This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position serves as a Psychologist for the Joint Activities located at Fort Liberty, North Carolina.
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Psychologist: Degree: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology. You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes developing new methodologies for conducting interviews and psychological assessments; briefing new developments on operational psychology at academic and government organizations; and coordinating with experts in operational psychology on areas of research and application with mutual interests. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Selective Placement Factor: This position requires applicants to possess a current, active, valid, unrestricted counseling/psychologist license from a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.
Responsible for the development and conduct of the psychological assessment element of the Command’s assessment and selection process.
Develops new methodology for conducting interviews, psychometric assessment, and indirect psychological assessment to evaluate the reliability and suitability of candidates for unique and high stress assignments.
Researches, develops and improves overall assessment methodologies, both for psychologists and other evaluators, advising on any technical problems that may exist while recommending and developing new solutions.
Serves as a senior behavioral health provider and referral source for unit members and their families.
Responsible for the psychological assessment of candidates for the Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) training, operational assignments, and Peacetime Governmental Hostage Detention/Hostage Detention (PGDHD) training.
Develops and conducts training, studies and special projects pertinent to the command.
Supervises, plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates based on work schedules and priorities.