- Position Title
- Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer)
- Agency
- National Institutes of Health
- Announcement Number
- NIH-GR-DE-18-10089390 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
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Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
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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.
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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.
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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.
Preferences
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Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Other
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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.
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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?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer), GS-601-15 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.
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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.
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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.
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Do you have at least one year of independent health research beyond the doctoral degree and one year of health research program administration experience?
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Select the response that best reflects the highest level of education you have attained.
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In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must possess at least one year of professional experience that demonstrates the management of large and diverse research programs having national or international collaborations, scope, and impact. Managerial experience in organizational and program development includes having responsibility for the development of plans for the resolution of major organizational and operational problems and issues, and allocating funds among competing programs. Individuals should be recognized as distinguished scientists with major research experience and accomplishments, be members of prestigious national professional organizations or societies, and have published extensively in refereed journals. Applicants should have served as an organization's representative on permanent and ad-hoc committees established to evaluate research issues, and they should have experience that included management of extramural activities to include program planning, evaluation, and review assessment, and monitoring of major basic, clinical and/or applied research supported by the agency, company, or organization and which are of national or international scope and impact. Applicants should have published extensively in leading scientific journals. Qualifying professional experience may be obtained in one of the following environments; please select the response that best reflects your experience.
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Please indicate your area(s) of scientific expertise.
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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.
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Provide guidance or interpret regulations and funding policies regarding biomedical, behavioral health, or health-related research.
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Analyze trends and new scientific fields to assess the adequacy of research being conducted and proposed in given area.
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Establish criteria and standards for research proposal review panels.
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Monitor scientific progress of research or clinical programs to assure that objectives are met.
For the following questions, please indicate YES or NO to best describe your experience.
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Have you directed a group or team conducting research in a biomedical, behavioral health, or health-related area?
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
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Identify and recommend the program direction of new research.
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Manage research fund distribution amongst competing interests within an organization.
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Propose comprehensive and cohesive research plans outlining the direction and long term goals to be accomplished.
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Write reports, evaluations, summary statements, or correspondences as a part of a review process.
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Evaluate the technical and scientific merit of grant applications and proposals requesting grant or contract funding.
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Manage the development of organizational or research group policies in response to changes in levels of funding or legislative/program changes.
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Direct a group or team conducting research in a biomedical, behavioral health, or health-related area.
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Plan work assignments for colleagues or team members.
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Communicate policies, plans, and objectives to employees.
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Manage and direct multiple projects concurrently in progress.
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Write major components of position papers or reviews on policy or critical scientific issues related to biomedical, behavioral health, or clinical health-related research.
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Present briefings to high level officials that included detailed analyses and recommendations for action.
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Organize and facilitate scientific meetings, conferences or workshops.
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Provide advice to government agencies, private firms, or other organizations regarding biomedical, behavioral health, clinical, or health-related research.
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Explain policies and procedures to scientific staff in federal agencies, private companies, or academia.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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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.