Health Program Specialist (Neuroscience)

Department of Health and Human Services - National Institutes of Health · Multiple Locations

Company

Department of Health and Human Services - National Institutes of Health

Location

Multiple Locations

Type

Full Time

Job Description

These positions are located in the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Extramural Program Divisions. The incumbents must possess the expertise, experience and/or education, background relevant to the scientific mission of NINDS.

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Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
Position requires financial disclosure: OGE Form 450.
Position requires Education (please provide transcripts).

Qualifications

Basic Education Requirement:

In order to qualify for a Health Program Specialist (Neuroscience), GS-0601, position you must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to 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 the position. This degree must be form an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

In addition, in order to qualify for the Health Program Specialist (Neuroscience) at the GS-11 level, you must:

1. Have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in biomedical or related fields, or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a related field;

OR

2. You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal Government, performing the following types of tasks: coordinating and/or conducting research projects in neuroscience, neurology or related fields; managing or conducting translational or clinical biomedical research; reviewing and revising reports relevant to biomedical research; AND organizing information and presenting findings involving neuroscience related medical and scientific subjects to the scientific community.

OR

3. Have a combination of graduate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

To qualify at the GS-12 level:

You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal Government, performing the following types of tasks: coordinating, evaluating and/or conducting research projects in neuroscience, neurology or related fields; analyzing biomedical research to assess effectiveness of research strategies; analyzing alternatives and recommending solutions to problems affecting conduct of research studies; AND writing and editing neuroscience related biomedical research reports and scientific material for presentations.

To qualify at the GS-13 level:

You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal Government, performing the following types of tasks: planning, coordinating and assessing proposed research projects in neuroscience, neurology or related fields for their interest and appropriateness for funding; analyzing the effectiveness of scientific research strategies of proposed research projects; developing and presenting neuroscience related scientific material at conferences and workshops; AND providing advice to other researchers on the performance, planning or management of research projects.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12386999

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Additional information

This position is designated as a "Tier II non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
Some positions in this announcement are eligible for remote work. Please select the "NIH - US Locations" location when applying if you wish to be considered for remote work. All other location(s) are not eligible for remote work. Remote is a position designation where little to no onsite presence is required (e.g., once or twice annually). You may work anywhere in the U.S., including any of the territories. Worksites outside of the U.S. are prohibited. Your pay is determined by the geographically defined pay locality applicable to your approved worksite (e.g., home residence). Reporting to an NIH location may also be required during the onboarding process. Visit NIH's Remote Work page for more information and requirements.
At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: telework (work from home on a regular basis or ad hoc basis but reports to the office at least once a week/two days a pay period), compressed schedules, flexible schedules.
A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/topics/fd.html.
PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration
We may make additional selections for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s). Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions.
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