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Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for a Biologist Scientist Administrator (Program Officer/Scientific Review Officer), GS-0401-15 position, you must have: Completed the requirements for a bachelor's (or graduate) degree in a biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to this position, from an accredited college or university, OR A combination of experience and education which includes courses comparable to a major in a biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to this position, AND have appropriate experience or additional education which demonstrates similarly appropriate skills or abilities needed to perform the duties of this position. In addition, in order to qualify for a Biologist (Program Officer/Scientific Review Officer) at the GS-15 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector. This experience must meet either the Direct/Independent Research or the Research Administration/Extramural sections below: Direct/Independent Research Qualifying Experience - Applicants must meet all experience requirements in this section: responsible for managing large and diverse health-related biological sciences research programs having national or international collaborations, scope, and impact; responsible for the development of plans to resolve major organizational and operational problems, and the allocation of funds among competing programs; recognized as a distinguished scientist with major research experience and accomplishments, including membership in prestigious national professional organizations or societies; served as an organization's representative on permanent and ad-hoc committees established to evaluate research issues; and published extensively in leading scientific journals. Typical qualifying positions include Professor and/or Department Chair, Laboratory Chief, Director of Research or equivalent. OR Research Administration/Extramural Qualifying Experience - Applicants must meet at least three (3) requirements in this section: established criteria and standards for others to follow in planning and evaluating health-related biological sciences research projects; evaluated the significance of emerging fields, trends, and the quality of research within the field in meeting an organization's mission and objectives related to program planning or review administration; initiated action among a variety of governmental or nongovernmental interests to bring research and research administration deficiencies, inadequacies, and new developments into sharper focus to redirect research programs and/or review efforts; managed a unit focused on scientific programs or scientific review to include leading or supervising staff. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12635944

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: Shauntell Embrack
• Email: [email protected]