Engineering Psychologist (Research) - Military Veterans

Summary The Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety. Incumbent serves as an Engineering Research Psychologist within the Aerospace Human Factors Research Division. Responsibilities Performs a mixture of routine, multiple, and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist. Acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team. May perform leadership functions for small projects/programs/teams. Applies experience and detailed technical knowledge of engineering psychology to plan and accomplish assignments. Typical assignments include: Serves as a Principal Investigator for conducting human factors research in aviation environments and with related occupations. Research studies address human factors issues in aviation such as 1) evaluating the impact of new technologies and procedures on air traffic controller or pilot performance, 2) identifying system risks and evaluating potential mitigations in the National Airspace System, and 3) assessing information display, integration, and systems used to perform job tasks. Consults with FAA research sponsors to identify research requirements, objectives, and products; negotiates priorities, program activities and funding resources with division management prior to finalizing with sponsors and program managers to meet the research needs in a timely and cost-effective manner. Consults with the laboratory manager to identify and pursue options for additional support for projects such as contract support, grants to colleges and universities, and collaborations with private industry. Develops experimental designs and other methods for collecting data relevant to the research problem such as experimental protocols, surveys, observation, and simulator scenarios. Conducts advanced statistical analyses, interprets results, and communicates the application of the results to the research objective or problem. Participates in FAA work groups as a subject matter expert and collaborates in completing work group products. Consults with peers and advises FAA research sponsors on research and operational issues within one's area of expertise. Delivers presentations to FAA research sponsors and program managers as well as scientific professional organizations. Writes reports consistent with generally accepted practices in the fields of Psychology and Human Factors for publication in technical reports, scientific journals, and conference proceedings. Identifies requirements and writes contracts/statements of work for purchasing equipment or services; evaluates deliverables for acceptance by the government. Education and experience guide the conduct of most technical work; research design and execution receive periodic review from the laboratory manager or senior engineering psychologist. Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments but allow some discretion to select the most appropriate approach. Typically receives guidance on selecting approach from a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist. May provide recommendations to improve work processes. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements in Psychology. (Transcripts Required) AND IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE BASIC REQUIREMENT: To qualify for this position at the FV-H (FG/GS 10-12) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G (FG/GS 5-9) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled. Specialized Experience includes: Experience conducting and leading experimental research in academic or field operations to include cognitive, quantitative, social, engineering, neuropsychology, and human factors disciplines; experience designing multiple human performance research studies in laboratory and/or field settings; utilization of a multitude of statistical programs (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R, MATLAB), and conducting higher level statistics (e.g., ANOVA, regression, MLM); experience producing reports and presenting material on research projects. Applicants should provide examples of specialized experience in their work history. OR Education Substitution: Master's or equivalent graduate degree gained from an accredited college or university may be qualifying if it provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be directly related to position being filled. OR Combination of Education & Experience: Education and experience may be combined for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable. Refer to OPM Operating Manual Qualification Standard at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp, for more information. AND QUALITY RANKING FACTOR (QRF): Well-qualified applicants will demonstrate the following within their resume: 1) Experience in Human Factors engineering research; 2) Experience preparing written, technical publications as evidenced by presentation of results at scientific conferences or publication in peer reviewed journals Education This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered. KSA INFORMATION: 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.or more information. 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. Additional Information 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 U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. Leave Enhancement: FAA organizations may offer enhanced annual leave accrual to newly appointed or reappointed employees. In order to receive consideration for such a benefit, applicants' prior non-Federal service or active duty uniformed service must directly relate to the duties of the position to which appointed. Granting enhanced annual leave is at the sole discretion of the hiring organization, and granting such benefit is not an entitlement nor guaranteed to any newly hired employee. NOTES: 1) If eligible, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) will be paid in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administrative Travel Policy (FAATP). 2) Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. 3) Vacancies to be filled within AAM-500. 4) All applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. 5) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits 6) 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. 7) Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com 8) To confirm receipt of emailed documents, please email Ryan.Cappadony@faa.gov. This is not a bargaining unit position. 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