Public Notice for Direct Hire (Medical Occupations) – Pharmacist

Medical Requirements (All grades): Applicants must be able to distinguish basic colors. Basic Qualification Requirements: GS-11/12: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, Ph.D., Pharm.D. or equivalent doctoral degree GS-12 Additional Requirements: At least 1 year of professional pharmacy experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service such as providing pharmacology and pharmacy knowledge to the review and analysis of cardiovascular disease interventions involving pharmacies or pharmacists. Basic Qualification Requirements: GS-13/14/15: Education: Doctoral degree in Pharmacy that is recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained, AND Licensure: Licensed to practice pharmacy in a State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory, AND GS-13 Additional Requirements: At least 1 year of professional pharmacy experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service such as making decisions on prior authorizations and appeals for medication; analyzing performance and recommending approaches and methods designed to enhance productivity and performance; and/or establishing program goals and objectives for a pharmacy unit. GS-14 Additional Requirements: At least 1 year of professional pharmacy experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service such as leading pharmacy and medical commodities responsible for pharmaceuticals and other medical commodities. GS-15 Additional Requirements: At least 1 year of professional pharmacy experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service such as reviewing and analyzing data to assure that all pharmaceuticals that may be purchased are in accordance with regulations and meet accepted standards for safety, efficacy, and quality; conducting assessments of pharmaceutical manufacturing, storage and distribution networks; and/or coordinating, planning, implementing, and evaluating emergency pharmaceutical procurement and distribution activities. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps), as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Promotion potential: Promotion to the next grade level is at management’s discretion and is based on your meeting qualifications and time-in-grade requirements, demonstrated ability to perform the higher-level duties, the continuing need for the higher-level duties, and administrative approval. Promotion to the next grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.
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