Description du poste
This Health Science Specialist position is located in the Epidemiology Program, Department of Veterans Affairs, in Washington, DC. Position activities include conducting epidemiologic research and health surveillance addressing Veterans, primarily those who have served in combat deployments or who use VA medical facilities, and creating and maintaining unique databases to support research on Veterans' health issues and promoting their use in collaboration with other interested researchers.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-13. At the GS-11 and GS-12 grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-13. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds. Duties include but may not be limited to the following: Designs, plans, implements, and evaluates scientific studies, surveys, investigations, and public health research projects. Identifies and analyzes public health issues and assesses their impact on healthcare programs, policies, and scientific research. Develops and applies epidemiologic and scientific research methods to address complex health-related issues affecting Veterans. Monitors and evaluates program and project outcomes to determine effectiveness and recommend improvements. Analyzes and interprets scientific and public health research data to identify trends, evaluate outcomes, and support research findings. Provides scientific and technical consultation and guidance to government agencies, academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and other stakeholders. Develops, coordinates, and promotes the dissemination of scientific, educational, and health-related information. Administers research review, screening, advisory, and approval processes for health sciences research programs. Develops research standards, methodologies, policies, procedures, and criteria for scientific and technical activities. Reviews research proposals, budgets, resource requirements, and project plans to ensure compliance with program requirements. Coordinates and manages research-related contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and associated administrative activities. Prepares scientific reports, presentations, and recommendations to support scientific decision-making and program management. Collaborates with Federal agencies, research organizations, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to advance Veteran health research initiatives. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Compressed/Flexible Schedule Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE GS-11 LEVEL YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING: BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: 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 from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~AND~ In addition to meeting the Basic Education Requirement above, you must also meet one of the following requirements below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess at le