Pharmacologist COLLEGE PARK, MD

Job Title:Pharmacologist, GS-0405-15

Department:Department Of Health And Human Services

Agency:Food and Drug Administration

Job Announcement Number:FDA-CFSAN-14-DE-1107101KC

$124,995.00 to $157,100.00 / Per YearThursday, May 01, 2014 to Wednesday, May 14, 20141 vacancy in the following location:
College Park, MD

Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. It is the principal agency for protecting the health of citizens. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer, and better for all Americans.

As a Pharmacologist  in the Division of Dietary Supplement Programs you will develop position papers, regulatory guidelines and advisory opinions on issues related to dietary supplements. Manage the review of new dietary ingredient notifications. Evaluate the necessary documents for action on petitions submitted to The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that are related to dietary supplements. 

This vacancy is also being announced concurrently with vacancy announcement FDA-CFSAN-14-MP-1106984KC merit promotion examining procedures.  Please review that announcement to see if you are eligible for consideration under delegated examining procedures.  NOTE:  Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.

This position is subject to peer review before final selection.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

.

U.S CitizenshipSuitability for Federal employment determined by background investigationMay be required to serve a one-year probationary periodServe as the foremost agency expert for the clinical evaluation of the nationally recognized dietary supplement program. Responsible for the implementation of the laws and regulations applicable to dietary supplements.Develop theories, concepts, principles, standards and methods for evaluating the safety of dietary supplements. Oversee the communications to the public on Agency policies, guidance and information pertaining to dietary supplements.Applicant must possess the Basic Education AND Specialized Experience Requirements to be qualified for this position. 

You must meet the following Basic Qualification Requirement:

Possess a bachelor's degree or higher in an appropriate biological, medical, veterinary, or physical science, or in pharmacy that included at least 30 semester hours in chemistry and physiology and 12 semester hours in pharmacology. (Courses in chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, general physiology, and animal, human, microbial, or cellular physiology may be used to meet the 30-semester hour requirement in chemistry and physiology. Courses in pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapy, molecular pharmacology, and other similar subjects may be used to meet the 12-semester hour requirement in pharmacology. Courses dealing intensively with pharmacologically-oriented subjects may also be used to meet this requirement.)  AND

You must also meet the following Additional Qualification requirement to be considered for this position:

Additional Qualification Requirement, GS-15: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, directing the clinical trials and evaluations of dietary supplement testing; identifying safety concerns with ingredients and contaminants contained in dietary supplements; developing chemical, toxicological and microbiological identification methods for the active ingredients used in dietary supplements; preparing scientific reports, manuscripts, papers or other related documents on the safety and regulatory status of dietary supplements.

If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.   Degree requirements must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this job announcement and your transcript(s) submitted must reflect this.

This position requires specific coursework and/or a degree to meet the basic education requirement. You must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.Your transcript(s) must clearly demonstrate the course(s) listed in the qualification requirement section. If the transcript(s) does not clearly demonstrate this you must submit a copy of the course description and/or other documentation demonstrating that the courses are equivalent. Degree requirements must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this job announcement and your transcript(s) submitted must reflect this.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. For further information,click on

foreign education

All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Failure to provide any of the above will result in an ineligible rating.

Conditions of Employment:

1. Security and Background Requirements: If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.

2. E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant. 3. Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. 4. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 5. Financial Disclosure statement may be required. 6. One-year probationary period may be required. 7. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses paid: No 8. Bargaining Unit Position: No 9. Drug Screening Required: No 10. Recruitment incentives may be authorized: No 11. Student loan repayment incentive authorized: Maybe 12. Annual leave for non-federal service authorized: Maybe

Once the job opportunity announcement closes, a review of your résumé and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.

If, after reviewing your résumé and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your skills and abilities Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Qualified candidates will be assigned to the following quality categories:

Best Qualified - Applicants who have experience that is almost identical to those required by the position.

Well Qualified - Applicants who have experience that is very similar to those required by the position.

Qualified - Applicants who meet minimum qualification requirements, but do not identify any additional qualifying experience or skill.

The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the required competencies listed below for this position.

Technical CompetencePlanning and EvaluatingWritingOral Communication

Application of Veterans' Preference: Under Category Rating procedures, veteran preference eligibles will receive selection consideration before non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions

Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy 4) or an official statement (including Character of Service) from your command if currently on active duty. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the DD-214, you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) and the required supporting documents listed on that form. For more information on veterans' preference, go to www.fedshirevets.gov. 

Career Transition Program: This program applies to Federal workers whose positions have been deemed 'surplus' or no longer needed, or an employee has been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must be rated 'well-qualified.  Well-qualified means eligible applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements of the position. For information on how to apply and hat documents to submit as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp

Selective Service:  The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12/31/59 who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment to this position.  For further information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit http://www.sss.gov/.

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 to receive consideration.

* To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

* Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.

* It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account @ http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/redirect.html?url=104116116112115058047047109121046117115097106111098115046103111118047065099099111117110116047076111103105110 and click the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.  Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account @ http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/redirect.html?url=104116116112115058047047109121046117115097106111098115046103111118047065099099111117110116047076111103105110  and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement.  You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

To complete a hard copy assessment questionnaire and submit it via fax: Do not complete the steps below if you have already applied online to the questionnaire for this position.

1) Print the instructions and questionnaire by clicking View Occupational Questionnaire.

2) Print the 1203FX form to record your responses to the questionnaire.

3) Fax the completed 1203FX (all 6 pages but do not include a Cover Page for this document) to: 

1-478-757-3144

You will be notified of your status when the list of candidates has been referred to the hiring manager for employment consideration.

View the original article here

This post was made using the Auto Blogging Software from WebMagnates.org This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.