The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) is one of 27 Institutes and Centers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the nation's health research agency. The NINR employs nursing's holistic perspective to advance research and research training to improve individual and population health and promote health equity by identifying practice and policy solutions for people in the context of their lives and living conditions. Virtually explore the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Duties

Functioning independently to develop new scientific initiatives led by NINR and ideas for other initiatives in which NINR participates or is involved. Advising the NINR Director and Deputy Director on the status of emerging directions of research. Conducting background research to inform NINR’s scientific priorities and initiatives. Leading and overseeing the preparation of briefing and other materials for the NINR Director and Deputy Director. Conducting background research to inform NINR’s scientific priorities and initiatives. Building, independently and with staff throughout NINR, collaborative relationships related to NINR’s scientific priorities across NIH, with other federal agencies, and with external groups.

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.)
• 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.
• At the supervisor’s discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: [telework, compressed schedules, and flexible schedules].

Qualifications

Requirements for Applicants at the GS-15 Grade Level: To meet the basic requirements of the position, you must possess a bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in 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 at the time the degree was obtained. In addition to the education requirements: 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 scientific advice to senior officials on research programs and policies and emerging directions of research; developing new scientific initiatives to strategically advance nursing science; building relationships with scientific partners and professional societies; and developing reports, briefings, and other written materials to communicate information on scientific programs, activities, and policies. 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. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12448706

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: NIH HR Service Desk Branch E
• Email: [email protected]