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Position Title
Health Science Specialist - Geriatric Research
Agency
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CARZ-10568651-19-BWS Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, August 2, 2019 to Friday, August 9, 2019
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND, 
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs?  If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience and/or education that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task. (limit characters)
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. (limit characters)
1. Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?
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2. Selective Placement Factor (SPF) - Screen-out
Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration.
I possess experience performing gait analysis using various programs such as: Gait Lab, MatLab, and Labview.
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3. If you responded yes to the SPF, please provide a brief example in the box below of where this experience was gained as supported by your resume.
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BASIC EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Select the most appropriate response(s) regarding meeting the basic requirement for the GS-0601 Health Science Specialist series. (You will also need to meet the specialized experience requirement in order to qualify for this position). (limit characters)
4. BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Do you have a Degree: Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.
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5. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
GS-9: Select the ONE statement below that best describes your experience and/or education to meet the specific qualification requirements for this position at the next lower grade level. Please refer to the Qualifications and Duties sections of this vacancy announcement for detailed information.
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For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Prepares and submit regulatory documents for geriatric human subject's research projects.
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7. Provides ongoing monitoring of research projects and adheres to all applicable deadlines for submissions including adverse event reporting, annual reports and other reports required to maintain compliance.
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8. Conducts ongoing intra- and inter-rater reliability testing of all project instruments to maintain a high level of data integrity for pre-protocol assessments.
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9. Develops and maintains a Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) manual and adheres to this manual when administering and implementing the project protocol.
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10. Completes all aspects of the screening and recruitment process as stipulated in the project protocol and ensures that all patients/subjects included in the project meet all inclusion and no exclusion criteria.
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11. Obtains appropriate documentation of informed consent before engaging in research-related activities with patients or family members; assures that informed consent and HIPAA forms have been properly signed and witnessed; assures that participants confidentiality and rights as a human research subject are protected.
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12. Utilizes and maintains an electronic record management system for each project to record all applicable recruitment, procedure, and interview data.
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13. Skillfully utilizes complex testing equipment such as the Resting Metabolic Rate equipment, virtual reality environments, neuroimaging, gait lab, Wii-Fit, MatLab, Labview, DEXA scanner and the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator.
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14. Trains other health science specialists and verifies that they understand and adhere to all aspects of the protocol and all relevant policies.
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15. Accurately and reliably perform the duties of a Level 1 quality assurance reviewer which entails auditing research study records for the presence of documentation required to maintain compliance with R&D and IRB standards/requirements.
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16. Monitor and evaluates quality of all data and uses proper approach for correcting all errors identified.
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17. Participates in establishing operational guidelines for the use of each project assessment instrument.
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18. Creates daily data monitoring reports to present on-going status of data to the project lead.
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19. Utilizes library and on-line search engines to perform literature searches on specific topics as required for a given research or clinical project.
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20. Prepares bibliographies for use in various educational materials and tools, journal article submissions, and grant applications.
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21. Compiles and produces education and training materials; determines the contents needed for training binders for each project.
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Veteran's Preference Documentation Reminder - In order to receive appropriate preference consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage). (limit characters)
Transcript Reminder - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. (limit characters)
Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications. (limit characters)