Psychology Technician

Serves as a Psychology Technician in support of Human Factors research with special emphasis on measuring impacts of human factors on performance in aviation environments. Performs a combination of routine, multiple, and varying assignments under the general direction of a manager. Receives moderate supervision from the branch manager and moderate technical guidance from a Principal Investigator.

Applies experience and detailed knowledge to plan and accomplish routine assignments. Assists in planning, preparing, and conducting research projects to quantify and assess human performance data in a variety of laboratory or field conditions or collected from existing data files. Contacts are primarily internal, but may also be external, depending on the project supported.

Coordinates with other offices/agencies, when required, for purposes of gathering, scoring, analyzing, and reporting research data. Completes all aspects of literature reviews: defines appropriate search strategies, compiles pertinent information and findings, provides guidance for developing relevant research strategies. Develops a bibliography or list of references and communicates findings to the Lab Manager or Principal Investigator (PI).

In collaboration with research task lead, modifies and supports the development of specialized measurement instruments, experimental protocols, computer databases, and analytic programs required for various research projects, in accordance with AAM-500-001, Aerospace Human Factors Research QMS Procedure, Research Knowledge Process. Organizes aspects of processing research participants prior to, during, and after the course of experimental testing sessions to ensure optimal utilization of personnel and resources. Work is reviewed frequently, during different stages of task activity, and at completion to ensure timeliness and alignment with the requirements of the project.

Establishes data file structures appropriate for specific statistical analyses. Assembles, collates, and enters research data into computer data files with very low error rates. Monitors and evaluates the accuracy of data entered by others.

Uses knowledge of statistical procedures to interpret outcomes from various experimental tasks, database analyses, simulations, or testing sessions. Following data collection and construction of a database, the incumbent conducts statistical analyses of the resulting data, according to accepted statistical techniques. Is familiar with standard statistical software packages, such as SPSS.

Knows underlying statistical assumptions, interprets results of analyses. Obtains guidance from higher-level psychology technicians or Principal Investigators for handling routine technical problems. Writes sections of technical reports, memoranda, journal articles, presentation slides, and other types of documentation.

Writes in a clear, concise, and comprehensive manner and in accordance with appropriate style guidelines and the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Uses word processing software such as Microsoft Word along with other software such as PowerPoint, Excel, etc. Accomplishes assignments with moderate supervision.

Works with others to prioritize multiple task assignments. Assists in developing Statements of Work for solicitation of contractor support. Prepares applications for submission to the CAMI Institutional Review Board (IRB) on use of human subjects, in accordance with AAM-700-003, Institutional Review Board.

Maintains a positive, constructive attitude when working with other psychology technicians and work teams, and in particular, when working outside the laboratory doing on-site research.

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

See Qualifications As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA.

Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability.

Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided.

Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.

FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements Notes: 1) All applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. 2) Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. 3) Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed. 4) This announcement may be used to fill vacancies within AAM-520. 5) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan.

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Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.

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Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES.

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Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.

Notification of Personnel Action (Current SF-50) required to determine area of consideration. Other documentation, such as transcripts, will be accepted in combination with your online application, and must be uploaded to your USAJOBS application or emailed to [email protected] on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

If your qualifications for this position are based on education, you must submit a transcript of your college coursework by the closing date of the announcement. Schools must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment. If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement.

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