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Position Title
Health Scientist Administrator PD 21E025 - Division of Policy, Coordination, and Analysis
Agency
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Announcement Number
AHRQ-OEREP-22-DE-11591565 Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, August 9, 2022 to Monday, September 12, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. ICTAP/CTAP - I am a current or former competitive service Federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal Agency who has received an official notice stating that my position is no longer needed, or that I will be separated by Reduction in Force (RIF) in the same local commuting area of the vacancy.

NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you must: submit copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a copy of your Reduction in Force (RIF) Notice or other equivalent agency notification documenting your eligibility, a copy of your current (or last) performance rating of record, and a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, or equivalent showing: the position, grade level and duty location of the position from which you were (or will be) separated, your full performance level or career ladder.

For more information on ICTAP/CTAP, please visit The Employee's Guide to Career Transition Page
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3. Political Appointee - In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, I have been or am 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.

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).
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4. Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) - I am an individual who is eligible for VOW based on being an active duty service member who expects to be honorably discharged within 120 days of the date of my certification documentation. A "certification" is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.

NOTE: If you select "yes" to this statement, you must submit certification in lieu of a DD-214.  The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military dates of service including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.

Please visit the VetGuide Page for more information on VOW.
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5. Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments (VSIP) - I have received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments (VSIP) from the Federal Government within the last 5 years.

NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit a copy of your SF-50 that reflects the effective date of your buyout.
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6. PHS Commissioned Corps - I am currently an officer enlisted in the PHS Commissioned Corps. If selected, I understand that I will be appointed to a PHS Commissioned Corps billet with AHRQ.

NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit a copy of your current PHS Commissioned Corp personnel orders.

For more information on the PHS Commissioned Corps, please visit the U.S. Public Health Service Commission Corps Website.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this GS-14 position at our agency. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
1. Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the Basic Education Requirement for this GS-14 position, as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
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2. Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifying specialized experience requirements for this GS-14 position as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
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For each of the following task statements, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
3. Analyze trends and new scientific fields to identify new areas of research.
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4. Evaluate the results of scientific research studies, literature, etc. to determine possible areas of interest for health science research grants.
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5. Review professional, medical and other health services scientific literature to determine areas of research for Notification of Funding Opportunities.
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6. Monitor health services research advances and trends to determine areas of research for Notification of Funding Opportunities.
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7. Conduct oversight of reviews to monitor a range of variables in the review process such as accuracy, scientific merit, adherence to agency policies, etc.
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8. Provide technical and administrative advice and assistance to internal and external stakeholders on the process, regulations and policies throughout the full grants independent review cycle.
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9. Set up independent peer review panels to review health services or health related research proposals or reports, including the criteria and standards for the panel to follow.
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10. Review application or award documents to ensure compliance with grants administration and financial policies and procedures.
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11. Review grants applications to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance according to organization guidelines.
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12. Oversee the preparation of Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for grants.
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13. Prepare a wide variety of health services research or health research Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
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14. Develop reports summarizing federally funded health services research activities and results.
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15. Prepare a broad range of recurring and special documents and position papers which contain scientific information and other program data.
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16. Write analytical reports on projects designed to assess extramural or intramural health research programs.
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17. Prepare major components of position papers or reviews on policy or critical scientific issues related to biomedical, behavioral health, or clinical health-related research.
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Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position. (limit characters)
18. 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 the application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fired or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001) 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). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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