Psychology Technician
NOTE:
This is a TERM appointment (not-to-exceed 2 years). Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration (more than 1 year but not more than 4). Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan coverage. Term appointments may be extended without further competition (up to the 4 year maximum). The appointment to a Term position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-07. At the GS-06 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-07. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds. You will act as a research assistant for various projects related to the treatment of PTSD. The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Plan, schedule and coordinate recruitment efforts with staff, clinics or programs; Recruitment and screening of research subjects; Collect and manage data; Use software packages such as SPSS, Excel to produce required statistics, charts, etc.; Maintain data bases; Develop and submit required Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents; Develop a system to ensure study consent forms are completed accurately and are in compliance; and Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday 8:
00 a.m. to 4:
30 p.m. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position. This position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts with your application. Failure to provide a transcript will result in disqualification. You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an appropriate social or biological science, which included or was supplemented by 12 semester hours in Psychology. In addition having a bachelor's degree as described above, you must have at least six months of technical work under the direction of a professional psychologist in a program of professional services, training or research. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade in Federal service. You may substitute education for the specialized experience for GS-6. You must possess one half year (9 semester hours above a bachelor's degree) of graduate study in Psychology at an accredited college or university which may be substituted for experience at the GS-6 level. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
CommunicationsPsychologyResearch IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This is a TERM appointment (not-to-exceed 2 years). Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration (more than 1 year but not more than 4). Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan coverage. Term appointments may be extended without further competition (up to the 4 year maximum). The appointment to a Term position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-07. At the GS-06 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-07. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds. You will act as a research assistant for various projects related to the treatment of PTSD. The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Plan, schedule and coordinate recruitment efforts with staff, clinics or programs; Recruitment and screening of research subjects; Collect and manage data; Use software packages such as SPSS, Excel to produce required statistics, charts, etc.; Maintain data bases; Develop and submit required Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents; Develop a system to ensure study consent forms are completed accurately and are in compliance; and Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday 8:
00 a.m. to 4:
30 p.m. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position. This position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts with your application. Failure to provide a transcript will result in disqualification. You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an appropriate social or biological science, which included or was supplemented by 12 semester hours in Psychology. In addition having a bachelor's degree as described above, you must have at least six months of technical work under the direction of a professional psychologist in a program of professional services, training or research. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade in Federal service. You may substitute education for the specialized experience for GS-6. You must possess one half year (9 semester hours above a bachelor's degree) of graduate study in Psychology at an accredited college or university which may be substituted for experience at the GS-6 level. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
CommunicationsPsychologyResearch IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0181 Psychology Aid And Technician - Salary Range:
$43,338 to $56,341 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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