About the Position: This position is located at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) in Natick, Massachusetts. USARIEM is one of six research laboratories within the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC).

Duties

Plan and direct the ORISE (Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education) program for USARIEM Manage employee in processing, out processing, recruiting, renewals and extensions for internship participants and research fellows Disseminate ORISE policy, guidance and procedures to the workforce Develop and conduct training for mentors and research participants Coordinate logistics, facilities, manpower, budgeting, travel, and labor relations for the program Manage multiple varied projects with differing timelines to ensure benchmarks are met Advise task groups, contractors and organizations regarding ORISE program Develop staffing resource requirements are fulfilled for operational effectiveness and efficiency of administrative programs Solve complex administrative, operational, organizational, and managerial issue Coordinate with mentors and resource management entities for budgets and funding of research participant and fellow positions Utilize fact finding and investigative skills in order to process security access and CAC cards Utilize conflict resolution, mentoring, team building and management skills in order to support mission requirements Develop presentations and reports to communicate program goals and data outcomes

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Business Travel may be required 10% of the time

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Term United States Army Medical Research and Development Command EmployeeDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 The U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) is a major subordinate command of the U.S. Army Futures Command. To achieve that vision, USAMRDC employs military, civilian, and contractor personnel that are assigned to the headquarters and subordinate units. The officers, enlisted service members, and civilian workforce provide a wide variety of medical, scientific, technical expertise. Many of these personnel are among the most respected and knowledgeable specialists in their fields. USAMRMC's world-class reputation is the direct result of the outstanding leadership, work ethic, and selfless service of its highly talented workforce. Please visit our website https://mrdc.amedd.army.mil USAMRDC is participating in an alternative personnel system known as the Personnel Demonstration Project (PDP). The DJ-04 payband is equivalent to the GS-13, Step 01 to GS-14, Step 10. In keeping with the Demonstration pay fixing policies, employees earning a salary that falls within this payband equivalent, may not receive an immediate pay increase (promotion) if appointed to this position. Future pay increases within the payband will be accomplished through the pay for performance management system. This position is scheduled to transfer to the Defense Health Agency (DHA) in accordance with the provisions of Section 711(b) and 737 of FY 2019/2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Employees will become DoD employees upon transfer to the DHA. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience: (1) managing a medical research program in order to meet timelines and objectives, (2) coordinating an interdisciplinary team in order to meet programmatic goals, and (3) communicating with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate budgetary, security, logistical and/or research objectives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (DJ-03/GS-12). EDUCATION: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementOral CommunicationOrganizational Awareness

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address BB-APF-W03WAA USA RESEARCH INST OF ENVIORNMENTAL MED DO NOT MAIL Frederick, MD 21702 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk