Health Science Specialist - Epidemiology

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

US Department of Veterans Affairs invites qualified candidates for a Health Science Specialist role focused on epidemiology, public health, statistics, and health services research. The position entails designing and evaluating complex research and surveillance programs, with emphasis on scientific leadership and policy development.

A transcript is required at application; basic education must meet accreditation standards.

Formación

• One full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-13 in the Federal service.
• Experience applying advanced principles of epidemiology, public health, statistics, or health services research to plan, implement, and evaluate complex programs.
• Leadership in development and evaluation of research methodologies, study protocols, and analytical approaches.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, implement, and evaluate complex research and surveillance programs using epidemiology and statistics.
• Provide scientific leadership in study design, methodologies, and policy standards for scientific research and program operations.
• Evaluate research programs for quality, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness; advise senior leadership.

Conocimientos

Epidemiology

Public health

Statistics

Health services research

Research methodologies

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Descripción del empleo

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED):

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 at the time the degree was obtained.

NOTE:

A transcript is required at the time of application and must show date degree conferred. Education cannot be credited without documentation.

The Selective Placement Factor for this position is:

Designing, implementing, overseeing and participating in scientific studies and surveys; conducting statistical analyses in an epidemiologic research setting.

In addition to the Basic Education Requirements and Selective Placement Factors (SPF), applicants must meet the specialized experience listed below.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

One (1) full year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this Health Science Specialist position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service. Specialized Experience includes:

• applying advanced principles and methodologies of epidemiology, public health, statistics, or health services research to plan, implement, and evaluate complex research and surveillance programs;
• providing scientific and technical leadership in the development and evaluation of research methodologies, study protocols, and analytical approaches;
• developing and implementing policies, procedures, and standards governing scientific research and program operations;
• evaluating research programs for scientific quality, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness;
• and providing strategic recommendations and scientific findings to senior leadership.

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/