- Position Title
- Supervisory Health Scientist Administrator (Investigations)
- Agency
- Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
- Announcement Number
- HHS-OASH-IMP-24-12385219 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 20, 2024 to Thursday, May 30, 2024
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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/).
• 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/).
2.
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 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.
3.
I am a current Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Assistant Secretary for Health Organization (OASH) employee who is serving under a competitive career or career-conditional appointment int he competitive service.
4.
I am a current Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Health Organization (OASH) employee who meets one of the following requirements for a non-competitive appointment:
1. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Health Organization (OASH) employee who currently holds, or has held a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced;
2. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Health Organization (OASH) employee who is eligible under the 30% or more compensable disabled veterans eligibility
3. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Health Organization (OASH) employee who is eligible under the Persons with Disabilities (Schedule A) eligibility?
1. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Health Organization (OASH) employee who currently holds, or has held a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced;
2. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Health Organization (OASH) employee who is eligible under the 30% or more compensable disabled veterans eligibility
3. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Health Organization (OASH) employee who is eligible under the Persons with Disabilities (Schedule A) eligibility?
5.
I am a current Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) employee who is serving under a competitive career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service?
**Please note that you must submit documentation to support your eligibility.**
**Please note that you must submit documentation to support your eligibility.**
6.
I am a current HHS Employee who meets one of the following requirements for a non-competitive appointment:
- Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) employee who currently holds, or has held a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced?
- Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) employee who is eligible under the 30% or more compensable disabled veterans eligibility;
- Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) employee who is eligible under the Persons with Disabilities (Schedule A) eligibility;
- Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) employee who is eligible for a Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA) (for positions up to the GS-11 Federal level)
Preferences
1.
Are you a federal retiree receiving an annuity?
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for a Supervisory Health Scientist Administrator (Investigations), GS-0601-14.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for a Supervisory Health Scientist Administrator (Investigations), GS-0601-14.
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that most accurately describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answers to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Supervise, provide leadership and direction, and manage the day-to day operations to a subordinate staff.
4.
Plan, assign, and review the work of professional employees including federal staff and contractors.
5.
Complete staff performance evaluations and develop work plans and employee evaluation goals to ensure efficient and effective workflow.
6.
Advise and train staff on operational processes and overall case handling.
7.
Advise leadership on personnel and programmatic matters and contributes to the development of the office's long-term goals and objectives
8.
Provides guidance, assistance, or training to institutional officials and extramural or intramural Research Integrity Officers (RIOs) in maintaining compliance to Public Health Service (PHS) policies in the handling of research misconduct proceedings including forensic and scientific analyses.
9.
Represent the organization at conferences, workshops, and other public events.
10.
Provide briefings to senior staff, leadership, and others.
11.
Serve as a liaison and contact point for institutional officials, such as RIOs, Vice Presidents for Research, Provosts or University Presidents.
12.
Collaborate with federal and external stakeholders to evaluate and provide expert guidance on research misconduct processes and policies.
13.
Collaborate with senior managers, leadership, and Office of General Counsel (OGC) attorneys to resolve cases and ensure that proposed findings of research misconduct are legally sustainable.
14.
Manage the development and evaluation of research misconduct oversight and investigative activities to ensure effective oversight.
15.
Plan, direct, and conduct assessments of alleged research misconduct and oversight of institutional proceedings including review of institutional reports.
16.
Handle and/or monitor research misconduct cases that are complex, require voluntary settlements or charge letters, involve coordination with OGC, or potentially set precedents requiring new internal policy for case handling.
17.
Develop and maintain procedures and processes for obtaining, evaluating, and documenting case files and evidence.