maryland’s Industrial/Organizational Psychology Master’s program is a nationally ranked IO Master’s program. The UMD IO Master’s program affords opportunities to students inside and outside the classroom through: courses focused on building applied skills, student mentorship, special interest workshops and webinars, and the chance to grow applied skills through experiential opportunities. There are three principles that guide the UMD IO Master’s program: collaborative culture, growth and development, and diversity. The foci of the faculty are to: help students fully engage in the scientist/practitioner model, develop applied and practical skills, and uphold the importance of community. Applicants can view a full description of the Master’s in Industrial Organizational Psychology program at Maryland at https://iop.umd.edu/.

Responsibilities 

The UMD IO Master’s program welcomes applicants who have a strong desire to teach, contribute to student development, and participate in and lead program development initiatives. Primary faculty responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching in the UMD IO Master’s program
• Course design and development
• Participation in expanding and implementing of program initiatives, such as certifications
• Student development
• Assisting in establishing partnerships with local organizations
• Attending events hosted by the UMD IO Master’s program, such as new student orientation, graduation events, program networking socials, etc.

The UMD IO Master’s program has approximately 25-30 students in each cohort, with two cohorts accepted a year. Classes are taught along two modalities: 1) fully online live, synchronous classes; and 2) hybrid model, such that half of the required course hours are taught in-person and half are taught online though the learning management system. Courses are taught year-round on a 12-week term calendar, with in-person classes taking place on the College Park campus. If the department has available courses in a semester, the faculty member may also have the opportunity, if desired, to teach undergraduate students, for up to two additional courses a year. This position begins with a one-year 12-month appointment subject to renewal based on performance and funding. Following the successful completion of the initial contract, contracts may be expanded to a three-year appointment. The two positions are available at 80% – 100% FTE.

We are particularly interested in applicants who have expertise in:

• Fundamentals of business
• Training and development
• Performance management
• Organizational change and development
• Foundational and advanced quantitative methods
• Applied research methods

Qualifications 

The ideal candidate for this position will have: (1) a doctoral degree from an Industrial/ Organizational Psychology program, Business program (or similar area of focus); (2) a desire to work on program development initiatives (3) an active interest in mentoring and advising graduate students; (4) a demonstrated record of strong teaching abilities; and (5) availability to teach courses in the evening hours.

Experience in an applied setting related to IO psychology is desired. IO professionals with applied experience who are interested in transitioning into a teaching position will be strongly considered.

Required documents for consideration include:

• CV/Resume
• Personal statement
• Teaching statement
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Diversity statement
• Name and contact information for three references

The review of applications will begin August 30, 2023 and will continue until the positions are filled. Please apply for the job on the UMD Career website at: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/110552. 

Personnel Research Psychologist II

United States Postal Service 

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH RESUME AND TRANSCRIPT (OFFICIAL or UNOFFICIAL) TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION!!!

All U.S. Citizens, permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or any other territory owing allegiance to the United States. Applicants must be available for screening activities, including an interview. Applicants entitled to veterans’ preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may apply for any posted position. If you are a military veteran, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy #4) to your application under the Veterans Preference tab. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System. Applicants must be age 18 at the time of hire (or age 16 with a high school diploma).

All applicants must apply online at www.usps.com/careers to be considered for this employment opportunity. Paper or Emailed Applications for Employment will not be accepted in person or by email. You must have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employment opportunities, examinations, interviews and background checks will be conveyed by email.

Please add the following email domain addresses to your contact list right away to allow correspondence, especially if you use SPAM blocking software, use a yahoo or gmail account, or use a work or military email address! @usps.gov @psionline.com @geninfo.com

NOTICE SCREENINGS REQUESTED: You may receive multiple requests for background checks in regards to this employment opportunity. Respond to all requests quickly as we anticipate filling our vacancies quickly and nonresponses may result in disqualification for this opportunity. Newly appointed EAS Grade employees are subject to a 1-year probationary period. Applicants must demonstrate in writing the requirements listed on the announcement through a combination of education, training and experience. You may use both your Summary of Accomplishments and description of duties (under Work Experience) to address each of the requirements listed.

About the Job

External Publication for Job Posting 11382879

If this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake the examination may be limited.

Branch

Human Resources

Job Posting Period

06/07/2023 - 07/07/2023

Job Title

PERSONNEL RSRCH PSYCHOLOGIST II

Facility Location

USPS HEADQUARTERS

475 LENFANT PLZ SW

WASHINGTON, DC 20260-0004

OTHER LOCATIONS MAY BE CONSIDERED

Reimbursement of relocation expenses will be authorized.

Position Information

TITLE: PERSONNEL RSRCH PSYCHOLOGIST II

GRADE: EAS - 23

FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt

OCCUPATION CODE: 0180-0015

NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: Saturday/Sunday

HOURS: 08:00 A.M. to 04:30 P.M.

NB11458056SALARY RANGE: 89,030.00 - 107,380.00 USD Annually

FINANCE NUMBER: 102023

BENEFIT INFORMATION: The salary will be based on previous experience, salary history, and current postal pay policies. We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave.

Background Check

The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 5-year inquiry for any location where the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation, the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding 5-years may not be considered complete. The Inspection Service may be able to process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only, but only if their time spent out of the country was spent as: a trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S. government (military or civilian), a missionary, a student attending school in a foreign country, a Peace Corps participant, or as an employee of a U.S.-based employer/company. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment.

Duties

1. Leads small to medium scope selection and assessment development and validation projects. Develops, validates, and maintains selection and other assessment systems, tools, processes, and procedures including for employment and training purposes. Conducts content analysis and needs assessments to identify examination and assessment requirements and to ensure validity, reliability, and defensibility of the selection and learning instruments.

2. Leads meetings with stakeholders to discuss selection and assessment system, tools, and/or process needs. Develops project plans to include determining resource needs, timelines, and budget requirements. Identifies job, training, and/or development requirements using psychometric principles and methods to develop valid examinations and assessments measuring applicant and employee knowledge, skills, and abilities.

3. Develops, validates, and deploys selection and evaluation tools and systems of larger scope, impact, content, and complexity. Ensures development and validation methods, processes, and procedures used align with professional standards, legal guidelines, and internal requirements. Applies testing theories such as item response theory and classical test theory to develop, analyze, and calibrate reliable, valid, predictive, and legally defensible assessment systems, tools, and processes.

4. Compiles and analyzes data to investigate the psychometrics properties of assessments and related tools, and to gain insights into the characteristics elements of the sample being measured. Conducts technical and complex data analyses (e.g., Factor Analysis, MANOVA/MANCOVA, Multiple Regression) to develop, support, and improve selection, assessment and related tools using statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R).

5. Serves as a technical resource (liaison) to the function and organization on selection and assessment-related topics. Consults with internal stakeholders to identify, address, or resolve problems with selection/evaluation systems. Collaborates with team members to implement personnel selection evaluation systems.

6. Researches current trends and changes in professional standards regarding selection and evaluation methodologies; develops recommendations to advance selection/evaluation programs and procedures. 7. Develops and presents technical reports and presentations summarizing results of projects (e.g., job analyses, validation studies, competency models) to technical and non-technical audiences.

SUPERVISION

Manager Test Development & Validation

Qualifications

1. Ability to use standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word) sufficient to develop reports, presentations, and graphically present data.

2. Ability to apply the principles of psychometric theory (e.g., classical test theory, item response theory) sufficient to analyze and estimate the reliability and validity of test content and related components.

3. Ability to design and conduct job analytic procedures (e.g., data analysis, needs assessment, competency modeling) and perform the appropriate data analyses in the development of reliable, valid, and legally defensible selection procedures.

4. Ability to perform advanced quantitative (e.g., Factor Analysis, MANOVA/MANCOVA, Multiple Regression) and qualitative (e.g., open coding, focused coding) analyses to make appropriate conclusions from data using standard social science statistical analysis packages (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS, Text Analytics).

5. Ability to communicate orally and in writing sufficient to convey a range of technical concepts related to selection programs, policies, and procedures to technical and non-technical audiences.

6. Knowledge of ethical, legal and professional standards related to testing and assessment development (i.e., Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures [EEO], Principles for the Development and Validation of Employee Selection Procedures [SIOP] and Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing [AERA, APA]) sufficient to identify legal and professional implications for the development and deployment of high stakes selection and training procedures.

7. Ability to develop, validate, and evaluate selection testing and evaluation initiatives and programs.

8. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Graduate degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or degree in a closely related field, which included a focus on selection methods and/or psychometrics from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accreditation organization recognized and sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Education.

9. Knowledge of content, construct, and criterion-related validation methods, including the appropriate conditions under which each may be used and methodologies for establishing each type of validity of an assessment instrument.

10. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Applicant must submit to a Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) or Tier 2 investigation. This investigation requires, among other things, completion of a questionnaire and fingerprinting for a criminal records check. The investigation may require a drug test. The successful applicant will be required to meet and maintain the requirements of this level of background investigation while holding this position.

** This position requires a MBI clearance. This process can take up to 6 weeks from the date the offer letter is returned. **This is a two-step application process requiring you to create a profile and submit an application for the position you are applying for. You will receive two email confirmations: 1. An email confirming your profile is complete. 2. After submitting your application you will receive a second email confirming your application has been successfully submitted. For information, please contact Sakenia Williams at Talent@usps.gov.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans' preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.

Consultant 

PDRI

How to Apply

Apply online:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=023ec791-2cc6-4503-8c3e-df4ecf60be52&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US

About the Organization

Location:  Arlington, VA, DC/Baltimore Area

PDRI by Pearson is currently looking for Industrial/Organizational Psychologists to join our fast-paced consulting organization. The position is located in the DC/Baltimore, Arlington, VA area.

PDRI is a premier talent management consulting firm with a 45-plus year history of designing, developing, and implementing customized and innovative solutions to meet complex, sensitive, and unique challenges.

We are seeking Industrial/Organizational Psychologists who are interested in developing/implementing custom solutions to meet client needs, and in designing and developing innovative assessment products for the Federal government and commercial market. The role will entail substantial direct client interaction, including onsite work at Federal agency locations.

PDRI offers its employees challenging and engaging work, outstanding career growth opportunities, a competitive salary and benefits, generous bonus programs, 401K with matching contributions, a flexible work environment, and opportunities for professional development. 

About the Job

Typical client engagements include:

• Developing, validating, and implementing assessment tools and processes
• Developing and implementing performance management strategies
• Developing and implementing career management and skill-building programs
• Creating and validating competency models
• Conducting organizational design projects
• Evaluating and designing employee development programs including needs assessments

Team members have the opportunity to be part of an organization that has a reputation for high-quality, tailored, end-to-end solutions for clients in the public and private sector. 

Qualifications

• Master’s degree plus 3 to 5 years’ experience or PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a closely related field required 
• U.S. citizenship required
• US Federal Security TS/SCI Clearance (or willingness/ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance) is preferred
• Strong research and data analysis skills
• Outstanding critical thinking and writing skills
• Outstanding client interaction skills
• Ability to communicate well and make compelling presentations to customers
• Strong attention to detail
• Solid knowledge of core Industrial/Organizational Psychology topics such as assessment development, validation, performance management, and competency modeling
• Flexibility, enthusiasm, and teamwork skills
• Experience requirements vary from 0 to 5 years

PDRI is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.