This position is located within the ORD Research Service, Brain Rehabilitation Research Center at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. The primary purpose of this position is to assist with supporting aspects of conducting research studies and research related activities that support the organization and operation of Research Service.

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, non-permanent appointments of limited duration. 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. Major Duties: Assists investigators in preparing documents for the Institutional Review Board (IRB), the Health Information Portability and Protection Act (HIPPA), and VA RR&D grant applications and reports. Assists with grant activity for investigators. Gathers, develops, and checks accuracy of information with subject-matter specialist and/or program officials. Analyzes, selects, and organizes information to present internally or externally considering organization policy. Serves as a Contract Officer Representative (COR) Receives requests for contract services and prepares the contracts. Assists with the preparation of career development and merit review proposals with Research Service. Serves as the organization's liaison to purchasing/procurement offices. Serves the role of timekeeper or approver for the department. Responsible for obtaining VA computer access for VA employees. Prepares paperwork for personnel actions. Assists the Budget Analyst as needed. Performs work involving the collection, compilation, and/or tracking of data and statistical information. Performs work related to the acquisition and/or development of program information. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00AM - 4:30PM Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING: EXPERIENCE: Must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level. Specialized experience may include experience as assisting with grant activities, assist with principal investigators in preparing grant submissions, work with grant specialist to develop research contract; oversee inventory process for organization, serve as timekeeper, experience maintaining automated system of program-specific data to track items such as project milestones, progress reports, funding accomplishments, compliance strategies, etc. OR EDUCATION SUBTITUTION: Must possess a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. if related. (Transcripts Required) OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Must possess an equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate education as described above that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position. (Transcripts Required) You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: CommunicationsFinancial ManagementGrants ManagementManages and Organizes Information 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 primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. 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 Gainesville ORD VISN 8 1601 Southwest Archer Road Gainesville, FL 32608 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]