- Position Title
- Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer)
- Agency
- National Institutes of Health
- Announcement Number
- NIH-GR-MP-18-10078467 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, January 29, 2018 to Wednesday, February 7, 2018
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
I am a disabled veteran rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more; OR a disabled veteran who retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30 percent or more, and my discharge was under conditions other than dishonorable.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214 documenting final military discharge, release or retirement (your DD Form 214 must reflect the dates of service, character of discharge, and time lost, if any) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying that you have a service-connected disability of 30% or more along with your application/resume package.
Please visit the Vet Guide for more information on non-competitive appointments for 30% or more disabled veterans.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214 documenting final military discharge, release or retirement (your DD Form 214 must reflect the dates of service, character of discharge, and time lost, if any) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying that you have a service-connected disability of 30% or more along with your application/resume package.
Please visit the Vet Guide for more information on non-competitive appointments for 30% or more disabled veterans.
3.
1. I am the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS). If so, confirm you are indicated on the PCS orders; and that you:
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2. I am the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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3. I am the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility for option 1 identified above, you must submit a copy of the PCS orders indicating you are authorized to relocate on those orders.
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 (SF-15), and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc.
- have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders;
- are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location; AND,
- have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.
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2. I am the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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3. I am the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility for option 1 identified above, you must submit a copy of the PCS orders indicating you are authorized to relocate on those orders.
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 (SF-15), and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc.
4.
I was employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee AND:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50, and your current (or last) performance rating of record.
- completed 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time I accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area; AND,
- received a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating; AND,
- returned to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50, and your current (or last) performance rating of record.
5.
I am currently an officer enlisted in the PHS Commissioned Corps and I am interested in staying in the Corps if selected. NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you will NOT be considered for a civilian position as you would be required to resign or retire from the Corps if you were selected and accepted that position. If you select "no" in response to this question, you will be considered for a civilian position but will be required to resign or retire from the Corps to be eligible before appointment date. For more information on the Commissioned Corps, please visit the U.S. Public Health Service Commission Corps Website.
6.
I am a current permanent Title 5 Department of Health and Human Services employee on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service. If you are not certain of your status or eligibility, please contact your human resources office.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent competitive service career or career conditional Standard Form-50. You may obtain a copy of your SF-50 from the eOPF Page.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent competitive service career or career conditional Standard Form-50. You may obtain a copy of your SF-50 from the eOPF Page.
7.
I have completed at least 1 year of continuous service immediately before separation from one or more nontemporary Foreign Service appointments; AND, my separation from a Foreign Service career-type appointment occurred in the last 3 years (individuals entitled to veteran's preference do not need to meet this 3-year requirement).
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I have completed at least 3 years of substantially continuous service under one or more nontemporary appointments in the Foreign Service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type appointment in that Service.
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I am a current or former limited non-career appointee with the Foreign Service and have at least 48 months of continuous service, a performance rating of satisfactory or better, and if a former employee, no more than a one year break in service since your qualifying appointment.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your nontemporary status. If you are outside of the 3-year requirement but are entitled to veteran's preference, please check the Vet Guide for the most appropriate hiring authority to apply under.
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I have completed at least 3 years of substantially continuous service under one or more nontemporary appointments in the Foreign Service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type appointment in that Service.
-OR-
I am a current or former limited non-career appointee with the Foreign Service and have at least 48 months of continuous service, a performance rating of satisfactory or better, and if a former employee, no more than a one year break in service since your qualifying appointment.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your nontemporary status. If you are outside of the 3-year requirement but are entitled to veteran's preference, please check the Vet Guide for the most appropriate hiring authority to apply under.
8.
I am a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency (e.g., IRS, VA, Department of Labor) in the same local commuting area of the vacancy. My most current (or last) performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent. Applicants eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)/Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) are provided priority selection for vacancies within the local commuting area for which they apply and are well qualified.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a reduction in force (RIF) separation notice, a SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You must also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
For more information on ICTAP/CTAP, please visit OPM's The Employee's Guide to Career Transition Guide.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a reduction in force (RIF) separation notice, a SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You must also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
For more information on ICTAP/CTAP, please visit OPM's The Employee's Guide to Career Transition Guide.
9.
I am former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed my service within the past twelve months.
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I am a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed my service within the past 36 months and am requesting an extension of non-competitive eligibility due to military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position.
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I am a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
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I am a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed my service within the past 36 months and am requesting an extension of non-competitive eligibility due to military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position.
-OR-
I am a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
10.
I am a current permanent Title 5 National Institutes of Health (NIH) employee on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service. If you are not certain of your status or eligibility, please contact your servicing human resources specialist.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent competitive service career or career conditional Standard Form-50. You may obtain a copy of your SF-50 from the eOPF Page.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent competitive service career or career conditional Standard Form-50. You may obtain a copy of your SF-50 from the eOPF Page.
11.
I am a current Excepted Service employee of a Federal Agency that has a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management.
For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems.
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I am a current:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems.
-OR-
I am a current:
- Postal Career Service Employee;
- Postal Rate Commission Employee;
- Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee; or,
- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
12.
I am a former Federal government employee who served as a civilian on a permanent competitive appointment. Please note: not all former Federal government employees are eligible for Reinstatement. For more information on who is eligible for Reinstatement, please visit the USAJobs Reinstatement Eligibility Page.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Standard Form-50 (SF-50) and a copy of your most recent competitive career or career conditional SF-50 that shows the effective date of your latest position and the full performance level. If you separated from Federal Government employment, you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 via the Federal Records Center, National Archives and Records Administration.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Standard Form-50 (SF-50) and a copy of your most recent competitive career or career conditional SF-50 that shows the effective date of your latest position and the full performance level. If you separated from Federal Government employment, you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 via the Federal Records Center, National Archives and Records Administration.
13.
I am an individual with a documented intellectual, severe physical, or psychiatric disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities and wish to be considered noncompetitively for this announcement.
In order to be eligible for employment through the Schedule A noncompetitive process, documentation of the disability is required. This documentation must be provided in your application package before the announcement closing date. Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on the official letterhead of a medical professional and must include a signature or it is invalid. Please visit OPM's website for sample letters.
For clarity, applying using "Schedule A" can be an expedited way to get a Federal job, but it is only one of many options that may be available. You will still have to compete with other eligible applicants.
In order to be eligible for employment through the Schedule A noncompetitive process, documentation of the disability is required. This documentation must be provided in your application package before the announcement closing date. Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on the official letterhead of a medical professional and must include a signature or it is invalid. Please visit OPM's website for sample letters.
For clarity, applying using "Schedule A" can be an expedited way to get a Federal job, but it is only one of many options that may be available. You will still have to compete with other eligible applicants.
14.
I am a current Federal government employee, serving on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent competitive career or career conditional SF-50 that shows the effective date of your latest position and the full performance level. You may obtain a copy of your SF-50 from your human resources office or, if you are an HHS employee, from your eOPF. If you separated from Federal Government employment, you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 via the Federal Records Center, National Archives and Records Administration.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent competitive career or career conditional SF-50 that shows the effective date of your latest position and the full performance level. You may obtain a copy of your SF-50 from your human resources office or, if you are an HHS employee, from your eOPF. If you separated from Federal Government employment, you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 via the Federal Records Center, National Archives and Records Administration.
15.
I am an individual who is eligible for consideration under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) of 1998. VEOA provides that agencies must allow preference eligibles or eligible veterans to apply for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce.
To be eligible for consideration under VEOA, you must: Be a preference eligible, OR a veteran separated from the armed forces after three or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Veterans released shortly before completing a three-year tour are eligible. ("Active service" defined in title 37, United States Code, means active duty in the uniformed services and includes full-time training duty, annual training duty, full-time National Guard duty, and attendance, while in the active service, at a school designated as a service school by law or by the Secretary of the military department concerned.).
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214 documenting final military discharge, release, or retirement (your DD Form 214 must reflect the dates of service, character of discharge, and time lost, if any). If you have not separated from active service, you must submit written documentation from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after you submit your certification with your application package. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.
Reference Standard Form 15 (SF-15) for required documentation if you are a 10-point preference eligible. Submission of SF-15 is not required, unless you have derived preference (XP) as described in questions 7, 8, or 9 on the SF-15. In those cases, you must submit a completed SF-15 and the required documentation.
Please visit the Vet Guide for more information on VEOA.
To be eligible for consideration under VEOA, you must: Be a preference eligible, OR a veteran separated from the armed forces after three or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Veterans released shortly before completing a three-year tour are eligible. ("Active service" defined in title 37, United States Code, means active duty in the uniformed services and includes full-time training duty, annual training duty, full-time National Guard duty, and attendance, while in the active service, at a school designated as a service school by law or by the Secretary of the military department concerned.).
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214 documenting final military discharge, release, or retirement (your DD Form 214 must reflect the dates of service, character of discharge, and time lost, if any). If you have not separated from active service, you must submit written documentation from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after you submit your certification with your application package. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.
Reference Standard Form 15 (SF-15) for required documentation if you are a 10-point preference eligible. Submission of SF-15 is not required, unless you have derived preference (XP) as described in questions 7, 8, or 9 on the SF-15. In those cases, you must submit a completed SF-15 and the required documentation.
Please visit the Vet Guide for more information on VEOA.
16.
I am an individual who is eligible for appointment under the Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA) authority.
VRA is a special authority by which agencies can appoint eligible veterans without competition to positions at any grade level through General Schedule (GS) 11 or equivalent.
To be eligible for appointment under VRA, you must: Be a disabled veteran; OR a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war declared by Congress or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; OR a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a military operation for which the Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; OR I have separated from active duty within the past three years under honorable conditions.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214 documenting final military discharge, release, or retirement (your DD Form 214 must reflect the dates of service, character of discharge, and time lost, if any).
Reference Standard Form 15 (SF-15) for required documentation if you are a disabled preference eligible. Submission of SF-15 is not required.
Please visit the Vet Guide for more information on VRA.
VRA is a special authority by which agencies can appoint eligible veterans without competition to positions at any grade level through General Schedule (GS) 11 or equivalent.
To be eligible for appointment under VRA, you must: Be a disabled veteran; OR a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war declared by Congress or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; OR a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a military operation for which the Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; OR I have separated from active duty within the past three years under honorable conditions.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214 documenting final military discharge, release, or retirement (your DD Form 214 must reflect the dates of service, character of discharge, and time lost, if any).
Reference Standard Form 15 (SF-15) for required documentation if you are a disabled preference eligible. Submission of SF-15 is not required.
Please visit the Vet Guide for more information on VRA.
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Political, Schedule C, Non-career SES Appointee: In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
18.
Virtually all male U.S. citizens, regardless of where they live, and male immigrants, whether documented or undocumented, residing in the United States, who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service. The laws require that a man be registered (or prove he is exempt from the requirement) before he can receive state student financial assistance or be eligible for state government jobs. For more information, see our website for STATE - COMMONWEALTH LEGISLATION.
Question:
Are you registered with Selective Service?
Question:
Are you registered with Selective Service?
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer), GS-601-12/13/14 position at our Agency. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the basic education requirements for a Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer), as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
2.
Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the basic requirements for a Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer), as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Do you have at least one year of independent health research beyond the doctoral degree and one year of health research program administration experience?
4.
Select the response that best reflects the highest level of education you have attained.
5.
The basic requirements for fully qualifying at this level are one year of independent health research beyond the doctoral degree and one year of health research program administration experience (can be undertaken concurrently). Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the qualification requirements for a Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer), GS-601-12 as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
6.
In addition to meeting the basic requirements of one year of independent health research beyond the doctoral degree and one year of health research program administration experience, applicants must possess at least one year of professional experience. Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the qualification requirements for a Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer), GS-601-13 as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
7.
In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must possess at least one year of professional experience that demonstrates extensive scientific expertise incorporating research experience with varied responsibilities for providing leadership in a scientific area, and functioning as a leader for a variety of efforts, such as directing research and coordinating committee and teaching activities, and organizing and chairing sessions at national scientific meetings. Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the qualification requirements for a Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer), GS-601-14 as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
8.
Please indicate your area(s) of scientific expertise.
9.
Please list the major field of study for the highest level of education you have attained.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
10.
Manage the development of organizational or research group policies in response to changes in levels of funding or legislative/program changes.
11.
Analyze trends and new scientific fields to assess the adequacy of research being conducted and proposed in a given area.
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Analyze the scientific merit of current and projected research programs.
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Identify and recommend the program direction of new research.
14.
Monitor scientific progress of research or clinical programs to assure that objectives are met.
15.
Recommend and distribute research funding for new research initiatives/efforts.
16.
Administer unsolicited grant/contract proposals and provide support regarding funding options and areas of program emphasis.
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Evaluate the technical and scientific merit of funding applications and proposals being submitted for approval.
18.
Manage research fund distribution amongst competing interests within an organization.
19.
Provide guidance or interpret regulations and funding policies regarding biomedical, behavioral health, or health-related research.
For the following question, please indicate YES or NO to best describe your experience.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
20.
Have you ever served as a Program/Project Officer responsible for developing, coordinating, and administering grants, cooperative agreements and contracts?
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
21.
Prepare major components of position papers or reviews on policy or critical scientific issues related to biomedical, behavioral health, or clinical health-related research.
22.
Write reports, evaluations, summary statements, or correspondences as a part of a review process.
23.
Present briefings on research to high level officials providing multiple alternatives and advice on the best course of action.
24.
Present scientific papers or reports at national and international conferences as an invited speaker.
25.
Provide advice to government agencies, private firms, or other organizations regarding biomedical, behavioral health, clinical, or health-related research.
26.
Explain policies and procedures to scientific staff in federal agencies, private companies, or academia.
27.
Coach or mentor staff, students, or post-doctoral fellows to achieve desired goals.
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Organize and facilitate scientific meetings, conferences or workshops.
29.
Manage and direct multiple projects concurrently in progress.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
30.
Please help us hire the best applicant for the position by giving us complete and accurate information. Your rating will be based on both your responses to the questionnaire and information stated in your application. Please make sure that your self-ratings are supported by information in your application. Your self-ratings may also be verified during the selection process through interview questions, work samples, demonstrations, reference checks, etc. Federal job applicants who make a false statement in any part of the application could be turned down for the job; terminated after beginning work; or subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
Do you certify that, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith? I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
Do you certify that, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith? I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.