- Position Title
- Health Scientist Administrator
- Agency
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
- Announcement Number
- HHS-AHRQ-DE-25-12585424 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, November 1, 2024 to Thursday, November 21, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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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/).
3.
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:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
4.
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.
5.
Are you a federal retiree receiving an annuity?
Preferences
1.
Are you an HHS employee in a Bargaining Unit (such as the National Treasury Employees Union)
2.
Division of Practice Improvement (DPI): Promotes innovative and evidence-based healthcare that advances the science of dissemination and implementation and creates materials to teach healthcare professionals and systems to improve care for their patients.
3.
Division of Digital Healthcare Research (DDHR): Develops and disseminates evidence to inform policy and practice on how health information technology can improve the quality of healthcare.
4.
Division of Patient Safety Organizations (DPSO): Conducts activities to improve the safety and quality of patient care. PSOs (Patient Safety Organizations) create a legally secure environment (conferring privilege and confidentiality) where clinicians and health care organizations can voluntarily report, aggregate, and analyze data, with the goal of reducing the risks and hazards associated with patient care.
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Division of General Patient Safety (DGPS): Conducts and supports research on safety, quality, and value in healthcare, responding to the needs of patients, families, and the broader healthcare community.
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.
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From the descriptions below, select the one response which best describes your experience that meets the Basic Qualification Requirements for a Health Scientist Administrator, GS-0601.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience for a Health Scientist Administrator, GS-0601, GS-13.
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.
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Overseeing and/or monitoring all programmatic responsibilities for assigned grants.
4.
Solving problems that may arise in research grants.
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Providing technical assistance and/or guidance on methodological issues to applicants and/or grantees.
6.
Implementing policies regarding grant review and/or administration.
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Overseeing and/or monitoring all programmatic responsibilities for assigned contracts.
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Reviewing research reports and/or materials on healthcare delivery.
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Directing contractors on evaluation activities, technical assistance, and/or quality assurance.
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Communicating with stakeholders and/or partners to assess the impact of research projects.
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Preparing briefing and/or status reports on the development of research initiatives and/or products.
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Representing the organization at meetings with stakeholders, contractors, and/or other organizations.
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Developing research strategies and/or implementing research projects to address priorities.
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Disseminating findings of the organization's work from research grants or contracts to multiple national stakeholders.
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Participating on multi-disciplinary teams in support of the organization's dissemination and/or implementation efforts for improvement of healthcare delivery.