Health Scientist, PD22R123/22R124- Maternal and Child Health Bureau

THESE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE: 11/01/2024 Do not cut 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. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Bachelor’s or graduate/higher level degree: 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 (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF THEIR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS TO ALLOW HR TO DETERMINE THAT THEY MEET THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION BY CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT. APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT PROVIDE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WILL BE RATED INELIGIBLE. COPIES OF DIPLOMAS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AS VERIFICATION OF THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT. MINIMUM QUALIFYING SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, an applicant’s one full year of specialized experience must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful job performance. GS-12: In addition to the education requirement, to qualify for this position at the GS-12 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year of minimum qualifying specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-11 level in the federal service. Examples of minimum qualifying specialized experience at the GS-11 level include performing the following types of tasks on a regular and recurring basis: Conducting and analyzing scientific studies or surveys related to public health programs; OR Designing or developing technical documents (i.e. data reports) for dissemination to internal and external customers. GS-13: In addition to the education requirement, to qualify for this position at the GS-13 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year of minimum qualifying specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-12 level in the federal service. Examples of minimum qualifying specialized experience at the GS-12 level include performing the following types of tasks on a regular and recurring basis: Providing scientific leadership in formulating, developing, implementing, and evaluating scientific studies or surveys; OR Providing technical advice on the application of advanced statistical analysis, theories, and methodologies. 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; community; student; social). If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. Applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate the required minimum qualifying specialized experience will be evaluated based on the occupational assessment competencies listed below. A competency is defined as a measurable pattern of knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors, and other characteristics that an individual needs to perform work roles or occupational functions. PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGEMENT – Plans, develops, coordinates, and manages the structure and administration of public health organizations and the policies that impact health programs and reimbursement of health services. SCIENTIFIC REVIEW MANAGEMENT – Plans and conducts scientific review activities to ensure an unbiased, informed review process, and successful programmatic outcomes. QUANTITATIVE/QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS – Examines and evaluates data to manage and achieve results. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION – Knowledge of the principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results. TO PREVIEW THE OCCUPATIONAL ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE, please click on the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12579527
These positions are located in the Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau. These positions will be filled in either: The Division of Maternal and Child Health Workforce Development; the Division of Healthy Start and Perinatal Services; the Division of Home Visiting and Early Childhood Systems; or the Office of Epidemiology and Research. The duty location for these positions is in Rockville, MD and is not eligible for remote work.