Program Specialist
The Program Specialist/Research Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of MVP (Million Veteran Program). The MVP is a partnership with veterans which aims to create resources within the VA that allows researchers to conduct genetic research studies. The goal of the MVP is to recruit one million veterans from VA Medical Centers across the nation. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Enrolling participants, collecting data, and serving as a critical conduit to the program coordinating center. Managing clinical and administrative support services for MVP. Directly supervising Research Assistants. Ensuring proper collection and shipment of blood specimens. Reviewing data completeness. Understanding and explaining genetic research and the role of genes in health to participants in layman's terms. Understanding and complying with federal and VA policy. Collaborating as part of a team. Communicating ideas in both written and verbal correspondence. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:
00 a.m. 4:
30 p.m. Compressed/Flexible:
No Telework:
Yes-One day per week Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Program Specialist/PD083060 Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/16/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS 9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS 7. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-7 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
working in a team environment in a government or academic healthcare organization; managing research projects; following protocols; enrolling and interviewing patients; compiling data and creating reports; independently drafting correspondence; and working with tight deadlines. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify on education for the GS-09 grade level you must have a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. if related to the occupation OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond the requirement for the next lower grade. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Clinical Data Collection/DocumentationCustomer ServicePlanning and EvaluatingProject ManagementResearch Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying light items. No physical demands are required to perform the work. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Enrolling participants, collecting data, and serving as a critical conduit to the program coordinating center. Managing clinical and administrative support services for MVP. Directly supervising Research Assistants. Ensuring proper collection and shipment of blood specimens. Reviewing data completeness. Understanding and explaining genetic research and the role of genes in health to participants in layman's terms. Understanding and complying with federal and VA policy. Collaborating as part of a team. Communicating ideas in both written and verbal correspondence. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:
00 a.m. 4:
30 p.m. Compressed/Flexible:
No Telework:
Yes-One day per week Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Program Specialist/PD083060 Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/16/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS 9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS 7. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-7 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
working in a team environment in a government or academic healthcare organization; managing research projects; following protocols; enrolling and interviewing patients; compiling data and creating reports; independently drafting correspondence; and working with tight deadlines. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify on education for the GS-09 grade level you must have a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. if related to the occupation OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond the requirement for the next lower grade. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Clinical Data Collection/DocumentationCustomer ServicePlanning and EvaluatingProject ManagementResearch Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying light items. No physical demands are required to perform the work. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program - Salary Range:
$52,905 to $68,777 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
|
|
 | |
