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SalaryUnited States Postal Service
External Publication for Job Posting 11636375
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
01/31/2024 - 02/14/2024
Job Title
PERSNL RSRCH PSYCH TRAINEE (PDP-01)
Facility Location
USPS HEADQUARTERS
475 LENFANT PLZ SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20260-0004
DOMICILE TO BE CONSIDERED
NB11715845
Position Information
TITLE: PERSNL RSRCH PSYCH TRAINEE
GRADE: EAS - 17
FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt
OCCUPATION CODE: 0180-0042
NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: Saturday/Sunday
HOURS: 08:00 A.M. to 04:30 P.M.
SALARY RANGE: 68,200.00 USD Annually
FINANCE NUMBER: 102023
BENEFIT INFORMATION: 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.
Functional Purpose
This role is part of the United States Postal Service Professional Development Program (PDP), to develop the competencies,
technical knowledge, skills, and experience needed for success as a full performance Personnel Research Psychologist. The
first year of the program is dedicated to developing core competencies using the Postal Service Competency model.
Trainees will apply the technical knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired from an academic program of study to the USPS
business environment through completion of projects and work assignments the business unit. Throughout the program,
trainees will have the opportunity to participate in mentoring and networking opportunities within various levels of the
organization.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Supports job analyses studies by participating in the data collection activities.
2. Supports project teams in the development, validation, deployment, and review of selection and assessment tools and
systems.
3. Assists in the review of selection and assessment items, scales, and instruments for compliance with established test
validation methodologies.
4. Performs routine data analyses (e.g., means, correlations) to support projects using statistical analysis software (e.g.,
SPSS, SAS, R).
5. Partners with senior psychologists to draft reports, presentations, and other written materials summarizing results of
projects.
6. Conducts research on industry best practices in job analysis, evaluation, assessment instrument design, and competency
models to identify current trends and techniques.
SUPERVISION
Manager of unit to which assigned.
The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated
and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and
experience the following requirements:
Requirements
1. Ability to communicate orally and in writing sufficient to convey technical information clearly and concisely using
established grammar and syntax conventions.
2. 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.
3. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Possession of a Graduate degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or 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. NOTE:
Qualified applicants must earn a degree from an accredited college or university no more than 24 months prior to the date of
employment. Preference-eligible veterans (see 5 U.S.C. ' 2108) who were unable to apply during that two-year period
because of their military service may apply up to two years after they are released or discharged from active service.
Eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed six years from the date on which they received their qualifying degrees.
4. Knowledge of Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Applied Psychology, Educational Psychology or other closely related
applied field sufficient to understand topics surrounding job analysis and the development and validation of employment
tests, assessments, trainings, and other applied selection and assessment concepts.
5. Knowledge of standard social science statistical analysis packages (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS) sufficient to analyze data (e.g.,
means, correlations).
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]).
7. Ability to use standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word) to summarize data, and develop reports
and presentations.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH RESUME AND TRANSCRIPT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION!!!
**This position requires an MBI clearance. This process can take up to 6 - 8 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 additional information, please contact Edward Blair: universityrelations@usps.gov
ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO START ON MONDAY , AUGUST 12, 2024 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS
POSITION.
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.
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.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act) prohibits the Postal Service from inquiring into the
criminal history of applicants before a conditional offer of employment has been made and sets out penalties for individual
employees who violate the law. An applicant who feels their rights under this federal law have been violated has 30 days
from the date of the alleged violation to file a complaint with the Postal Service at FairChanceActSupport@usps.gov. Further
information can be found at www.usps.com.
SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.
