- Position Title
- Director, Division of Research, Innovation, and Ventures (DRIVe)
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Announcement Number
- HHS-ASPR-RF-19-10293653 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, October 26, 2018 to Friday, December 7, 2018
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Eligibilities
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HHS Political Appointee - In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, are you currently serving, or have you served as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee? 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 Noncareer 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.
NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit official documentation from the agency (i.e., SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action).
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 Noncareer 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.
NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit official documentation from the agency (i.e., SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action).
Mandatory Questions
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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 Noncareer 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.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the position of Director, Division of Research, Innovation, and Ventures with the federal government. We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents.
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Select the one statement that best describes your education and meets the Basic Qualification Requirements for Supervisory Health Scientist, RF-0601, as described in the Qualifications Section of this announcement.
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Select the one statement that best describes your education and meets the Agency Requirements for Supervisory Health Scientist, RF-0601, as described in the Qualifications Section of this announcement.
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I have at least three (3) years of significant specialized experience leading, directing, and managing an innovative and dynamic organization focusing on the development or use of medical countermeasures (e.g. vaccines, drugs, diagnostic tools, or medical devices) or technologies that address public health threats.
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Describe your leadership experience in developing and implementing a strategic and compelling vision that utilizes creative approaches and solutions, or emerging technologies to address significant health care challenges.
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Describe your experience advancing the mission of an organization through engaging stakeholders, identifying funding opportunities, establishing partnerships (e.g. with private industry, not-for-profit entities, educational and governmental institutions, etc.) and developing a broad professional network.
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Describe your experience in developing, evaluating, or advancing medical countermeasures (e.g. vaccines, drugs, diagnostic tools or medical devices).
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Describe your experience developing detailed strategic plans and monitoring their implementation to assess if your organization is meeting its goals and objectives.
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Describe your experience strategically managing a multi-layered organization in a streamlined and results-oriented manner, identifying and administering financial and informational resources and building, motivating, and developing a diverse team of employees to meet organizational objectives.
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Describe your experience devising and/or utilizing non-traditional funding mechanisms or using traditional mechanisms in an innovative context.
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Describe your experience communicating scientific and technical information effectively across multiple organizations, management levels, and within multiple stakeholder communities.
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Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Please review your responses to this questionnaire to ensure their accuracy. Failure to respond to this question will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, that my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731), or I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), I understand that any information I give may be investigated.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, that my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731), or I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), I understand that any information I give may be investigated.