Health Specialist in Montgomery County, Maryland

Summary As a Health Specialist GS-11/12/13, you will take on a challenging and rewarding role with a direct opportunity to advance the NIH mission by coordinating and evaluating programs and initiatives within the NIH community. Responsibilities Responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing activities for assigned research programs and the management and evaluation of grant applications. Review data and progress reports, and implements corrective actions needed to achieve adequate research progress. Participate in the development of Program Announcements, Requests for Applications, and Requests for Proposals in areas of research. Plan and execute analytic research projects and researches the quality of methodologies and measures pertinent to the assessment and summarization of the health status of Americans. Monitor the status of project applications and awards from peer review through post-award administration and produces documents and responses to requests for information required. Coordinate with investigators, organizations and other government agencies engaged in assigned research activities and related fields and provides assistance to prospective grantees on various grant mechanisms and grant review processes. Identify inadequacies and inconsistencies in data and inform higher-level specialists data issues. Provide technical assistance to lower graded professionals on the use of complex statistical and epidemiologic techniques. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for a Health Specialist, GS-0601 position level you must have successfully completed 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 from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained). In addition to the basic education requirements above, in order to qualify for a Health Specialist, 0601 at the GS-11 level, you must have: A. completed 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or, have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field; OR B. at least 1 year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Planning and conducting health-related projects; Assisting in the preparation of comprehensive reports of project results; Carrying out assigned portions of quality control programs using selected statistical methods for use in quality control analysis; and Coordinating the compilation and preparation of periodic reports; OR C. a combination of graduate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the basic education requirements above, in order to qualify for a Health Specialist, 0601, at the GS-12 level, you must have at least one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Conducting epidemiology-related health research; Managing and evaluating grant applications; Preparing comprehensive reports of study results; and Preparing funding plans and evaluating progress reports for funded projects. In addition to the basic education requirements above, in order to qualify for a Health Specialist, 0601, at the GS-13 level, you must have at least one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Planning, coordinating and implementing activities for epidemiology-related research programs; Conducting initial scientific and administrative review of program project grant and training grant applications; Assisting staff with grant related administrative activities including preparing funding plans and evaluating progress reports for funded projects; and Carrying out segments of complex studies covering a wide range of health topics. 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/12543546 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. Additional Information This position is designated as a Tier II “non-emergency/teleworker” position and the selected candidate will be considered a Tier II “non-emergency/teleworker” employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave. 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). A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. 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. The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process. Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.