This position is located at Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center (BCVAMC), Battle Creek, Michigan performing a variety of clerical, administrative and technical duties/responsibilities in support of a funded Veterans Affairs (VA) research protocol with the intent of accomplishing the research requirements of the organization to which assigned.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** NOTE: This is a TERM appointment (not-to-exceed 3 years). Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration (more than 1 year but not more than 4). Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan coverage. Term appointments may be extended without further competition (up to the 4 year maximum). The appointment to a Term position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. Major Duties: Assists the Research Coordinator (when applicable) and Principal Investigator (PI) in all day-to-day operations of their study to include collecting data and providing support to the PI. Supports the Research Coordinator and PI to complete all required tasks, both clinical and administrative. Maintains a broad range of equipment, reagent, and procedures for carrying out research experiments. Possesses adequate interpersonal skills to collaborate with other researchers. Must be able to work well with others to include interns, graduate students, research assistants, research coordinators, Ph.D.'s, MD's and other professionals from varying fields. Cooperate with diverse populations of individuals. Participates in research activities with patients who have suicidal ideation, mental health diagnoses, and/or other medical conditions. Performs other assigned duties. NOTE: This is a part-time position with maximum of 16 hours per week. The salary listed represents full-time employment and will be pro-rated based on the actual number of hours worked each pay-period. Likewise, benefits and time-off accrual will also be prorated and based on your part-time work schedule Work Schedule: Monday through Friday Between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Tour of Duty Will Be Discussed During Interview and Negotiable Upon Selection Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

BASIC EDUCATION 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 this position as a Health Science Technician - Research Assistant. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position AND In addition to meeting the basic education requirement and the English Language Proficiency, you must possess one of the following to qualify for this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service. To be creditable, this specialized experience must have been equivalent to the next lower grade level, (GS-5) in Federal service. Specialized experience includes: Screening and evaluating candidates for clinical research studies; establishing and maintaining relationships with staff; utilizes regulations and procedures to maintain documents; experience utilizing a variety of computer programs to create spreadsheets that perform data tracking, compiling information, and preparing reports; ability to operate electronic equipment, personal computers, work stations. 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 SUBSTITUTION: One (1) full year of graduate-level education related to the health sciences or allied sciences that provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. To qualify on the basis of graduate education, graduate education must be in that included a major field of study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of this position. Education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR COMBINATION OR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of completed graduate-level education (beyond 9 semester hours) and specialized experience, as described above, which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level. The education portion must include graduate courses directly related to the work of this position and must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. 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. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: ClericalComputer SkillsCritical ThinkingProject 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 sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform portions of the work. However, there is periodic walking, standing, bending; carrying light items such as research records, instructional material, books, manuals and/or body fluids and tissue samples. Manual dexterity and a large degree of mental concentration are required. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. The environment may consist of office space, meeting or conference rooms, or patient care space. The work performed is in an office setting or similar setting requiring normal safety precautions against everyday risks and or discomforts. Employees are required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks or face shields to moderate risks, or to follow procedures for minimizing risk and ensure personal safety as recommended by the medical center. Standard precautions are required but other more stringent precautions may be required depending on exposure risk. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. 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: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).

Contacts

• Address Battle Creek VA Medical Center 5500 Armstrong Road Battle Creek, MI 49037 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]