This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of Research Integrity, located in Rockville, Maryland.

Duties

Applies health science and research knowledge and experience obtained by conducting research, teaching, and/or working, in a manner compliant with 42 C.F.R. Part 93, in the PHS-funded research environment. Assists with the development and implementation of education and outreach activities that aid stakeholders in their efforts to promote research integrity, prevent research misconduct, and/or respond to allegations of research misconduct. Coordinates and/or accomplishes major projects executed in the ORI program. This may include but is not limited to the efficient and effective development, design, investigation, conduct, study, and/or closeout of such projects. Assists with and/or conducts ORI activities related to 42 C.F.R. Part 93.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Registered or exempt from Selective Service (www.sss.gov)
• 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.
• One year probationary period may be required
• 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.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• Financial disclosure statement is required.
• Bargaining Unit Position: Yes
• Drug Screening Required: No
• Research position: No

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic and Minimum Qualification requirements, or Basic and Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Basic Requirement: You must possess a 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 was from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. (Must provide transcripts) AND Minimum Qualification Requirement: GS-11: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-09 level in the Federal service that includes two (2) of the three (3) following duties: - Applying health science and research knowledge to support and/or assist with processes and/or activities related to research integrity; - Reviewing, evaluating, and/or developing educational, training, outreach, or professional development materials and resources related to the responsible conduct of research, research integrity, and/or research misconduct; - Conducting research, compiling data, and performing trend analyses to identify emerging issues and problems, and to recommend preferred courses of action. OR completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree at an accredited college or university in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work for this position. (Must submit transcripts) OR a combination of specialized experience and graduate level beyond the Master's level that when combined, equals at least 100% of the total requirement. (Must submit transcripts) Specialized Experience: GS-12: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service that includes three (3) of the four (4) following duties: - Applying health science and research knowledge to support and/or assist with processes and/or activities related to research integrity; - Reviewing, evaluating, and/or developing educational, training, outreach, or professional development materials and resources related to the responsible conduct of research, research integrity, and/or research misconduct; - Conducting research, compiling data, and performing trend analyses to identify emerging issues and problems, and to recommend preferred courses of action; - Engaging with stakeholders and the research community in order to promote research integrity and related programmatic activities. GS-13: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service that includes four (4) of the five (5) following duties: - Applying health science and research knowledge to support and/or assist with processes and/or activities related to research integrity; - Reviewing, evaluating, and/or developing educational, training, outreach, or professional development materials and resources related to the responsible conduct of research, research integrity, and/or research misconduct; - Conducting research, compiling data, and performing trend analyses to identify emerging issues and problems, and to recommend preferred courses of action; - Engaging with stakeholders and the research community in order to promote research integrity and related programmatic activities; - Advising leadership on compliance with regulations and/or policies related to health science research integrity. Documenting Experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. 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. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. 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; religious; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM Qualification General Policies Website www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=app All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

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.

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.

Special Instructions for 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; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health 200 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20201 US
• Name: Mid-Atlantic Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]