Psychology Technician

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Bruceton Mills (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking corrections professionals to foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

The Basic Requirements outline one-year specialized experience or an appropriate combination of education and experience, including a four-year degree with at least 24 semester hours in related subjects. Graduate education or internships may count if directly related.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• A four-year degree with at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position.
• Graduate education or internship counts only when directly related to the work of the position.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels.
• Credit given for paid and unpaid experience; you must show the actual time spent on activities.
• Eligibility for consideration will be based on responses to the questions in the application.

Skills

Typing

Report creation

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in related subjects

Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Basic Requirements

Applicants must have one-year specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. (For positions at GL-4 and above): experience that involved the observation of and assistance in the application of techniques relating to behavior, capacities, traits, interests, and activities of either humans or, under laboratory conditions, animals. Experience may have been gained in connection with a program of research or direct services in psychology that gave a practical understanding of some of the principles, methods, and techniques of psychology needed to assist professional psychologists.

OR

Education

A four-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree, with a major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position.

NOTE: Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position.

Experience

Some examples of the qualifying experience are:

• Experience in typing, duplicating and distributing letters, memos, forms and reports.
• Experience compiling, managing, and ensuring the security of all psychology files.
• Experience in completing weekly and monthly reports.
• Experience for maintaining time and attendance reports.
• Experience in handling routine inquiries, screening telephone calls, providing technical assistance and answering questions for the department.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience

Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels and positions for which both education and experience are acceptable.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.