Clinical Psychologist
Overview Open & closing dates Opening and closing dates09/01/2020 to 09/08/2020 This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.
Learn more Service Competitive Pay scale & grade GS 14 Salary $121,316 to $157,709 per year Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-Time Duties SummaryTOUGH WORK.
VITAL MISSION.
Challenge yourself! You have the power to help combat drug trafficking.
Be a part of DEA! It's tough work, but a vital mission.
Whatever your background or expertise, your work at DEA will be tremendously rewarding because it will have a daily impact on national security and the quality of life of all Americans.
Responsibilities This position is located in the Human Resources Division, Health Services Unit, Arlington, VA.
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
Oversees, manages, and leads programmatic initiatives and the daily operations and collaborates with office leadership to ensure strategic alignment with the mission, goals, and objectives of the Health Unit.
Advises the Chief of Health Services on activities and functions pertaining to the evaluation of work-related behavioral health issues, and psychological health programs and projects.
Performs direct service activities including diagnostic evaluation, and structured clinical interviewing.
Participates in peer review of clinical documentation and interventions to ensure highest clinical and ethical standards are itiates and prepares modification changes to contracts and prepares new statements of work and Government cost estimates.
Travel RequiredNot required Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 14 Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a US CitizenMust be able to obtain and maintain a Background and/or Security ClearanceMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective ServiceDrug testing designated positionSuccessful completion of an one-year probationary period is required (unless already completed).
Qualifications The basic requirement for this position requires satisfactory completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.
D.
or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
This position has a positive education requirement.
Failure to submit your transcripts will result in you being deemed ineligible.
(YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR TRANSCRIPTS).
In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants who are applying for positions at the GS-12 grade level and above, must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
GS-14:
Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties:
serving as an authoritative source of information in the area of psychology; providing analysis of psychological health program components, initiatives, and processes to identify programmatic areas of strengths and weaknesses; assessing the mental health status of applicants and employees; and providing training on psychological testing, mental health therapies and petencies:
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas:
Oral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingProject ManagementPsychologyTeamworkWritten CommunicationEducationIf you are relying on your education to meet qualifications requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the US Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the US Department of Education (to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Additional informationDirect Deposit:
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives will only be considered and approved under conditions specified provided the agency has determined that the position is likely to be difficult to fill in the absence of an incentive and funding for such an incentive is availableAll non-DEA applicants must complete a drug use questionnaire.
Applicants who are found, through investigation or personal admission, to have experimented with or used narcotics or dangerous drugs, except those medically prescribed, will not be considered for employment with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Exceptions to this policy may be made for applicants who admit to limited youthful and experimental use of marijuana.
Such applicants may be considered for employment if there is no evidence of regular, confirmed usage, and the full-field background investigation and results of other steps in the process are otherwise favorable.
Compliance with this policy is an essential requirement of the position.
It is highly suggested that you complete the Drug Questionnaire form when submitting your application package.
However, if you do not complete and submit this form with your application package, it will not disqualify you from the application process.
You will be asked to complete the Drug Questionnaire form before extended a conditional offer.
Click here to access the Drug Questionnaire.
To submit your completed Drug Questionnaire please follow the instructions for uploading in the How to Apply section of this announcement.
Click the below links for additional teragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)How to Claim Veterans' PreferenceSelective Service:
MALE APPLICANTS BORN AFTER 12/31/1959 must certify prior to job offer that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
EEO Policy StatementReasonable Accommodation Policy StatementIn accordance with 5 CFR 2635.
704, applications will not be accepted in postage-paid Government envelopes.
The Drug Enforcement Administration participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
If you experience technical issues with completing your online application, you may review online help resources or submit a ticket to the Help Desk by accessing the 'Help Center' (upper-right of your screen, next to the question mark icon).
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions.
It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement.
If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire.
If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.
Your application will then be placed in one of three categories; Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified.
Names of all candidates in the best qualified category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration.
Candidates within the best qualified category who are eligible for veteran preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligible.
Although veteran preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under How You Will Be Evaluated, veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified.
Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Top Secret Drug test required Yes This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
The public US citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the US Clarification from the agency US Citizens.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Learn more Service Competitive Pay scale & grade GS 14 Salary $121,316 to $157,709 per year Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-Time Duties SummaryTOUGH WORK.
VITAL MISSION.
Challenge yourself! You have the power to help combat drug trafficking.
Be a part of DEA! It's tough work, but a vital mission.
Whatever your background or expertise, your work at DEA will be tremendously rewarding because it will have a daily impact on national security and the quality of life of all Americans.
Responsibilities This position is located in the Human Resources Division, Health Services Unit, Arlington, VA.
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
Oversees, manages, and leads programmatic initiatives and the daily operations and collaborates with office leadership to ensure strategic alignment with the mission, goals, and objectives of the Health Unit.
Advises the Chief of Health Services on activities and functions pertaining to the evaluation of work-related behavioral health issues, and psychological health programs and projects.
Performs direct service activities including diagnostic evaluation, and structured clinical interviewing.
Participates in peer review of clinical documentation and interventions to ensure highest clinical and ethical standards are itiates and prepares modification changes to contracts and prepares new statements of work and Government cost estimates.
Travel RequiredNot required Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 14 Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a US CitizenMust be able to obtain and maintain a Background and/or Security ClearanceMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective ServiceDrug testing designated positionSuccessful completion of an one-year probationary period is required (unless already completed).
Qualifications The basic requirement for this position requires satisfactory completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.
D.
or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology.
This position has a positive education requirement.
Failure to submit your transcripts will result in you being deemed ineligible.
(YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR TRANSCRIPTS).
In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants who are applying for positions at the GS-12 grade level and above, must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
GS-14:
Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties:
serving as an authoritative source of information in the area of psychology; providing analysis of psychological health program components, initiatives, and processes to identify programmatic areas of strengths and weaknesses; assessing the mental health status of applicants and employees; and providing training on psychological testing, mental health therapies and petencies:
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas:
Oral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingProject ManagementPsychologyTeamworkWritten CommunicationEducationIf you are relying on your education to meet qualifications requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the US Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the US Department of Education (to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Additional informationDirect Deposit:
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives will only be considered and approved under conditions specified provided the agency has determined that the position is likely to be difficult to fill in the absence of an incentive and funding for such an incentive is availableAll non-DEA applicants must complete a drug use questionnaire.
Applicants who are found, through investigation or personal admission, to have experimented with or used narcotics or dangerous drugs, except those medically prescribed, will not be considered for employment with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Exceptions to this policy may be made for applicants who admit to limited youthful and experimental use of marijuana.
Such applicants may be considered for employment if there is no evidence of regular, confirmed usage, and the full-field background investigation and results of other steps in the process are otherwise favorable.
Compliance with this policy is an essential requirement of the position.
It is highly suggested that you complete the Drug Questionnaire form when submitting your application package.
However, if you do not complete and submit this form with your application package, it will not disqualify you from the application process.
You will be asked to complete the Drug Questionnaire form before extended a conditional offer.
Click here to access the Drug Questionnaire.
To submit your completed Drug Questionnaire please follow the instructions for uploading in the How to Apply section of this announcement.
Click the below links for additional teragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)How to Claim Veterans' PreferenceSelective Service:
MALE APPLICANTS BORN AFTER 12/31/1959 must certify prior to job offer that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
EEO Policy StatementReasonable Accommodation Policy StatementIn accordance with 5 CFR 2635.
704, applications will not be accepted in postage-paid Government envelopes.
The Drug Enforcement Administration participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
If you experience technical issues with completing your online application, you may review online help resources or submit a ticket to the Help Desk by accessing the 'Help Center' (upper-right of your screen, next to the question mark icon).
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions.
It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement.
If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire.
If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.
Your application will then be placed in one of three categories; Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified.
Names of all candidates in the best qualified category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration.
Candidates within the best qualified category who are eligible for veteran preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligible.
Although veteran preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under How You Will Be Evaluated, veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified.
Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Top Secret Drug test required Yes This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
The public US citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the US Clarification from the agency US Citizens.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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