Program Specialist
Company: US Veterans Health Administration
Location: Decatur
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
Duties This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The
major duties listed below represent the full performance level of
GS-9. At the GS-7 grade level, you will perform assignments of a
more limited scope and with less independence. You will
progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the
full performance level of GS-9. Promotion is at the discretion of
the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance,
availability of higher level work, and availability of funds. Major
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for the management of animal research and safety
components of research applications submitted for review and
demonstrates judgment, as well as analytical, organizational, and
time management skills.
- Gives technical support and guidance on regulatory matters
during meetings and takes complex meeting minutes describing in
detail the committee deliberations outline of controverted issues
and their resolutions, scientific justification and ethical
principles analyzed and reviewed by the committee prepares
committee minutes of each committee meeting that summarize the
review of each protocol and other issues discussed in
committee.
- Develops and maintains operational policies and procedures for
the efficient processing of research, educational and other
proposals involving the use of animal subjects and hazardous
materials.
- Applies strong organizational skills and effective teamwork
skills to manage a large volume of protocol submissions, deadlines,
and customer expectations; completes critical and comprehensive
pre-review of animal research and safety submissions, seeks
clarification or alteration of the submission from researchers, and
makes independent determinations or presents recommendations to the
IACUC.
- Assists in managing the Just in Time (JIT) (Pre-Award) System
for the Atlanta VA Research System ensuring that all relevant grant
information is entered into the JIT document management system for
processing of the documents that must be submitted.
- Prepares reviews and/or monitors training by providing
consultation to investigators regarding federal and state
regulations and facility policies and procedures governing the use
of animal subjects in research and education in order to facilitate
the review and approval of their applications.
- Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday -
Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way
to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service,
increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to
operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for
telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the
interview process. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
Requirements Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959
- You may be required to serve a probationary period
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online
onboarding process
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is
a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care
Personnel (HCP)
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health
Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional
Information" below for details. Qualifications All qualification
requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet one of the
following: Superior Academic Achievement: (SAA) at the
baccalaureate level in the coursework detailed below is fully
qualifying. Applicants who wish to apply under this provision must
submit proof from their educational institution that they meet one
of the criteria listed below. To qualify for SAA, applicants must
have completed all the requirements for a bachelor's degree in a
curriculum that is related to and qualifying for the position to be
filled and meet one of the following: 1. Rank in the upper
one-third of your class in the college, university or major
subdivision. 2. A grade-point average of "B" (a GPA of 2.95 or
higher out of a possible 4.0) for all completed undergraduate
courses, or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate
study. 3. A grade point average of "B+" (a GPA of 3.45 or higher
out of a possible 4.0) for all courses in your major field of
study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two
years of undergraduate study. 4. Membership in a national honor
society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the
Association of College Honor Societies. For a list of recognized
honor societies please visit
http://www.achsnatl.org/quick_link.asp. For more information
regarding SAA please visit
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-II/s2-e5.asp#e4f. (NOTE:
Transcripts must be submitted with your application materials.
Education cannot be credited without documentation. Transcript must
show a degree was conferred in order to qualify on SAA.) -OR-
Specialized Experience at the GS-7 level: Possess one year of
specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
(GS-5) in federal service, involving the performance of
administrative and management work or equivalent, in the normal
line of progression for the occupation, that has equipped the
applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and
abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and
that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be
filled. Specialized experience includes experience applying
analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification,
consideration and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural
or factual nature; experience utilizing regulatory information
regarding the use of animal subjects in research and education; and
experience utilizing a variety of computer software packages to
write clear, precise, detailed, comprehensive and grammatically
correct technical letters, memos, reports and training materials.
(NOTE: Your experience must be fully documented in your resume and
must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates, AND
hours worked per week.) -OR- Education Substitution: Applicants may
substitute graduate education for the required experience. To
qualify based on education for this grade level, you must possess 1
full year of progressively higher level graduate education leading
to a Master's degree. Such education must demonstrate the
knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the
Program Specialist. (NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with your
application materials. Education cannot be credited without
documentation.) -OR- Combination of Specialized Experience and
Education: Applicants may also combine education and experience to
qualify at this level. You must have an equivalent combination of
specialized experience and graduate level education. Such education
must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to
do the work of the Program Specialist. (NOTE: Transcripts must be
submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be
credited without documentation.) You will be rated on the following
Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this
position:
- Educational Experience (ACWA)
- Mathematical Skills (ACWA)
- Rating (ACWA)
- Social Organizations (ACWA)
- Work Experience (ACWA) 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. 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:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional information Physical Requirements: The work requires
long periods of sedentary work as well as standing and walking.
Manual dexterity is needed for computer operation and preparation
of materials and files for committee operations. Extensive computer
work and document examination require good near vision. Preparation
of copies and IACUC files, as well as setting up for meetings
requires occasional lifting and bending. Preparation of pre-meeting
notebooks and other materials. Work is typically performed in an
office setting. The work environment involves everyday risks or
discomforts that require normal safety precautions. May require
occasional travel.Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual
(Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4,
6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years
they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may
qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work
experience or military service experience. This credited service
can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual
leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the
appointment date and is not guaranteed.Special Employment
Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply,
including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u),
Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities (i.e.,
intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or
psychiatric disabilities), and/or disabled veterans with a
compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. For more
information on how to apply using this appointment authority via
the Selective Placement Coordinator within the office, contact the
facility Human Resources Department at .The Interagency Career
Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance
Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service
employees with selection priority over other candidates for
competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit
appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final
rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for
this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on
OPM's Career Transition Resources website at
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional
vacancies. To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary
nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or
vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal
Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19
vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on
Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal
Employees. Therefore, to the extent a VA job announcement includes
language requiring applicants to be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does
not currently apply to this Job Announcement. VA may request
information regarding your vaccination status, if selected, for the
purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as
masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. If
you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not
have in electronic form, view the following link for information
regarding an Alternate Application.
- Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees
with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you
and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are
designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new
windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated
for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE
WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume
does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow
credit for your response(s). Your responses to the assessment
questionnaire will be reviewed along with the information provided
in your resume and supporting documentation to determine if you are
qualified for the position. If, after reviewing your resume and/or
supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have
inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be
lowered and/or you may lose consideration for this position. Please
follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect
your eligibility. Candidates who apply under All U.S. Citizens
announcements will be rated and ranked using Category Rating
procedures. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality
category. The categories are defined as follows:
- Best qualified - applicants possessing experience that
substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position
including all selective factors, and who are highly proficient in
all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the
position;
- Highly qualified - applicants possessing experience that
exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all
selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the
requirements of the job;
- Well qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets
the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective
factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all, of the
requirements of the job; and
- Qualified - applicants possessing experience and/or education
that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all
selective factors. Application of Veterans' Preference: Category
rating and selection procedures place those with veteran's
preference above non-preference eligibles within each category.
Preference eligible applicants that meet the eligibility and
qualification requirements and who have a compensable
service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in
the highest quality category (except when the position being filled
is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher).
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that
have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans
and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets
site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA,
career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching
and reintegration support for military service members.
- Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees
with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you
and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are
designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new
windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.
- Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you
and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your
benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a
permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You
may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with
your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
IMPORTANT: Please ensure your resume include up-to-date contact
information (phone number(s), email address(s), etc.) To apply for
this position, you must provide a complete Application Package
which includes:
- Resume The following documents are accepted, and may be
required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications
for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have
included all documents required for your application, such as a
copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's
(current/former Federal employees), documentation to support
Veterans Preference or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced
Federal employees).
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (VA)
- OF-306
- Other (1)
- Other (2)
Keywords: US Veterans Health Administration, Atlanta , Program Specialist, Other , Decatur, Georgia
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