Individual Occupational Requirements for
GS-181: Psychology Aid and Technician Series
The text below is extracted verbatim from
Section IV-B of the Operating Manual for Qualification Standards
for General Schedule Positions (p.IV-B-32), but contains minor edits
to conform to web-page requirements.
Use these individual occupational requirements in conjunction
with the "Group Coverage Qualification Standard for
Technical and Medical Support Positions."
Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-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 and Training:
For GS-3: |
Successful completion of l year of study that included at least 6 semester hours
in courses such as psychology, statistics, or other directly related subjects. |
For GS-4: |
Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester
hours in subjects as shown above for GS-3. |
For GS-5: |
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's
degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of
subjects as shown above for GS-3. |
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