- Position Title
- Research Health Science Specialist
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CARZ-11260383-22-GWJ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, October 14, 2021 to Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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.
- 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.
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:
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.
- 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.
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.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
2.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
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.
- 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)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
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.
Veterans' Preference Documentation Reminder: In order to receive appropriate consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for Veterans' 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 Veterans' Preference along with the required documentation listed on the form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education 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.
1.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: 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. Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?
To qualify for this position, you must meet the Basic Requirement as well as the additional qualification requirements. Please indicate Yes or No for the following question:
2.
Basic Requirement: All qualified applicants must meet this Basic Requirement for the GS-601 series. Do you possess a Bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of a Health Science Specialist? Note: Copies of transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement above, you must also meet one of the following additional requirements. Select the statements below that best describes your experience and/or education to meet the specific qualification requirements for this position. Please refer to the Qualifications and Duties sections of this vacancy announcement for detailed information.
3.
For this Health Science Specialist, GS-07, I have:
4.
SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (SAA) for GS-7
For this position you may qualify based on superior academic achievement (SAA). Please select from the following the statement which best describes your educational background.
For this position you may qualify based on superior academic achievement (SAA). Please select from the following the statement which best describes your educational background.
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Recruiting and retention of research subjects.
6.
Understand reporting requirements, Institutional Review Board submissions, data monitoring, HIPAA regulations, and Good Clinical Practices.
7.
Problem solving to monitor and report on breeches in protocol, in addition to other problems associated with the administrative function of the project.
8.
Maintain meeting minutes and correspondence and write articulate summaries.
9.
File updated Institutional Review Board materials.
10.
Develop and maintain databases. Maintain study files in accordance with study protocols.
11.
Proficient in the use of computers, including Excel, word processing, email communications, file organization, and document tracking.
12.
Ability to compose error-free correspondence and project-related manuscripts, abstracts, newsletters, and visual aides for the intended audience, including highly educated clinicians and researchers.
13.
Utilize Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook to manage data and information.
14.
Communicate effectively with patients with a variety of functioning levels.
15.
Serve as liaison and answer questions on the study protocol. Organize and track study progress and recruitment.
16.
Communicate with research subjects, families, clinical staff, research team members and advisory committees.
17.
Understand the basics of research design, development and implementation.
18.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and policies/procedures for the ethical conduct of human studies research.
19.
Implement procedures for identifying research subjects and interviewing patients, family members, and clinical staff.
Veteran's Preference Documentation Reminder - 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).
Transcript Reminder - Due to the positive education requirement, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) with your application.
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 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.