This position is located within the Research and Development Service of the VA Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina responsible for supervising a research staff, as well as, managing clinical tests, collecting data, and recruiting/managing subjects for clinical trials while providing high-level technical support of projects in a comprehensive research setting.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Supervisory Duties: Oversees the daily operations of the unit, ensuring that agency policies and priorities are being followed; Develops performance standards and evaluates work performance of subordinates; Monitors work efforts and assignments; Provides advice, counseling and instruction to employees on both technical and administrative matters; Identifies and provides training to staff as needed; Hears and resolves minor complaints from employees; Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands; Recommends appointments, promotions, and reassignments; Manages Clinical Tests and Collects Data: Collects and analyzes data, educates, and interacts with study participants and leadership; Provides detailed and summary information and recommendations for further actions based on the data analysis; Manages implementation, control and reporting on clinical tests; Implements data collection and monitors protocols for difficult clinical research studies; Ensures that all tracking data is organized and is monitored during the progress of the study; Identifies test results and trends requiring further analysis; Maintains all study and regulatory records; Prepares project and statistical reports for review process; Recruits and Manages Candidates for Clinical Trials Oversees, screens, and evaluates recruitment of candidates for clinical research studies via telephone and/or in person; Uses objective rating techniques to identify potential candidates for participation in study where project design is complex; Performs informed consent process throughout the study and continuously educates participants on study processes and procedures; Performs day-to-day activities related to conducting, overseeing participant interviews and follow-up; Research Project Support: Manages the routine, day-to-day activities, and administration of the project; Ensures all required documentation, paperwork and forms for initial and continuing human subject's review are submitted by established timeframes; Analyzes processes and documentation to ensure compliance with all technical, regulatory requirements, and information safety regulations; Conducts quality assurance evaluations for project data and clinical research instruments, as applicable; Establishes and monitors remediation plans to correct deficiencies; Drafts detailed and summary reports for presentation at meetings and conferences and for publication in peer reviewed journals; Compiles and produces educational and training materials to include determining content needed for training binders and tools; Performs other directly related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

All applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement: Basic Education Requirement: Possess a bachelor's (or higher) from an accredited college or university in a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of this position. NOTE: You must submit copies of transcripts at the time of application. Education will not be credited without documentation. Please ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was conferred. Display copies of degrees or course listings do not provide the information needed. ~AND~ In addition to the basic education requirement, you must meet one of the minimum qualification requirements as follows: Specialized Experience: You must possess at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience includes supervising or leading others in performing assignments related to the technical, administrative, and clinical research activities of an organization; general administration, planning and oversight of all matters relating to clinical research that involves human subjects; coordinating and managing activities for healthcare related research to include maintaining records, answering inquiries and complaints and providing guidance to staff, managers and/or visitors; advising clinical research coordinators and staff in the interpretation, understanding and compliance of clinical research policies and regulations. NOTE: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. ~OR~ Education: Successfully completed three (3) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field related to the work that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: You must submit copies of transcripts at the time of application. Education will not be credited without documentation. ~OR~ Combination: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate-level education (beyond the second year) and specialized experience, as described above, which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level. The education portion must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position (as described above). NOTE: You must submit copies of transcripts at the time of application. Education will not be credited without documentation. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: CommunicationsCritical ThinkingManages and Organizes InformationManaging Human ResourcesProject ManagementResearch 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 with occasional walking, standing, and handling and carrying items such as paper and books. There may be occasion needs to assist study participants with mobility to study location(s). Some travel will be required. The work is performed in a research setting requiring no special considerations beyond accepted standards of safety. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. There may be occasional exposure to moderate risks or during program/project and country visits. 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.

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 Charles George VA Medical Center 1100 Tunnel Road Asheville, NC 28805 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]