Health Science Specialist - Epidemiology

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Washington; Presencial; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Health Science Specialist to apply advanced epidemiology and public health methods to design and evaluate research and surveillance programs in support of Veterans' health.

A qualifying degree in medical/health sciences and a transcript are required; one year specialized experience at GS-13 level in research leadership and policy development is expected. This federal role emphasizes regulatory compliance and program evaluation, delivering strategic

Formación

• Bachelor's or graduate level degree in a medical, health sciences, or allied field from an accredited program.
• Transcript required at time of application showing degree conferral.
• Specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in epidemiology, public health, statistics, or health services research.
• Experience includes designing, implementing, overseeing and evaluating scientific studies and surveys.

Conocimientos

Epidemiology

Public health

Statistics

Educación

Bachelor's degree in health/medical sciences

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/