Engineering Psychologist (Research)

Federal Aviation Administration •

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

The Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI) is the medical certification, education, research, and occupational medicine wing of the Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) within the FAAs Office of Aviation Safety (AVS). The position is within the Aerospace Human Factors Research Division, National Air Space (NAS) Human Factors Safety Research Branch. The mission of the Division is to promote civil aerospace safety through excellence in aerospace human factors (HF) research.

Duties

The Engineering Psychologist serves as a Principal Investigator conducting human factors research in support of aviation related occupations such as air traffic control specialist, airway transportation system specialist, instructor, and traffic manager. The incumbent performs multiple, varying, and complex research assignments under the limited direction of a manager or other technical specialist.

Applies experience and advanced technical knowledge of human Factors research to accomplish assignments and to improve safety, programs, and policies. Understands how human factors interacts with or is affected by other disciplines and considers the objectives of the major subdivision and LOB/SO when developing, integrating, and implementing solutions to diverse, complex problems. Defines, plans, and organizes assigned resources to accomplish research projects and program objectives. Allocates resources to accomplish work-activities within established schedules.

Manages complex research projects that effectively address sponsor-identified objectives contributing to the safety and efficiency of our nation’s critical air transportation system. Research studies address human factors in aviation that may impact situation awareness, stress, fatigue, and human performance such as 1) evaluating the impact of new technologies, operational procedures and training innovations on air traffic control specialist, airway transportation systems specialist, or flight crew performance, 2) identifying system risks and evaluating potential mitigations, 3) identify new procedures and new technology integrations. Examples include eliciting task descriptions and information requirements, assessing decision support tools and information displays, identifying required knowledge, skills, and abilities for positions, collecting, and analyzing performance data and informing and evaluating training methods.

Develops and executes the research design for assigned projects. Identifies and executes a variety of methods for collecting data, such as experimental protocols, surveys, live observation, and simulator scenarios. Conducts advanced statistical analyses, interprets results, and communicates the application of the results to the research objective or problem to sponsors and stakeholders.

Designs and implements experiments using physiological and psychological measures such as eye tracking cognitive assessments and brain activity measures. Experiments may require observing and interviewing operators, administering, and analyzing questionnaires, and utilization of state-of-the-art simulators.

Conducts literature reviews to identify relevant psychological theories and methodologies applicable to human factors research and stays up to date on the latest advancements in human factors research and technologies to apply cutting-edge concepts to research projects.

Leads or provides subject matter expertise to work groups comprised of individuals from the FAA, other federal agencies, private sector companies, and/or academics. Collaborates with work groups, FAA business units, and/or other operational or scientific professionals to address human factors issues in specific aviation environments through the conduct of field and laboratory research. Consults with and advises FAA or other government personnel (e.g., NASA, DOD) on research and operational issues within ones area of expertise.

Delivers presentations to multiple levels within the FAA with varying technical backgrounds. Documents study findings in technical reports, professional journal publications, and scientific conference presentations. Writes reports consistent with professional standards and generally accepted practices in the fields of Psychology and Human Factors.

Writes statements of work, evaluates contract and grant proposals, and provides oversight to contractors as a Contracting Technical Representative.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
Please review Required Documents & Additional Information.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Degree: Successful completion of a full 4 year course of study from an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree with a major or equivalent in Psychology.

IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

To qualify for this position at the FV-I (FG/GS 13) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H (FG/GS 10-12) 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, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes: Experience in designing and executing research plans, analyzing data using advanced statistical techniques or modeling, leading a research team, and communicating scientific information; and experienced in designing and conducting studies, preparing reports, and making presentations on research projects related to measuring the efficiency of individuals, teams, or work.

Applicants should provide examples of specialized experience in their work history.

AND

QUALITY RANKING FACTOR (QRF): Well qualified candidates will have skill in developing and conducting research studies, preparing reports, and delivering presentations on research projects specifically related to aviation or air traffic control human factors.

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.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA); Leadership and Management Dimensions; and Other Factors 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) or 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 priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

Required Documents

Standard Form (SF) 50 and/or DD214 required to verify meeting area of consideration. You must submit a copy of your transcripts (official or unofficial) prior to the closing date of this announcement. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration.

Supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation, will be accepted in combination with your online application. These documents should be uploaded to your USAjobs application or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@FAA.GOV on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

If your qualifications 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.

Applicants claiming eligibility for the Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO), MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.
This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 180 series.

College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 180 series with the FAA.

College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying a 180 series.

If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment.

If you are a current or former Federal employee (including a current 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. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are a current Federal employee and need a current copy of your SF-50, please contact your personnel office. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/. If you are a former Federal employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF-50 by writing the National Personnel Records Center Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL 62295. Additional information is available from this link: https://www.archives.gov/st-louis/opf.

Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO) are preference eligibles and veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least three (3) years of continuous active service. Applicants claiming eligibility for EVHO, MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. 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 U.S. Department of Education.

Failure 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.

Salary Range: $87,971 - $136,343

Job Ident #: 795351600

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