- Position Title
- Supervisory Health Science Policy Analyst
- Agency
- National Institutes of Health
- Announcement Number
- NIH-NINDS-MP-23-11706590 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, January 26, 2023 to Monday, January 30, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Have you been laid off or received a letter stating that you will be laid off from the Department of Health and Human Services? If so, you may be entitled to selection priority under the under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP).
You must submit the following documents with your application:
Visit our CTAP page for more information on eligibility and required documentation.
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible for 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 CTAP eligibility
Visit our CTAP page for more information on eligibility and required documentation.
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible for CTAP? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
2.
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.
3.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
4.
Do you currently work at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)? If so, you may be eligible to apply to this vacancy announcement.
To be eligible, you must:
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a current permanent HHS employee on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service. If you are unsure of your eligibility, access eOPF and open your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50): Block 24 -Tenure must be "1 - Permanent" or "2 - Conditional" AND Block 34 - Position Occupied must be "1 -Competitive Service." If you are still unsure of your eligibility, contact the individual listed in the vacancy announcement for assistance.
- Submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) with your application package, before the announcement closes. You can obtain a copy from eOPF.
- Select "Yes" to this eligibility question.
5.
Do you currently work at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)? If so, you may be eligible to apply to this vacancy announcement.
To be eligible, you must:
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a current permanent NIH employee on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service. If you are unsure of your eligibility, access eOPF and open your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50): Block 24 -Tenure must be "1 - Permanent" or "2 - Conditional" AND Block 34 - Position Occupied must be "1 -Competitive Service." If you are still unsure of your eligibility, contact the individual listed in the vacancy announcement for assistance.
- Submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) with your application package, before the announcement closes. You can obtain a copy from eOPF.
- Select "Yes" to this eligibility question.
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.
2.
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
Thank you for your interest in the Supervisory Health Science Policy Analyst, GS-0601-14, 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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree, or graduate/higher level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of this position? (This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained).
2.
Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the additional qualification requirement for the Supervisory Health Science Policy Analyst, GS-0601-14 position as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Analyze scientific research program data for neuroscience research programs.
4.
Apply policy analysis methods to evaluate neuroscience research data and priorities.
5.
Develop organizational or research policies in response to changes in levels of funding or legislative/program changes.
6.
Analyze the potential impact of changes to scientific policies on the neuroscience research community.
7.
Develop and interpret policies related to neuroscience research programs.
8.
Analyze the impact and effectiveness of health-related science policy in meeting organizational goals and objectives.
9.
Develop research policies or procedures.
10.
Negotiate initiatives that address neuroscience health research concerns affecting other organizations.
11.
Collaborate with other staff to coordinate science policy development and implementation plans.
12.
Conduct analyses of scientific policy issues to guide research agendas.
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Monitor advances and trends in science to identify opportunities for improvements in research agendas.
14.
Translate research priorities into implementation plans and strategies.
15.
Report on the progress of neuroscience research initiatives against established goals and objectives.
16.
Write scientific summaries on program activities and findings.
17.
Brief high-level officials on strategic plans and policy issues in preparation for discussions related to neuroscience research.
18.
Respond to neuroscience research inquiries from high level officials across organizations.
19.
Make presentations on neuroscience research programs to senior leadership to aid in data-driven decision making and policy development.
20.
Develop position papers and other written documents to communicate information on research program data, fiscal data, and policy options.
21.
Coach other staff in selecting and applying appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques.
22.
Provide or arrange technical or team training for other staff members.
23.
Coordinate activities and integrate the work of the team.
24.
Decide on personnel matters (e.g., recruitment, selection, promotion, removal) for a business unit, office, or laboratory.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
25.
Do you have experience serving as a supervisor?
26.
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.
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.