Supervisory Health Science Specialist – Epidemiologist Freelance

Washington, District of Columbia,, This announcement will close on December 2, 2024 OR once the first 50 applications have been received. Applications that are submitted after 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the date in which the cut-off number has been reached will not receive consideration. The person serves within the Health Outcomes of Military Exposures Epidemiology Program (HOME EPI), Department of Veterans Affairs, in Washington, DC, and supports the HOME Epidemiology health science research program. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SCREEN-OUT) – In addition to the meeting the Basic Requirement, this position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to – and essential for – satisfactory performance of the job). A Selective Placement Factor (SPF) has been identified for this position. Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration. The SPF for this position is: Experience participating in scientific studies and surveys as well as conducting statistical analysis in an epidemiological research setting. AND BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: This position has a positive education requirement which must be met in order to qualify. The basic education requirement is: A Bachelor’s or graduate/higher level degree: major study in academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of a Supervisory Health Science Specialist – Epidemiologist. 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 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: I have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS 13) in the Federal Service, that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Supervisory Health Science Specialist – Epidemiologist, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Qualifying specialized experience includes leading or supervising subordinates’ work, managing performance, reviewing training needs, etc., and planning, developing, analyzing, and overseeing epidemiologic investigations of the long-term effects on a population from occupational and environmental exposures. (Resume(s) must clearly support the duties and experience required for this position. We will not make assumptions regarding experience.) You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Analysis and Problem Solving Communications Data Management Manages and Organizes Information Managing Human Resources Research 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 sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform portions of the work. However, there is periodic walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as medical records, food trays, instructional material, books, and manuals. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training roams, libraries, and residences or commercial vehicles. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. 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/. [“***THIS POSITION IS A VIRTUAL POSITION. THE EMPLOYEE MAY WORK AT A VA FACILITY OR OTHER VA-LEASED SPACE OTHER THAN THE FACILITY THAT IS HIRING THE EMPLOYEE*** Duties include, but are not limited to: Assigns work to subordinates based upon priorities, difficulty of assignments, and capabilities of employees. Develops performance standards and rates employees. Interviews candidates for subordinate positions, recommends hiring, promotion, or reassignments. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees and provides and/or arranges for needed development and training. Establishes program goals and evaluates results to document program accomplishments. Consults with research elements within the organization, agency, academic, community, and/or private industry to develop research project opportunities that support the organization’s mission objectives. Develops strategies to meet short, medium, and long-range goals for the HOME EPI research program. Serves as primary resource for oversight, reporting and measurement to improve operational effectiveness. Designs, implements, manages reporting on complex epidemiologic studies. Determines which study design is the most advantageous methodology for research questions under consideration. Coordinates the accomplishment of the scientific (merit) review and evaluation of research programs to provide recommendations or decisions for program strategies, modifications, budgeting, or improvements. Screens and assesses potential participants for epidemiologic studies and projects with complex criteria. Conducts program assessments and prepares reports for program continuity and reporting. Manages health science programs of major public health importance or policy emphasis. Evaluates the effectiveness of the HOME EPI health science research program. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am until 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved 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.”]