Health Science Specialist DECATUR, GA

Job Title:HEALTH SCIENCE SPECIALIST

Department:Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number:VG-14-DLe-1108367

$60,587.00 to $78,764.00 / Per YearThursday, May 01, 2014 to Wednesday, May 07, 20141 vacancy in the following location:
Decatur, GA
Public Trust - Background Investigation

Vacancy ID: 1108367 

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise – “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who served our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your Country's service. If you are transitioning from the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA. The VA is committed to hiring Veterans.

The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission.

The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define “who we are,” our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence (“I CARE”).

America's Veterans need you! To find out more, go to http://www.va.gov/jobs/.

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this jobYou may be required to serve a probationary period Background investigation may be requiredSelective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Duty Location: Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, GA

The employee will serve as a Health Science Specialist (Research Compliance Auditor) for the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), of the Atlanta VA Medical Center. You will report directly to the Research Compliance Officer (RCO).

You will be responsible for using audit tools to perform a large volume of ongoing auditing of informed consent forms and at times will assist the Compliance Officer with all areas of research compliance including human, animal and bench science research. Review study records regularly and in detail. You must be very organized, able to multi-task and have detailed auditing skills. You will assist with regular research protocol audits to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Audits must be performed before set deadlines and on and ongoing basis.You will provide the Compliance Officer with regular updates and reports on the status of audits. You will perform a variety of administrative duties assigned by the RCO to maintain specialized data and verify compliance in design and conduct of approved research studies. You will possess a broad knowledge of the interrelated federal and state laws and regulations governing the areas of protection of human subjects research, protection of animal subjects in research, biosafety, and data security as well as comprehensive knowledge of VA administrative research policies, directives, and guidelines. Assess appropriateness of candidates enrolled in research projects based onseveral factors; such as eligibility according to study protocol, execution of informed consent, and compliance with research guidelines and regulations. Assist the RCO in the review and evaluations of on-going compliance in research programs and provides recommendations for program strategies or modifications. Position may require periods of walking to several areas throughout the facility in order to obtain materials in order to perform audits. At times, you will also identify, develop, and disseminate audit tools and mechanisms to assure compliance with Veterans Affairs, Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc. (AAHRPP), Office of Human Research Protection (OHRP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other federal and state regulations applicable to research.

The RCA will assist in ensuring regulatory and policy updates and disseminates to investigators and research staff in a timely manner. You must be able to function in high pressure environments and effectively address multiple competing priorities, frequently involving difficult problem resolution. Other duties will be assigned as time permits by the Research Compliance Officer in order to accomplish projects, and program assignments.

Work Schedule: 8 :00 am - 4:30 pm

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Possess a Bachelor's degree with major study in an academic field related to the health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of this position. (UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)

AND

Specialized Experience or Substitution of Education for Experience:

In addition to meeting the basic education requirement, you must have (1) one year of specialized experience which equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Specialized experience would be experience such as planning, implementation and oversight of a compliance program for Research and Development; ensuring that regulatory and policy updates from external regulatory agencies are in compliance; providing guidance and direction on the incorporation of quality assurance/quality management in the research program; and monitoring and auditing of all areas or research compliance, including human subjects research, animal research and research biosafety. This experience must be comparable to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. 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.

OR

Possess 3 full years of progressively higher level education or Ph.D or equivalent doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a related field. If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application)

OR

Possess an equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate level of education as (described above) to meet total experience. To calculate the combination of education and experience, determine the amount of experience you have as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level. Then determine the amount of education you have as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Add the two percentages; the total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify for the grade level.

AND

In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position. The English Language proficiency statement appears as a Selective Placement Factor on the Assessment Questionnaire.

AND

This position includes three Selective Placement Factors (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration.

The Selective Placement Factor for this position is:possess extensive demonstrated knowledge of the basic aspects of research compliance management. (Application materials must reflect this experience in detail to receive credit for this selective placement factor.)

The Selective Placement Factor for this position is:possess extensive demonstrated knowledge and ability to review, analyze, and develop recommendations on human subjects research. (Application materials must reflect this experience in detail to receive credit for this selective placement factor.)

The Selective Placement Factor for this position is:possess extensive demonstrated knowledge and ability to audit research protocols for compliance. (Application materials must reflect this experience in detail to receive credit for this selective placement factor.)

You will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs) as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:

1. Knowledge of clinical research involving human subjects.

2. Ability to evaluate and interpret guidelines, rules, and regulations for research.

3. Ability to effectively communicate and interact verbally and in writing.

4. Skill and ability to gather and collate information from different sources.

5. Knowledge of computer programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work is sedentary. However, there is periodic walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as medical records, instructional material, books, and manuals. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. in nature.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.  Please refer to this checklist to ensure proper accreditation and for foreign education requirements.

Veteran's Preference:  When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Additionally, veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of compensation for service-connected disability.  If the military member is within 120 days of separation and does not yet have a DD214, the member may instead submit any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.

Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, non service-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as-well-as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a completed " SF15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," (go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and required documentation with your application materials. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx.

Applicants will be ranked based on four quality groups, as follows: Best qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position;Highly qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the requirements of the job;Well qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the job; andQualified - applicants possessing experience and/or education that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors.

After the vacancy announcement closes, reviewed applications are evaluated against the questionnaire responses and placed in the appropriate quality group.  Qualified veterans will be afforded preference by being placed at the top of the appropriate quality group.  Qualifying veterans with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be placed at the top of the best qualified group.  The best qualified group is the first to be referred to the hiring facility for further consideration and possible interview.  The remaining groups may be referred based on the number of applicants available.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application (See "Required Documents" section below).  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on  Wednesday, May 07, 2014.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.  Be sure to upload the required documents before you submit your application.  Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.  Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted.  We are not responsible for incompatible software,illegible/incomplete fax transmissions, interruptions in internet service, etc. 

Note: To change or update your application, simply reapply through My USAJOBS, before the closing date.  To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. 

If you cannot apply online:

Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire.Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf .Fax the completed 1203FX form along with all supporting documents to (478)757-3144.  Your 1203FX form must be placed on top of all materials being faxed and will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.  Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:

Complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the Vacancy ID: 1108367.  You must use this fax cover sheet in order for your documents to be matched with your online application.Fax your documents to (478)757-3144.  Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.

The following documents are required:

ResumeResponses to the Occupational QuestionnaireOther documents - use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for well-qualified, displaced Federal employees), or documentation to support Veterans Preference claims.  You will not be contacted for additional information.After the vacancy announcement closes and a referral certificate is issued, an electronic notification letter - or e-mail - will be sent to applicants who provide an e-mail address.  Otherwise, you will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service within 2 to 4 weeks.

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