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Position Title: Interdisciplinary Scientist
Agency: Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Announcement Number: HHS-ASPR-DH-23-11889194 Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, April 10, 2023 to Friday, April 21, 2023

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Eligibilities

1. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the Department of Health and Human Services? If yes, confirm:
• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• Your grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy AND
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center page (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/).

A. Yes

B. No

2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:

you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
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.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)

A. Yes

B. No

Assessment 1

The following questions are designed to measure your education and experience in relation to the minimum qualifications for this position. You must supply transcripts or other supporting documentation that demonstrates how you meet the educational and experience requirements for the position. Failure to do so will result in your disqualification

1. Select one statement from the choices below to show how you meet the Basic Requirement for the Biologist, GS-0401 series option. (You must submit your transcripts to verify your education).

A. I possess a bachelor's or higher degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Note: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) to document meeting this requirement.

B. I have a combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in response A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Note: You must submit documentation, including transcripts to support your claim or you will be found ineligible.

C. I do not meet the complete requirements of either option A or B above and do not qualify for the Biologist, GS-0401 series.

This question will be used to determine your minimum qualifications for this position at the GS-13 grade level.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

2. Do you possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service performing 4 of the 5 duties listed below?
Developing research and development strategies for medical countermeasures as evidenced by industrial and/or academic research; monitoring contractor work and/or performance; reviewing acquisition materials such as statements of work, cost estimates, or other documentation; communicating with internal and external stakeholders via written or oral communication; monitoring program and/or project performance?

A. Yes

B. No

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