The position will serve as the Co-Director of Research Methodology Core (RMC) in VA Research and Development (R&D) Service at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital (JAHVH)in Tampa, FL overseeing research methodologists in the quantitative, qualitative, and informatics division. The position will be responsible for providing oversight to RMC personnel in support of all research methodology activities at JAHVH at all stages of development.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties include, but are not limited to the following. Strategic and Long-Term Planning 25% The Co-Director of Research Methodology Core will work with all JAHVH principal investigators and research stakeholders to develop methodology plans for grants submissions including stakeholder engagement activities, executive staffing for funded submissions, evaluate research progress relative to staffing levels, monitor funding levels for staffing, and transition RMC personnel following completion of specific research projects and other related translational and operational activities. Supervisory Responsibilities 50% The Co-Director of Research Methodology Core will work with the JAHVH R&D staff to develop, coordinate, disseminate (which includes education of non-R&D administrators, providers and veterans and their families), implement, monitor, and evaluate the research methodology activities (including quantitative, qualitative, and other informatics personnel). The position will effectively work as a resource person for all questions concerning research support for all JAHVH research which involves methodologists including biostatisticians, anthropologists, and informaticists. Research 25% Protected research time is provided to the incumbent, and s/he is expected to serve in a collaborative manner as a methodologist as a PI or Co-I in independent, funded collaborative programs of research that is consistent with the mission of VA. The incumbent will be capable of performing research projects as an independent investigator or senior methodologist in qualitative data collection, analyses, and dissemination. Review of performance is only in terms of the quality, quantity and relevance of published research work, funding, and VA service. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify you MUST meet the below requirements. Basic Requirement 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 (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. NOTE: You must submit copies of transcripts with your application. Education will not be credited without documentation. AND GS-13 EXPERIENCE: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service that includes providing oversight to research personnel in support of all research methodology activities at all stages of development; working with R&D staff to develop, coordinate, implement, monitor, and evaluate the research methodology activities (including quantitative, qualitative, and other informatics personnel). You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Analysis and Problem SolvingCommunicationsManages Human ResourcesResearchTeaches Others 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 sedentary with no strenuous physical demands, light filing and walking to and from offices. The candidate must be able to work in an office environment and hospital setting as the position requires and service mission evolves. 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 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 James A Haley Veterans Hospital 13000 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard Tampa, FL 33612 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]