- Position Title
- Health Science Specialist
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CARZ-11520458-22-FG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 3, 2022 to Thursday, June 9, 2022
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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.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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).
Accuracy of Application Reminder:
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
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 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.
Transcript Required - This position requires a college education to qualify. You must submit a copy of your transcripts (unofficial or official) with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation.
Basic Education Requirement: Select the ONE statement below that best describes your ability to meet the Basic Education Requirement for the GS-0601, Health Science Specialist job series. Please refer to the Qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for detailed information. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.
1.
For this Health Science Specialist - GS-9 and/or GS-11 position:
Minimum Qualification Requirements: Select the ONE statement below that best describes your experience and/or education to meet the specific qualification requirements for the Health Science Specialist at the GS-9 level. Please refer to the Qualifications and Duties sections of this vacancy announcement for detailed information.
2.
For this Health Science Specialist -GS-9 position:
Minimum Qualification Requirements: Select the ONE statement below that best describes your experience to meet the specific qualification requirements for the Health Science Specialist at the GS-11 level. Please refer to the Qualifications and Duties sections of this vacancy announcement for detailed information.
3.
For this Health Science Specialist - GS-11 position:
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.
4.
Monitors the performance of the study participating medical centers and notifies the Study Biostatistician, or designee, of potential problems in program implementation and/or protocol adherence.
5.
Actively participates in ongoing meetings and communications with fellow research coordinators for purposes of developing best practice techniques, communication of current study status and review of current applicable procedures and protocols.
6.
Develops, reviews, and updates Center-specific Work Instructions related to study administration and data management.
7.
Reviews and makes recommendations for modifications to applicable CSP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as necessary.
8.
Utilizes Microsoft SharePoint to upload and access documents in Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS).
9.
Assists in the development of case report forms for an assigned study including the review of content, testing using electronic systems (e.g., Teleform, PDF form software and electronic data capture (eDC) systems.
10.
Works with the study team members in maintaining the central study file that includes the documents and data stored at the Coordinating Center and in the electronic CTMS.
11.
Serves as the day-to-day primary liaison and coordinator for study communication, information sharing and dissemination between the Study Chair/ Co-Chairs office(s), clinical investigators, study site personnel and Coordinating Center staff.
12.
Responds to questions from sites as well as communicating on study conference calls and in-person at CSP national study meetings.
13.
Ensures that the study team members are informed of the status of the overall study schedule and timelines.
14.
Serves as the primary person responsible for internal quality control and monitoring of study data submitted by study participating medical centers.
15.
Develops and presents data management practices and data quality procedures to study participating medical center personnel at study kick-off, annual, and close-out meetings.
16.
Manages both routine and special data processing activities. The tasks include data collection, data cleaning, and some data management activities for the assigned studies.
17.
Prepares materials for presentations at various study meetings to train and inform study staff on procedures for conducting CSP clinical trials.
18.
Promotes, assists, and prompts sites regarding reporting and retrieval of protocol deviations with oversight from the Study Biostatistician and Quality Assurance personnel.
19.
Collaborates with the Study Biostatistician, Study Chair/ Co-Chairs, clinical investigators, consultants, and coordinating center staff in the development of case report forms.
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Communicates daily (regularly) with staff at study participating medical centers/ sites to resolve any data or general study problems.
21.
Understands, applies, and trains study team members on CSP SOPs for conducting CSP clinical trials.
22.
Coordinates and assists the study team in the preparation of materials for Endpoint Adjudication/ Attribution Committees and Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) meetings.
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.
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. Education cannot be credited without documentation.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION REMINDER - In order to receive appropriate 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).