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| Announcement Number: | NIGMS-04-0005 |
| Position Title: | Health Scientist Administrator (Biological Sciences) |
| Series and Grade: | GS-601-12/13/14 |
| Appointment Type(s) | Permanent |
| Tour of Duty: | Full Time |
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$ 72,108.00 - $ 110,775.00
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| Full Performance Level: | GS-14 |
| Opening/Close Date: | 09/07/2004 - 10/29/2004 |
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National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Division of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Genetics Mechanisms Branch |
| Job Location: | Bethesda, MD |
| Number of Vacancies: | 1 |
| Who May Apply: | All qualified applicants may apply |
| Notes: | Salary is commensurate with qualifications. NIGMS is conveniently located near the Medical Center Metro Station. Relocation expenses will be paid for a selectee living outside the commuting area of this vacancy. THE CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 10/29/2004. |
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Description of Duties and Responsibilities: The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) is seeking outstanding candidates for the position of Health Scientist Administrator in the Division of Genetics and Developmental Biology which supports basic, non-disease-oriented research and training. The incumbent for this position will be responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of research grants that emphasizes genomic and post-genomic approaches to understanding basic biological problems: a portfolio of grants in a related area of genetics, and some of the Division's postdoctoral fellowships. The ideal candidate will have a broad background in genetics and specialized experience in one or more of the following areas: human or mammalian genetics and genomics, proteomics, comparative genomic analysis, and data managment and analysis. |
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Basic Qualification Requirements: Candidates must meet qualifications and time-in-grade requirements within 30 days from the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
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A: Successful completion of all requirements for a Ph.D. or M.D.(or equivalent doctoral degree) in an accredited college or university, including acceptance of the dissertation, in an academic field of the health or pertinent sciences allied to health or health related research: OR B. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in a accredited college or university, leading to a bachelor's or higher degree, with major study in an academic field of the health or pertinent sciences which have been applied and utilized by the applicant in health or health-related research and, in addition, at least 1 year of qualifying progressively responsible experience; or any equivalent combination of graduate study and research experience in these fields. This educaiton and experience must demonstrate that the applicant has acquired the scientific knowledge, skills and abilities to apply and utilize them successfully in health or health-related research at a level which is the qualitative equivalent of that acquired in meeting all the requirements for the Ph.D. degree (or equivalent doctoral degree), including the dissertation as indicated above. The appropriate doctoral equivalency must be supported by publications in health or health-related research accomplishments in appropriate scientific journals; or other objective evidence in such a form that it may be reviewed and evaluated. In addition to A or B, you must demonstrate that you have (1) worked independently in planning, organizing, and conducting biomedical, behavioral health or health-related research; (2) served effectively in research program administration in these fields; and (3) acquired an understanding of the history, interests, internal dynamics and relationships of organizations where health research is conducted. This experience may be gained as a principal investigator of a grant or contract, or may otherwise be gained through active involvement in initiating research projects, developing protocols, conducting studies, documenting findings, interpreting results in a published report (journal), supervising staff, and managing the budget. Your background must also show progressively responsible and successful experience (complexity of work in independent research program administration) to be eligible for each successively higher grade level. Your experience and training must reflect the quality and level of performance necessary to satisfy the requirements. If applying to either the GS-12, GS-13 or GS-14, at least one year of successful experience must have been at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of the next lower grade in the Federal Service for which applying. |
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You must have a knowledge of biology or chemistry with specific expertise in at least one of these areas: biochemistry, microbiology, physiology, genetics, or related areas.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Method to be used in evaluating candidates: Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications, including the selective factor(s) if any, will be further evaluated based on the degree that they meet the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). Any experience, awards, and/or training and educational courses that relate to the KSAs should be described in detail as a way of demonstrating your level of competence in the KSAs. Experience may be as an employee or volunteer, paid or unpaid. This evaluation determines the list of candidates who will be referred to the selecting official for final consideration. Therefore applicants must submit a supplemental statement to their resume or application addressing each of the specific KSAs listed below. Failure to provide a statement addressing each of the specific KSAs for this position will eliminate applicants from further consideration. |
| 1. | Knowledge of molecular genetics with an emphasis on one or more of the following: mammalian genetics and genomics; proteomics; comparative genomic analysis; and/or data management and analysis. |
| 2. | Ability to work effectively as part of a team. |
| 3. | Ability to write about complex scientific topics. |
| 4. | Ability to make critical judgments about biomedical research projects. |
| 5. | Ability to provide expert advice on research trends in genetics and related areas. |
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Miscellaneous Position Information This position is being advertised at multiple grade levels. Please indicate the grade or salary levels for which you wish to be considered. You will only receive consideration at the highest grade/salary level for which you qualify if you do not indicate minimum grade or salary levels. Selectee may be subject to completion of a one year probationary period. This position has a full federal benefits package. Eligibility Time-in-grade restrictions (for federal employees applying under Merit Promotion Procedures) and all qualification requirements must be met no later than 30 calendar days from the closing date. U.S. citizenship is required. This position is open to all qualified applicants. To be considered, applicants must meet the basic qualification requirements for this position. Deadlines Applications must be post-marked by the closing date and received within five (5) business days of the closing date in order to receive consideration. What To Submit A description of your accomplishments that demonstrates your competence in the KSAs on paper (or the KSA Supplemental Form). Any experience, awards and/or specific training and educational courses that relate to the KSAs should be described as a way of demonstrating your level of competence in the KSAs. Experience may be as an employee or volunteer, paid or unpaid. If you are claiming eligibility based on ICTAP or CTAP, you must submit a copy of the RIF Notice, or other equivalent agency notification documenting your eligibility, a copy of your current (or last) rating of record, and a copy of your SF-50 or equivalent showing your full performance level or career ladder. Your application materials will not be returned. Do not submit original documents that you may need in the future. Copy of SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing highest-grade achieved and competitive status. (For current and former Federal employees only). It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit all of the required information. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates claiming 5 point veterans' preference must submit a copy of his/her Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214). Candidates claiming 10 point veterans' preference must submit a copy of their DD-214, a completed Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) form, and the required proof. Copy of DD-214 documenting your military service for veterans preference, Veterans' Readjustment Appointment (VRA), or Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). Copy of most recent final rating under your appraisal system. (For current and former Federal employees only.) How To Apply We strongly encourage you to take advantage of your ability to apply for this vacancy on-line or to submit your application electronically at either the e-mail address or fax number listed below. You may apply by submitting a Curriculum Vitae and bibliography either through the on-line system, email, fax or by the U.S. postal service. If applying other than the on-line option, please remember to indicate the announcement number on your application. If not applying online, include the announcement number on your application and the grade level(s) for which you are applying. Your application must include starting and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of duties and accomplishments for each position to determine your basic eligibility based on experience. Education/Skills Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the United States must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. This evaluation must be provided before you may be officially appointed to this position. For a listing of services which can perform this evaluation, you may visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.'s web site at http://www.amideast.org/publications/aq/Back_Issues/1989/Sp89-html/Sp89Group.htm This listing is provided as information only, we do not necessarily prefer these services over others which may exist. ICTAP/CTAP Under ICTAP, a well-qualified displaced employee is an individual from the local commuting area who satisfies all medical, physical, educational, experience and selective factors for the vacant position and meets the mid-level of the crediting plan for all factors or the established cutoff score. Veterans Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998: Preference eligibles or veterans who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active service may apply. If you are eligible for VRA or VEOA appointments, you may file multiple applications. If you wish to do so and are not filing online through Career Here, you must submit two complete applications. General Information All status candidates who wish to be considered under both Merit Promotion and Competitive Procedures must submit (2) two complete applications, unless applying electronically. When only one application is received, it will be considered under the Merit Promotion Announcement only. If selected under case examining procedures, a new probationary period may be required. Before hiring, we will ask you to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, to authorize a background investigation and to certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed. NIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, without discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, politics, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental handicap, age or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. NIH provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation during any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the person listed below by e-mail, telephone, fax or TTY. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be handled on a case-by-case basis. |
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