- Position Title
- Social and Behavioral Scientist Administrator
- Agency
- National Institutes of Health
- Announcement Number
- NIH-SR-DE-20-10611914 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, October 31, 2019 to Monday, November 4, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
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Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces OR the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status or who is 100% disabled due to a service-connected injury?
If so, you may be eligible to be considered for a noncompetitive appointment.
Visit our NIH Jobs page for more information on eligibility and required documentation: https://hr.nih.gov/jobs/announcement-links/appointment-certain-military-spouses-eligibility
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment as a military spouse? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
If so, you may be eligible to be considered for a noncompetitive appointment.
Visit our NIH Jobs page for more information on eligibility and required documentation: https://hr.nih.gov/jobs/announcement-links/appointment-certain-military-spouses-eligibility
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment as a military spouse? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
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Are you currently an officer in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and are you interested in staying in the Corps if selected? If so, you may be considered for this position as a Commissioned Corps member. If selected as a Commissioned Corps member you must meet all requirements of the Corps, which will differ from the requirements listed in the vacancy announcement.
To be eligible, you must submit an official document or letter from the Public Health Service verifying you are currently in, or have been accepted to, the Commissioned Corps.
Based on the above, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a Commissioned Corps appointment? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
Notes:
To be eligible, you must submit an official document or letter from the Public Health Service verifying you are currently in, or have been accepted to, the Commissioned Corps.
Based on the above, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a Commissioned Corps appointment? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
Notes:
- Not all positions are appropriate for the Commissioned Corps and it is at the supervisor's discretion to fill a position through the Corps. Visit the Corps website for more information: https://www.usphs.gov/profession/.
- If you do not wish to be considered for this position through a civilian appointment, please inform the individual listed in the "Agency contact information" section of the announcement. You will be required to resign or retire from the Corps if you wish you enter a civilian appointment.
4.
Have you been laid off or received a letter stating that you will be laid off from federal employment, or have your disability payments from your previous federal employment stopped? If so, you may be entitled to selection priority under the under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP).
You must submit the following documents with your application:
Visit our ICTAP or CTAP pages for more information on eligibility and required documentation.
Based on the above and the referenced web pages, are you eligible for ICTAP or CTAP? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
You must submit the following documents with your application:
- copy of your current (or last) performance rating of record; and,
- proof of ICTAP eligibility or proof of CTAP eligibility
Visit our ICTAP or CTAP pages for more information on eligibility and required documentation.
Based on the above and the referenced web pages, are you eligible for ICTAP or CTAP? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
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Are you an individual with a documented intellectual, severe physical, or psychiatric disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities? If so, you may be eligible for employment through a Schedule A appointment.
In order to be eligible, documentation of the disability is required. 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. Learn more about Schedule A eligibility.
Applying under "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 and meet all requirements of the position including the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Based on the above, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a Schedule A appointment? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
In order to be eligible, documentation of the disability is required. 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. Learn more about Schedule A eligibility.
Applying under "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 and meet all requirements of the position including the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Based on the above, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a Schedule A appointment? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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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Almost all male U.S. citizens and male immigrants, who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service. Federal law and regulations require covered civil service employees to register before appointment. For more information, visit the Selective Service website to determine if you are required to register: https://www.sss.gov/Registration-Info/Who-Registration
What is your Selective Service Registration Status?
What is your Selective Service Registration Status?
Assessment 1
1.
Thank you for your interest in the Social and Behavioral Science Administrator, GS-0101-13/14, position at our agency. For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience, training, or ability. For the purposes of this assessment, an expert is a person, through education and experience, who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area. For the purposes of this questionnaire, "Extramural" is defined as an organizational component of research in support of biomedical and behavioral research and research training by scientists located at universities, research institutions, and medical centers across the United States and abroad. Extramural research is research supported by NIH through a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement. "Intramural" is defined as an organizational component of research which is conducted by federally employed scientists within its laboratories on or near the NIH campus and in the NIH research hospital. The intramural program is the sum of all the research projects carried out by NIH investigators and trainees in NIH facilities to develop scientific and professional skills that will enable them to become leaders in the biomedical research community.
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Choose the one answer that best describes how your education and/or experience meets the basic qualification requirement for the GS-0101 occupational series.
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Social and Behavioral Scientist Administrator experience requirement at all grades: Do you have one-year of independent research experience, which involved the planning, organizing, and conducting of behavioral or social science health-related research; and, one-year of program administration in these fields? This experience must have provided you with an understanding of the history, interests, internal dynamics, and relationships of organizations in which health research is conducted. This experience may have been gained as a principal investigator of a grant or contract, or may otherwise have been gained through active involvement in initiating research projects, developing protocols, conducting studies, documenting findings, interpreting results in a published report (journal), supervising staff, and managing the budget. Qualifying experience must have been performed for 1-year on a full-time basis. Part-time work will be prorated accordingly.
3.
To verify the previous question, please list the independent research and program administration you believe is qualifying. This experience must also be included and indicated as such on your resume. If you have not conducted any independent research or program administration, then type "N/A."
4.
Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the qualification requirements for a Social and Behavioral Scientist Administrator, GS-0101-13 as described in the vacancy announcement. Qualifying experience can be gained through any of the environments, or any combination of the environments listed below provided it was performed for 52 weeks or 1-year. Part-time work will be prorated accordingly. Only behavioral or social science health-related research experience is qualifying.
5.
Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the qualification requirements for a Social and Behavioral Scientist Administrator, GS-0101-14 as described in the vacancy announcement. Qualifying experience can be gained through any of the environments, or any combination of the environments listed below provided it was performed for 52 weeks or 1-year. Part-time work will be prorated accordingly. Only behavioral or social science health-related research experience is qualifying.
At the GS-14 level, qualifying experience must demonstrate extensive scientific expertise incorporating research experience with varied responsibilities for providing leadership in a scientific area 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.
At the GS-14 level, qualifying experience must demonstrate extensive scientific expertise incorporating research experience with varied responsibilities for providing leadership in a scientific area 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.
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To verify your experience and your qualifications for the GS-13 and 14 levels, please list the position(s) you believe meet the qualification requirements for each grade level as described in the previous questions. The position(s) you list below must also be included on your resume and your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the previous three questions. Additionally, we must be able to determine you have held the position(s) you believe are qualifying for a total of at least 52 weeks on a full-time basis. Part-time work will be prorated accordingly. If you submit an academic curriculum vitae or a resume that does not provide a detailed description of your job duties, related skills, and responsibilities including any supervisory/managerial responsibilities (if applicable), you will most likely be rated ineligible. If you do not believe you meet the experience requirements as described in the previous three questions, then type "N/A."
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Please indicate your area(s) of research expertise to include research experience in the legal, policy and health economics fields.
8.
Please list the major field of study for the highest level of education you have attained.
9.
Select the response that best reflects the highest level of education you have attained. This question is asked for informational purposes only.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Respond to impromptu technical questions in grant review meetings or presentations.
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Provide presentations or briefings to high level officials on grant review panel or committee findings and proposals.
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Identify and appoint qualified reviewers to participate on grant review panels and committees.
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Orient new panel members to review process to ensure continuity of approach toward evaluating applications and proposals.
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Research, interpret and apply policies, guidelines, and standards in the review of grant applications and proposals.
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Gather and distribute policy information, standards and guidelines to committee or panel consultants to ensure consistency in the review process.
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Establish standards and criteria for the review panel to follow during the review process.
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Develop or edit review policies to address changes in research initiatives.
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From the following list, select research areas where you have reviewed competitive grants or proposals. Select all that apply.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Analyze trends and new scientific fields to identify new areas of research in behavioral or social science research.
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Assess the adequacy of behavioral or social science research being conducted and proposed in a given area.
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Identify gaps in the behavioral or social scientific research to develop and implement initiatives.
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Analyze the scientific merit of current and projected behavioral or social research programs.
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Manage and direct multiple behavioral or social science study projects concurrently in progress.
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Coach and mentor scientific staff to achieve desired results.
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Manage workload and project priorities and ensure timelines are adhered to.
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Resolve conflicts, differences, or problems among team members.
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Plan work assignments for colleagues or team members.
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Report progress on behavioral or social science research program status to senior management.
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Provide guidance or interpret regulations and review policies for subordinate staff regarding behavioral or social science or health-related research.
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As an applicant for federal employment you are required to provide accurate, complete, and honest information. All applicants are treated fairly and equally, so it is important you know what is required of you. You must read this question, then certify your application. You will be disqualified from consideration for this position if you do not answer this question or do not certify your application.
I understand that if I misrepresent or exaggerate my experience or education, or provide false, fraudulent, or misleading information in or with my application, it may be grounds for not hiring me, firing me after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine, imprisonment, or debarment from federal employment.
I understand that not following the information and instructions contained in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating, or me not being considered for certain eligibilities, preferences, grade-levels, specialties, and other areas of the announcement that require me to provide information.
Do you certify that you have read this statement and understand what is required of you, and certify that to the best of your knowledge and belief, all of the information included in your application is true, correct, and provided in good faith?
I understand that if I misrepresent or exaggerate my experience or education, or provide false, fraudulent, or misleading information in or with my application, it may be grounds for not hiring me, firing me after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine, imprisonment, or debarment from federal employment.
I understand that not following the information and instructions contained in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating, or me not being considered for certain eligibilities, preferences, grade-levels, specialties, and other areas of the announcement that require me to provide information.
Do you certify that you have read this statement and understand what is required of you, and certify that to the best of your knowledge and belief, all of the information included in your application is true, correct, and provided in good faith?