PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGIST/INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

You will serve as either a PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGIST or INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST in the EXAM DEVELOPMENT DIVISION, NAVY ADVANCEMENT CENTER DEPARTMENT of NETPDC.

For the GS-11: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Utilizing statistical analysis to study and evaluate the reliability and validity of examination results and assist to formulate recommended changes in development procedures; 2) Conducting occupational and job analyses on position assessment and personnel placement; 3) Applying technical writing and grammar skills to assist in the development of occupational test questions to include writing techniques and methods, industry standards, and trends; 4) Developing in-service training for individual or groups of personnel.

For the GS-09: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Tracking and updating statistical analysis of examination results; 2) Utilizing knowledge of electronic testing and the administration of electronic exams to support exam bank maintenance and other rating-related issues; 3) Assisting with technical writing and proper grammar in the development of occupational test questions; 4) Preparing and presenting analysis and technical reports to civilian and military leadership Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/psychology-series-0180/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/instructional-systems-series-1750/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Major Duties:

• You will maintain the accuracy, currency, and relevancy of exam question banks for ratings.
• You will conduct standards validation reviews of individual items to validate the accuracy and currency of items administered on exams.
• You will assist in monitoring and interpreting examination statistical results.
• You will develop and utilize reports and charts for use in analyzing exam performance.