Scientific Diversity Advisor

You must meet at least of the one following basic Office of Personnel Management prescribed occupational series requirements (GS-0101, GS-0601) described in the following two questions. You do not need to meet the requirements for both occupational series. All education, unless completed outside of the U.S., must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the education was completed. FOR THE GS-101 SERIES: To qualify for the Scientific Diversity Advisor position in the GS-101 Social Science Series, you must: A. have a bachelor’s or graduate/higher level degree in the behavioral or social sciences, or related disciplines appropriate to this position; OR B. have a combination of education and experience that provided me with the knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field; OR C. have four years of appropriate experience demonstrating that I have acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. FOR THE GS-601 SERIES: To qualify for the Scientific Diversity Advisor in the GS-601 General Medical and Healthcare Series, you must have a bachelor’s or graduate/higher level degree with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of this position. Specialized Experience In addition, to qualify, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, which includes planning, implementing, and evaluating scientific diversity initiatives conducted by an organization. This specialized experience includes the following types of tasks: 1) Assessing scientific diversity practices and guiding leadership to enhance inclusion/collaboration across a research program; 2) Recommending policies/programs to promote scientific diversity and an equitable culture across a research organization; and 3) Developing strategies (e.g., training, policies, or other activities) to promote scientific diversity and an equitable culture and to reduce health disparities (e.g., social, economic) affecting biomedical or behavioral research. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy 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. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12594639
As Scientific Diversity Advisor, your work will involve providing guidance on diversity and inclusion, leading efforts to enhance overall diversity and inclusion to include serving as a technical authority on health disparities and equity regarding the centers basic, clinical, and translational research programs. You will help develop an inclusive and equitable culture and program that provides employment and scientific research support for all individuals.