The primary purpose of this position is to provide guidance on Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) regulations, policies and procedures to the PI and their support staff, and review documents submitted to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for accuracy, consistency and completeness.

Duties

Major duties include: Conducts pre-review of initial and continuing review applications, assessing submitted documents for accuracy, consistency and completeness. Contacts other Research Service staff regarding questions or potential problems with submitted paperwork and ensures that follow-up with IRB chairs and members occurs in a timely manner. Reviews scope of work forms, ensures all information is accurate and consistent with protocol paperwork, routes the forms for signature by Associate Chief of Staff for Research and Development (ACOS-R&D), or appropriate individual if the ACOS-R&D is a researcher, enters information into the appropriate Research Office database and files the forms. Develops and maintains an up-to-date listing of all medications utilized in active research protocols at VACCHCS and shares with appropriate individuals. Creates presentation materials by identifying which studies can be reviewed, assigns appropriate committee and/or subcommittee reviewers and coordinates schedules of committee and/or subcommittee members using email, phone and person-to-person contact to arrange meeting times. Enters data relating to committee membership, funding sources, personnel and submitted paperwork for new and initial projects into the appropriate Research Office databases. Records, reports and correspondence are held in strict confidence, and the incumbent will ensure that such records, etc., (whether electronic or hard copy) are properly secured. Provides input for training programs and organizational strategies for identifying opportunities to improve customer service and process quality. Responsible for managing and/or preparing reports and correspondence to research investigators on behalf of the R&DC and it's subcommittees. Is instrumental in providing the day-to-day oversight of the Research Lab. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position Position Description Title/PD#: Program Specialist/PD00160O Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office. Occasional travel, especially for educational purposes, is expected.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-7 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: Experience in program administration and management; assistance with da-to-day operational duties; Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with variety of individuals; Problem solve and apply decision making skills sustaining processes and procedures to ensure program effectiveness; interpreting, analyzing, and responding to requests for information from internal and external entities; collecting compiling management and reporting program at; preparing correspondence and reports; utilizing automated software (such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) There is no educational substitution for the GS-7 level. 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; religions; 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.

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.

Contacts

• Address Fresno VA Medical Center 2615 East Clinton Avenue Fresno, CA 93703 US
• Name: Dana Mitchell
• Phone: (415) 221-4810 X25781
• Email: [email protected]