Supervisory Social and Behavioral Scientist Administrator (Scientific Review and Program Officer)

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the requirements described in paragraphs A, B or C below: A. possess a bachelor’s or graduate/higher level degree in a major study in an academic field related to the behavioral sciences or social 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 at the time the degree was obtained. OR B. possess a combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge of one of more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field OR C. possess four (4) years of appropriate experience demonstrating the acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field AND Grade Level Requirements GS-15: In addition to the education requirements, to qualify at the GS-15 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector. This experience must meet either the Direct/Independent Research or the Research Administration/Extramural sections below. Part-time work will be prorated accordingly A. Direct/Independent Research Qualifying Experience – Applicants must meet all experience requirements in this section: responsible for managing large and diverse health-related research programs having national or international collaborations, scope, and impact; responsible for the development of plans to resolve major organizational and operational problems, and the allocation of funds among competing programs; recognized as a distinguished scientist with major research experience and accomplishments, including membership in prestigious national professional organizations or societies; serve as an organization’s representative on permanent and ad-hoc committees established to evaluate research issues; and publish extensively in leading scientific journals. Typical qualifying positions include Professor and/or Department Chair, Laboratory Chief, Director of Research or equivalent. OR B. Research Administration/Extramural Qualifying Experience – Applicants must meet at least three (3) experience requirements in this section: establish criteria and standards for others to follow in planning and evaluating research projects; evaluate the significance of emerging fields, trends and the quality of research within the field in meeting an organization’s mission and objectives related to program planning or review administration; initiate action among a variety of governmental or nongovernmental interests to bring research and research administration deficiencies, inadequacies, and new developments into sharper focus to redirect research programs and/or review efforts; manage a unit focused on scientific programs or scientific review to include leading or supervising staff. 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/12594671
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