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Defense Intelligence Agency
PSYCHOLOGIST
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What they do
A Psychologist studies human behavior to learn about the mental processes that affect people and how they relate to each other. Specializes in research or works directly with patients. May assess, diagnose and treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders, provide counseling, advise students, focus on workplace issues or consult on criminal cases.
$84,141 / year median in Maryland
+9% projected growth
Job Description
PSYCHOLOGIST
Department of Defense Defense Intelligence Agency Summary We are committed to:Teamwork:
Partnering at all levels and across organizational boundaries for mission accomplishment.Integrity:
Adherence to the highest legal and ethical principles in our responsibilities.Excellence:
Unrivaled defense intelligence expertise.Service:
Putting the welfare of the Nation and commitment to our mission before oneself. This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Federal employees- Excepted service Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
WHO CAN APPLY
" for more information on who is eligible to apply Duties DIA employs a variety of professionals who serve throughout the workforce to ensure successful operations. To view this position's duties, click Vacancies to be directed to DIA's online application system. Please make note of the position title and 6-digit Job Opening ID number to which you are interested. You can scroll to the bottom of the page to locate the announcement or click on the "Advanced Search" link and enter in the 6-digit Job Opening ID number in the "Job Opening ID" field. Requirements Conditions of employment- U.S. Citizenship
- Drug Test
- Security Investigation All applicants must be U.
ASSESSMENT FACTORS 1.
Actively, both internally and externally, promotes DIA's core values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, service, diversity, critical thinking, collaboration and information sharing through one's own behaviors and expectations for others. 2. Serves as a leader by developing and mentoring others within and outside the work unit. 3. Applies innovative approaches to obtain feedback to enhance skills and facilitate improvement in processes, products and services, while considering emerging organizational issues. 4. Proactively supports and champions team or group output to external stakeholders. 5. Develops and enhances collaborative partnerships with Agency leadership to drive efforts to identify or create strategies to address needs, challenges, or to advance corporate goals.Basic Requirements Degree:
major or equivalent in psychology for all specializations except clinical psychology and counseling psychology. These two specializations have additional educational requirements, as stated below:- Clinical psychology: For positions at grades GS-11 and above, satisfactory completion of all the requirements for the doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) directly related to full professional work in clinical psychology is required.
- Counseling psychology: For positions at grades GS-9 and above, satisfactory completion of 2 full academic years of graduate study directly related to professional work in counseling psychology, or satisfactory completion in an accredited educational institution of all the requirements for a master's degree directly related to counseling psychology is required.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Unless specified within the vacancy announcement, you must complete and submit your job application electronically, using DIA's online job tool.Go to:
http://www.dia.mil . Click the link to "Search and Apply for Jobs" or click the link to "Careers" > "Vacancies." Your first visit? Click "New User" to setup your account. Click "Search" to view Vacancy Announcements for opportunities that interest you. Save as a Favorite or select the Job Opening to Apply. At the top of the "Job Search" page, click "My Favorite Jobs" to view each announcement. Start the application process by clicking the "Apply" at the bottom of the announcement. While working on the application, "Save" frequently. When you save the document, prior to final submission, you can exit the application and return later to continue by logging-in and going to Job Search > My Activities > Applications with a status of Not Submitted. Finished? Click "Submit." You must complete and submit the application prior to the closing date listed on the Vacancy Announcement. Final applications are not available for revision. If you need to revise your application, complete and submit another application. All positions in the Defense Intelligence Agency are in the excepted service under 10 USC 1601 appointment authority and covered by the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), a General Grade (GG) pay system divided into grades and steps similar to OPM's General Schedule (GS) compensation system. All candidates must be U.S. citizens and are subject to a thorough background inquiry and any required medical examinations. Agency contact information Civilian Operations Division Phone Not Available Address Defense Intelligence Agency Bolling AFB Washington, DC 20340 Next steps Your application for employment must be prepared and submitted on-line at www.dia.mil. We will notify you, via e-mail, when your application has been received. Later, you will be notified, via e-mail, if DIA is or is not interested in you as a potential employee of our agency. Defense Intelligence Agency Agency contact information Civilian Operations Division Phone Not Available Address Defense Intelligence Agency Bolling AFB Washington, DC 20340 Visit our careers page Learn more about what it's like to work at Defense Intelligence Agency, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.http:
//www.dia.milBenefits
- Dental Insurance