This position is located in the Biodefense Research Countermeasures Branch (BRCB), Office of Biodefense Research and Surety (OBRS), Office of Scientific Management and Operations (OSMO), Office of Director (OD), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Duties

As a Chemical and Medical Countermeasures Scientific Advisor, you will performing the following duties: As an nationally recognized expert, you will provide technical advice and consultation on matters and priorities pertaining to international biodefense, biological security, biosafety, and global health security. Determine the program priorities, recommend necessary levels of support, propose new and/or modified biodefense research or other initiatives for funding of new and innovative initiatives to meet critical program needs. Assist the Director, OBRS in managing the integration of biodefense management planning into NIAID's strategic framework. Serve as an expert advisor on the NIAID Strategic Plan for Biodefense Research that outlines plans for addressing research needs in the broad area of bioterrorism and emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. Support an extramural research infrastructure of academic, industry, and federal laboratories via contract, interagency agreement, grant, and cooperative agreement initiatives for the early- stage development of therapeutics and medical countermeasures. Identify new opportunities in translational exploratory/developmental research that may directly advance the discovery of novel treatment strategies that address serious morbidity and mortality after acute exposure to highly toxic chemical threats. Plan, direct, and implement the work of a subordinate staff through the leadership and first-level supervisor of one GS-0601-15 Health Scientist Administrator and one contractor.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Enter job specific requirements-i.e., drug testing, PhD, licensure, filer, etc.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• Position requires Education You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts

Qualifications

In order to quality for the Chemical and Medical Countermeasures Scientific Advisor, GS-0601 position at the GS-15 level, you must have: Education requirement: You possess a Bachelor's degree, or graduate/higher level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of this position. (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).And Additional experience You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: providing strategic planning and management of biodefense programs for a biomedical research organization; serving as an expert on global biodefense threats and related prevention and treatment efforts; and managing operations and resources for a chemical countermeasures program. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12370450

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Richard Woods
• Phone: 240-669-2824
• Email: [email protected]