Employee will serve as a Health Science Specialist within the Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence (AHBPCE), located at the Veterans Healthcare Administration in VA New Jersey Health Care System, East Orange, NJ.

Duties

Position involves using tools such as R (Statistical Computing), SAS (Analytics Software), SQL (Structured Query Language), SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences), STATA (Statistical Software for Data Science), and Excel to efficiently perform the duties of this position, to include but not limited to the following: Database Development and Management: Oversees and coordinates data activities for the research investigators and leadership. Creates and uses large datasets to provide clear, unbiased written reports used for research evaluations, translational research, operational and clinical improvements, and to establish policy. Applies analytic methods to create and manage project databases that most efficiently display the findings of the analyses, including graphics. Sets and maintains data management systems, data collection, prepare data files for analysis, data cleaning, and develop criteria for the administration of health services research databases. Data Extraction and Analysis: Extracts, mines, cleans, analyzes and interprets data for management, clinicians, and research investigators to use for national health care quality improvements studies and health research investigations that examine process of care and risk adjusted health outcomes. Studies new statistical methodology, explores new technology, and participates in seminars and professional conferences. Program Support: Manages the overall data needs for existing, new and upcoming research projects; evaluates program needs, sets timetables and specifications, managing the work to completion. Participates in writing funding proposals, manuscripts for publication, and varying internal/external reports. Devises and recommends process improvements including new technology, methods and instrumentation. Develops and oversees intranet/internet websites. Maintains efficient communications with research teams and stakeholders involved in the clinical research projects. Work Schedule: 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

BASIC REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Requires a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree with a 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.-AND- SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Requires one year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant 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 the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: leading, coordinating, and managing database development and management, data extraction and analysis, and program support activities for health services clinical research projects; and applying statistical techniques, mathematical modeling and use of statistical packages/software such as SPSS, SAS, STATA, etc. For detailed position criteria, see the duties section of the announcement. (Resume must clearly support responses to this online questionnaire to receive credit.) You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Data ManagementDatabase AdministrationDatabase Management SystemsReasoning 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: Typically, the position sits comfortably to do the work, works at a computer screen for long periods of time and interacts with other sites via phone and email. Position needs to have good manual dexterity and eyesight. 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: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).

Contacts

• Address VA New Jersey Health Care System 385 Tremont Avenue East Orange, NJ 07018 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]