Supervisory Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer) Job in Montgomery County, MD

Vacancy No. NIH-NIMHD-FA-24-12542378 Department National Institutes of Health
Salary $163,964.00 to $191,900.00 Grade 15 to 15
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/11/2024 Close Date 9/25/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Montgomery County, MD


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

Thank you for your interest in this Supv. Health Scientist Administrator position. The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities will accept applications through vacancy announcement numbers NIH-GR-DE-24-12516330 and NIH-GR-MP-24-12516331 from 09/16/2024 through 09/25/2024 at the links below.

Please click the links to review and apply:
NIH-GR-DE-24-12516330
NIH-GR-MP-24-12516331

We are not accepting applications through this announcement(NIH-NIMHD-FA-24-12542378).

Duties

NIMHD Recruiting for multiple Supervisory Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer), GS-0601-15 Positions

NIMHD is seeking exceptional candidates for the positions of supervisory GS-15 Supervisory Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer) within DCHSR, DCHPS, and DIBBS with strong scientific expertise in performing or leading research that expands the understanding of the health characteristics of racial/ethnic minority groups or other populations with health disparities and/or improving minority health and reducing health disparities.

Because of the cross-cutting mission of NIMHD, candidates to this position are expected to embrace and champion scientific areas within the Division's scope of work and beyond their area(s) of interest and expertise. The incumbents will serve as expert Supervisory Health Scientist Administrators (Program Officer) responsible for providing scientific and technical leadership and direction to promote high-quality research that addresses gaps in knowledge in minority health, and in areas of high public health relevance for populations that experience health disparities, as well as mentor and supervise program officials within NIMHD's three extramural divisions.

The Ideal candidate

  • For DCHSR, candidates must have substantial experience in clinical research (e.g., clinical trials or interventions, translational medicine), and/or health services and/or health care policy research, particularly as it relates to health/health care disparities. Having current or recent clinical care experience will be a plus.
  • For DCHPS, candidates must have substantial experience in research on interpersonal, family, neighborhood, community and societal-level mechanisms and pathways that influence disease risk, resilience, morbidity, and mortality in health disparity populations.
  • For DIBBS, candidates must have substantial experience in biobehavioral and/or social science. Candidates with multidisciplinary experience in biological sciences, behavioral sciences and or social sciences particularly as it relates to minority health and health disparities are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates must submit applications through the global recruitment announcements via USAJOBS. This positions are based in Montgomery County, MD. These global recruitment announcements are open between September 16, 2024 to September 25, 2024.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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Qualifications

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Education

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Additional information

  • We are not collecting applications through this posting.
  • This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
  • A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
  • At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities.
  • A one-year supervisory trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/ placement.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
  • PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to announcements NIH-GR-DE-24-12516330 and NIH-GR-MP-24-12516331 to receive consideration.
  • We may make additional selections for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s). Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions.
  • If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/topics/fd.htm.
  • We may make additional selections for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s). Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions.
  • The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
  • The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
  • Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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Required Documents

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

If interested, we encourage you to apply to vacancies NIH-GR-DE-24-12516330 or NIH-GR-MP-24-12516331 during the opening period September 16, 2024 - September 25, 2024.

Agency contact information

David Wittenberg
Address
National Institutes of Health
6701 Rockledge Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892
US
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Next steps

If interested, we encourage you to apply to vacancies NIH-GR-DE-24-12516330 or NIH-GR-MP-24-12516331 during the opening period September 16, 2024 - September 25, 2024.


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