The position is in Medical Research Service, Birmingham VA Health Care System (BVAHCS) which is affiliated with the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The Research Service also currently oversees participation of veteran patients in over 113 clinical studies conducted in collaboration with nonprofit VISTAR and affiliate University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (UAB).

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major Duties: Evaluates all health-related programs and management policies pertaining to the agency. Participates in long-term strategic planning and exercises delegated decision-making authority for resource management of the agency's Research & Development (R&D) programs and policies, including developing Research Service objectives (goals), priorities, and timelines for the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS/R&D). Responsible for evaluating the impact of current research standards on programs. The Deputy ACOS/R&D monitors the effectiveness of the interactive systems and procedures necessary to advance the BVAHCS research program scientifically in accordance with all principles, rules and regulations affecting research within the VA. Likewise, the Deputy ACOS/R&D monitors the effectiveness of the interactive systems and procedures necessary to advance the research program in accordance with Department of Health and Human Services (NIH, FDA), Department of Defense (DoD CDMRP, DHA), and other Federal research rules and regulations. The Deputy ACOS/R&D also evaluates research productivity and the contributions of programs to the goals of the BVAHCS and the agency. In this capacity, the Deputy ACOS/R&D exercises oversight of programs, principal investigators and their staff. This includes writing or reviewing quantitative research studies on medical issues and analysis of individual projects, principal investigators, and programs. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for principal investigators and their staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes principal investigators and their staff performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques and provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Monitors compliance with basic and clinical research program requirements and conducts program assessments and prepares reports necessary to the research program continuity. Identifies problems and negotiates corrective action concerning programmatic issues, basic administrative, and financial management of the site. Performs all duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

Individual Occupational Requirements (Basic Education Requirement) 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 must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home at the time the degree was obtained. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) AND In addition to meeting the Basic Education Requirement above. You must also possess specialized experiences to qualify for this position. For GS-14: Possess at least one (1) full year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level of (GS-13) in Federal service. Specialized experience is participating in long-term strategic planning and exercising delegated decision-making authority for resource management of an agency's Research & Development programs and policies, developing research service objectives, priorities, and timelines; evaluating the impact of current research standards on programs; writing or reviewing quantitative research studies on medical issues and analysis of individual projects, principal investigators, and programs. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Administration and ManagementComplianceInformation Technology Research and DevelopmentStrategic Thinking IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary but will require visiting the work locations of all programs. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

There is no educational substitution at this GS-14 grade level.

NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Birmingham VA Medical Center 700 South 19th Street Birmingham, AL 35233 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]