Total 52 Full-time science job vacancies in The United States of America

Applications received up to 11:59p.m. EST on the date in which 100 minimally qualified applications is reached will receive first consideration. Applications received after 11:59p.m. EST on the date in which 100 minimally qualified applications are received may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. Additional applications will be reviewed in one day increments at management request.

The duties of the Social Science Program Specialist - Silent Monitor includes, but is not limited to:

• Silent call monitoring of individual VCL Responders and Social Services Assistants (SSA) and VCL Peer Support Outreach Center staff
• Applying crisis risk assessment skills to ensure VCL Responders are providing emergency crisis intervention
• Monitoring interactions to ensure consultation, collaboration and expedited connection s to treatment programs, resources and emergency services occur
• Providing one-on-one coaching and feedback to staff
• Communicating to the supervisor suspected need for additional and/or remedial training
• Providing feedback to staff for educational
• Monitors interactions to ensure consultation, collaboration and expedited connections to treatment programs, resources and emgergency services occur.
• Listent attentively and reviews VCL Responders actions ensuring accurate information is provided and concerns were appropriately addressed.

Work Schedule: The Veterans Crisis Line is a 24/7/365 call center. This position has a varied work schedule to include evenings, night shifts, and weekends. Tour will be determined after final selection.
Remote: This is a remote position.Selectees will work 100% of the time in a non-VA-owned space outside of the local commuting area of a parent station. The employee's workspace must be suitable for conducting business and as such, remote employees are expected to provide a secure, distraction-free home-based worksite with reliable high speed internet connectivity.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Social Science Program Specialist/PD08421A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

This position is covered by (AFGE) bargaining unit. Per the Master Agreement, the Area of Consideration will be:
1st Area of Consideration: Current permanent Facility (including satellites) employees
2nd Area of Consideration: Current permanent VA employees

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Duties will include but may not be limited to the following:

• Understands the special care needs for various research animals including swine.
• Assists in surgery on live subjects including swine, mice and rats.
• Performs literature searches pertaining to area of research and remain abreast of the latest literature published as it relates to the specific work at hand.
• Performs pre and post operative care of animal subjects including administering pain medication and antibiotics.
• Ensures an appropriate environment is maintained and that an effective system is in place to control stock levels and maintains a high quality in the product.
• Presents findings and results to other researchers.
• Prepares and contributes to publications and papers and be involved in the dissemination of research findings.
• Documents research and disseminates to the public.
• Leads/directs other laboratory members including residents, fellows, students, and technicians.
• Manages the surgical operating room suites including care of measuring instruments and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $57,618 Per Year (GS 9)

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Managerial Responsibilities (25%)

• Providing technical library services for scientific, technical, and professional staff and an active patient health resource center
• Planning, operating, and administering all aspects of the library program in accordance with established policies and the VANTHCS and VHA regulations
• Making long-range plans for new and/or enhanced services; developing the library budget; providing input for all local, VISN and VACO reports, surveys, and information requests
• Completing acquisitions procedures for library reference materials and local databases and those for VISN 17 when requested
• Analyzing the overall library and information needs of the VANTHCS and develops original, long-range plans for meeting such demands
• Serving as local systems administrator/project manager for Library Service
• Participating in development and management of library intranet site as well as any other automated processes
• Developing and implementing staff training in the use of online resources (books, journals and databases) as well as the remote access to library resources

Librarian Responsibilities (25%)

• Determining scope and coverage required to develop the library's collection; reviewing specialized literature to identify items of potential value; selecting relevant library materials through review of publisher catalogs and specialized knowledge
• Reviewing collection and identifies items which are obsolete, unserviceable, or excess to needs; selecting library journal subscriptions; selecting library titles to be purchased on microfilm; recommending/directing archival/preservation solutions for items in the library collection
• Directing classification of library collection using standard library conventions and rules according to National Library of Medicine (NLM), Library of Congress (LC), and recognized professional library practice
• Performing or providing guidance for original cataloging and advanced bibliographic techniques for specialized topics not cited in standard cataloging schedules
• Providing comprehensive reference services in specialized subject areas to professional staff
• Performing general and specialized research, reference and literature searching of current and retrospective information sources, and literature searches (both classified and unclassified)
• Providing professional guidance to library staff and ensuring that all staff-sided integrated library system (ILS) duties are performed

VISN Responsibilities (25%)

• Supporting the education, training and continuing professional developments of VISN 17 health care personnel
• Performing or facilitating literature searches utilizing current and retrospective information sources including online databases
• Identifying and communicating with relevant vendors meeting VA contracting standards and requirements
• Negotiating with vendors throughout the acquisition process, track the progress of contracts, document the process accordingly, monitors contract process and vendor compliance through the VA contract lifecycle
• Ensuring that the designated VISN resources fund control point is financed with the appropriate reserves necessary to fund the VISN contracts
• Collaborating with vendors to ensure access to information is available to users at the point of need and care
• Conducting needs assessments, tracks user satisfaction, analyzes result and makes recommendations based on analyses

Supervisory Responsibilities (25%)

• Providing direction and supervision over: 2 Librarians (Biological and Medical Sciences) and 1 Library Technician and identifying requirements, plans for, organizes and distributes authorized personnel resources
• Preparing and presenting justification for organization structure, manpower and personnel requirements to accomplish assigned mission and functions
• Ensuring development of organizational work plans, short/long-range schedules, priorities, work assignments and position structures to effectively, efficiently, and economically carry out the work of the organization
• Establishing performance standards and evaluates subordinates and making final decisions on appropriate administrative and personnel matters
• Performing various supervisory tasks such as selecting employees to fill vacancies, taking disciplinary action, hearing and resolving complaints and group grievances, explaining new policies, and gaining support for various management programs
• Providing or making provision for development and training or cross-training, consulting with specialists on training needs and deciding on training problems related to the organization

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 08:00 a.m. to 04:30 p.m.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $89,848 Per Year (GS 12)

Major duties include but not limited to:

• Contacts eligible participants for enrollment and explain the health coaching process.
• Provides health coaching for Veterans in order to reduce or eliminate high-risk behaviors while increasing healthy ones.
• Conducts interventions for Veterans using one-on-one, couple, or group modalities in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Conducts/facilitates Whole Health Education Groups; participate in MOVE, smoking cessation, diabetes management, hypertension clinics, mental health, and other inpatient and outpatient groups as appropriate.
• Provides follow-up care through telephone clinics or secure messaging between face-to-face appointments.
• Actively guides Veterans in the exploration of core elements of personal health planning through individual and group based programs.
• Encourages and assists Veterans with the adoption of habits that are conducive to a higher quality of life and in alignment with the Veteran's goals. Identify habits and behaviors that are harmful to quality of life and related to chronic illness.
• Partner with Veterans behavioral interventions based on current scientific knowledge and research that improve quality of life and reduce risk for chronic disease, or that reverse or slow progression of chronic disease.
• Reviews current health behaviors and develops customized treatment plans with Veterans. These plans include personalized goals, action steps and interventions. Individualize intervention strategies to help the client utilize existing skills and develop new ones to enhance success. Schedule ongoing sessions to assess progress and assist in navigating obstacles or challenges. Guide Veterans to learn about available support tools in the VA and the community that assist in attainment of goals.
• Coordinates care with Veterans' treatment providers, both primary and specialty care, to ensure identified goals are consistent with best practices for treatment and management of chronic illness.
• Utilizes motivational interviewing and health coaching techniques and processes, learned through pre[1]requisite health coach training, to assist members in developing a realistic plan to accomplish their goals.
• Fosters an environment of individual responsibility to maximize each Veteran's ability to adhere to a lifestyle management plan.
• Develops trust with Veterans and incorporates trust principles in day-to-day activities. Works collaboratively within a team setting to provide positive outcomes for participants, peers and overall operations.
• Maintains education and knowledge regarding lifestyle (habits and behaviors) and clinical outcomes, including behaviors that improve Veterans' health and well-being and those related to poor clinical outcomes.
• Coordinates with others on the Veteran's health care team to ensure optimal patient care.
• Provides eligible Veterans and family members with information regarding lifestyle management including weight management, nutrition, exercise/fitness, smoking cessation, stress management, diabetes, pain management, and other appropriate conditions that are in line with the personalized health plan developed between the health care team and the patient, and in coordination with programs providing specific services when applicable, e.g., MOVE! for weight management or smoking cessation classes, if Veteran is enrolled in these programs.
• Uses VISTA, CPRS, Microsoft office software, Intranet and Internet and other applicable software to track and support patient progress. Communicate proactively and effectively with Veterans, peers and supervisors.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30- pm
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Social Science Program Coordinator (Whole Health Coach)/PD99581S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not required
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Starting at $48,652 Per Year (GS 7-9)

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months. Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration of more than 1 year, but not more than 4 years and are subject to a 1 year trial period. Should the need warrant, term appointments may be extended without further competition up to a maximum of the 4 year limitation. The appointment to a term position does not confer eligibility for promotion, reassignment, or transfer to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment.

The Health Science Specialist position is responsible for applying health services research, public health practice, project management, and evaluation expertise to the design, implementation, and analysis of research projects. Responsibilities include project coordination for all Health Services Research projects, as well as general program coordination and administrative support. Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Coordinating and supporting all aspects of the program, including outlining and defining tasks required to complete each phase of the project, task scheduling, and monitoring timely task completion
• Developing and coordinating the dissemination, compilation, and organization of all administrative aspects of the project
• Preparing, finalizing, and disseminating communications among all of the project staff and between project staff and research service
• Serving as the primary contact with the VA Central IRB and/or local facility Institutional Review Board (IRB)
• Working with the project team to initiate, track, and compile documentation necessary to obtain IRB approval, both initially and for annual continuing review
• Preparing each IRB application, submitting and tracking it, making any necessary modifications and reporting to the project staff
• Complying literature reviews on various topics and assisting with report writing for numerous publications and grants
• Providing other administrative tasks including administrative support for the Director of the Program, Program staff, and Project Investigators
• Coordinating the scheduling and arrangements for all meetings and colleague calendars
• Performing duties regarding expense reporting, reimbursement management, ordering project supplies and materials, as well as other miscellaneous administrative tasks that may arise over the course of the project
• Tracking cost distribution allocations to ensure that study funds and resources are spent appropriately and in a timely manner for every phase of the project
• Responsible for the acquisition and maintenance of all project supplies, equipment, and services
• Performing tasks necessary for procurement of all supplies and equipment and assuring their proper maintenance and repair
• Identifying and screening for eligible candidates for quality evaluation according to inclusion and exclusion criteria using medical record abstraction techniques
• Utilizing electronic data entry programs to record care elements and processing identified from EMR excerpts
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Work Schedule: Part Time (20 hours per week)
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $66,134 Per Year (GS 9)

Major Duties include (but not limited to):

1. Consults with service chiefs and managers to maintain high program visibility and advises them on staff involvement.
2. Creates a personalized health plan (PHP) with employees who desire one by exploring the employee's mission, aspiration and purpose (MAP); creates goals and action plans with the employee based on his/her MAP.
3. Responsibility for administering all aspects of the local initiative to support the health and well-being of employees.
4. Developing and delivering classes, seminars, workshops, etc. on various Employee Whole Health topics including but not limited to nutrition, physical activity, and mental health topics or works to identify and collaborates with relevant subject matter experts.
5. Collaborates on wellness initiatives that may be beneficial to both Veteran patients and employees when feasible.
6. Establishes and chairs the Employee Whole Health Committee.
7. Develops training materials for staff educational needs.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Social Science Program Coordinator/PD99908S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

Health Coach Duties:

• The position works with individuals and groups throughout the facility in a client-centered process to facilitate and empower the client to develop and achieve self-determined goals related to health and wellness. Coaches support clients in mobilizing internal strengths and external resources and develops self-management strategies for making sustainable, healthy lifestyle behavior changes and more effectively managing chronic disease. .
• Coaches assist clients to use their insight, personal strengths and resources, goal setting, action steps and accountability toward healthy lifestyle change. Health Coaches both enhance wellness and assist with management of chronic disease.
• Health Coaches conduct interventions that lead to improved functioning, decreased probability of deterioration or admission, and enhanced quality of life.
• Conducts Whole Health Facilitated Groups; participate in MOVE, smoking cessation, diabetes management, hypertension clinics, mental health, and other inpatient and outpatient groups as appropriate. Provides follow-up care through telephone clinics or secure messaging between face-to-face appointments.
• Encourages and assists Veterans with the adoption of habits that are conducive to a higher quality of life and in alignment with the Veteran's goals. Identify habits and behaviors that are harmful to quality of life and related to chronic illness.
• Utilizes motivational interviewing and health coaching techniques and processes, learned through pre requisite health coach training, to assist members in developing a realistic plan to accomplish their goals. Fosters an environment of individual responsibility to maximize each Veteran's ability to adhere to a lifestyle management plan.
• Coordinates with others on the Veteran's health care team to ensure optimal patient care. Provides eligible Veterans and family members with information regarding lifestyle management including weight management, nutrition, exercise/fitness, smoking cessation, stress management, diabetes, pain management, and other appropriate conditions.

Program Development Duties:

• The position promotes the use of health coaching throughout the facility, educating internal and external customers on the benefits of a coaching approach, publicizing available resources, developing coaching clinics and groups, participating in outreach events, and serving as a champion for Whole Health Coaching.
• Health Coaches work with their facility and organization to promote healing relationships, healing environments, and a patient-centered approach to care across all service lines. They collaborate as needed with the local Primary Care teams, Healthy Living Teams, including the Health Behavior Coordinator, the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program Manager, the Veterans Health Education Coordinator and the MOVE! Coordinator.
• The following duties are performed: Develops information for Veterans about the Whole Health Group and Individual Programs. Conducts outreach activities to inform Veterans and family members of available programs.
• Meets with external stakeholders to provide information about the Whole Health Group and individual programs and access to Veterans. Collaborates with internal and external resources for supporting the Veteran's Whole Health Journey by developing resource lists for well-being support within the facility and in the local community.
• Represents the Health Care System at professional programs and/or events, or on VA or community committees or work groups addressing health coaching, including where relevant to addressing issues of culturally competent services, and routinely participates in national VHA conference calls and audio conferences on these and other issues such as motivational interviewing and other behavioral interventions to promote health.
• Maintains a close working relationship with various program officials. Coordinates and provides recommendations in the application of standards that affect the service. Provides training and troubleshooting for other health coaches in health coaching administrative processes and associated supporting issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: M-F 7:30 - 16:00, OR 8:30 - 16:30
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for limited telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Social Science Program Specialist/PD01433A
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $70,674 Per Year (GS 9)

Research Program Management, Strategic Planning and Development of Policies and Procedures 25%
Assists the ACOS/R&D with the following:
Evaluating all health-related programs and management policies pertaining to the agency; Long-term strategic planning and develops Research Service objectives (goals), priorities and timelines; Exercising delegated decision-making authority for management of the agency's research and development programs and policies; Developing initiatives in collaboration with the ACOS/R&D, the medical center, non-profit corporation VMRF, affiliate university, and Principal Investigator community to strategically shape the future of the VASDHS Research program; Evaluating the impact of current national research standards on programs; Monitoring the effectiveness of the interactive systems and procedures necessary to advance the research program in accordance with all principles, rules and regulations affecting research within the VA, and as established by outside funding agencies and oversight bodies for research conducted at VASDHS including but not limited to NIH, DoD, USDA, OSHA, and FDA; Evaluating research productivity and the contributions of individual programs to the goals of the VASDHS research program, the facility, and the VA overall.

Research Advisory Activities and Mentorship 20%
Assists the ACOS/R with the following:
Analyzes, evaluates and provides expert advice and consultation to other health scientists and physicians involved in the VASDHS Research Program:; Mentors and assists research investigators in preparing proposals that meet R&D Committee and sub-committee review process requirements, and the requirements for submission to funding agencies including VA intramural, and extramural agencies; Reviews and assesses the need for project modifications and provides guidance to principal investigators on submission of modifications; Reviews annual Merit Award progress reports, and advises/consults with principal investigators as needed on such reports; Consults with principal investigators and serves as a resource for scientific and technical issues; Recommends training to ensure competency of staff.

Supervisory Duties 25%
Has primary responsibility for the full supervision of staff comprising the Research Safety and Space Management Program Section. This position also administratively supervises the supervisor of the Veterinary Medical Unit. In addition, the employee has administrative supervisory responsibility for all non-clinician scientists at the GS-13 and GS-14 level holding VA Merit funding; this number fluctuates over time as investigators are added to, and depart, the program; Assists the ACOS R&D as required on supervision of GS-13 level Career Development Awardees; again, the number of awardees fluctuates over time; Manages administrative aspects of supervision, including: Sets annual or multi-year plans, sets priorities, coordinates work operations - ensuring workload balance among subordinate staff; develops internal communication procedures for supervised staff; Evaluates performance; develops long-range plans and determines the goals and objectives. Exercises significant responsibility in dealing with other organizations. Reviews any contract work to ensure standards and requirements are met. Directs a program or major program segment with significant resources (e.g., one at a multimillion dollar level of annual resources). Manages administrative aspects of supervision, including development of performance standards and writing position descriptions; Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests; Interviews candidates for positions. Selects non-supervisory positions and recommends selections for supervisory positions. Recommends awards and recognition; Approves within-grade increases or equivalent increases. Makes decisions on issues presented by subordinate Principal Investigators. Certifies timecards for supervised employees; Counsels employees whose performance is marginal or unsatisfactory; Initiates disciplinary actions when necessary; Hears and resolves complaints from employees. Designs and implements methods for improving productivity, efficiency and effectiveness, resolving bottlenecks and promoting teamwork and teambuilding to improve operations. Arranges for training of subordinate staff as needed.

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 04:00 p.m.
Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Health Science Officer/PD71387A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
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Starting at $131,889 Per Year (GS 14)

The Supervisory Social Science Program Specialist duties are as follows:

• Responsible for planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of his/her employees which include scheduling adequate staffing for evening and overnight shifts, 7-days a week coverage and re-arranging staff schedules to accommodate leave requests with minimal use of overtime expense.
• Responsible for coordinating training for new and existing employees in accordance with established procedures and practices. Educates and orients new staff to the program and its practices.
• Informs and educates staff regarding procedures, policies, directives, etc., and obtains needed information or decisions from the Domiciliary Chief when problems occur.
• Responsible for Environment of Care provided to the Veterans in the DRRTP; room assignment, residents' room. inspections, and has oversight for residents' assignments in maintaining a clean environment while reporting damages and other problems related to the environment.
• Oversees the Equipment Inventory Listing and prepares necessary documents to the accession and de-accession of property.
• Conducts period surveys of equipment and property to ensure that economic and efficient use is made of equipment and other property to the effective functioning of service needs.
• Recommends improvement opportunities to DRRTP Chief and implements decisions.
• Reviews and evaluates guidance on various functions and procedures, identifies problem areas and implements actions to improve procedures, eliminate problems, and conform to policy requirements.
• Prepares and submits requests such as recruitment, promotion, reassignment, disciplinary actions etc., and keeps and audit trail for requested action to ensure requested actions are accomplished in a timely manner.
• Works as a team member of the DRRTP; provides input to clinical team members as needed related to the care and treatment of Veterans in the program. The Specialist works to resolve issues related to the complexity of the patient mix as well as the unpredictability of what may occur within the treatment setting and provides crisis intervention as needed.
• Meets with Veterans to resolve issues/concerns and/or recommends follow up action and assures that documentation provided for such issues/concerns are filled out thoroughly and completely to assure timely follow up.
• Responsible for reviewing the work of Domiciliary Assistants for thoroughness and compliance to policy and care plans.
• Responsible for assigning work assignments considering difficulty, requirements, and capabilities of the subordinates; sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work for subordinates under supervision.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: Not applicable
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Social Science Program Specialist/PD05958O
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $46,696 Per Year (GS 7)

• Develops position papers and decision documents representing the position of Dentistry on a variety of complex and sensitive issues
• Researches, makes decisions and initiates actions that involve the interpretation of policy and advises on complex problems to support Dentistry leadership in preparation for meetings and hearings
• Produces final products that are high quality, accurate, meet strategic objectives, and follow VA policy within established or negotiated timeframes, to meet Department goals
• Acts as a representative for Dentistry on committees and task forces addressing national issues, assists in accurately documenting status of all actions and takes responsibility to ensure that project management is implemented
• Assists in oversight of Dentistry budget to include national funding initiatives, acquisitions, and personnel
• Conducts detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes to develop and recommend management and administrative practices to ensure the most efficient use of personnel and funds.
• Applies understanding of VA regulations and policy regarding VA Dentistry field, VISN, and national personnel, as well as those pertaining to the provision of oral health care for Veterans, in support of administrative operations across directorates.
• Serves as a point of contact in the office of Dentistry for administrative matters and independently communicates with service representatives, staff directors, or other key officials within or outside the VHA to clarify issues

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.


Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health Science Specialist/PD03431O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12-13)

The CEPC is responsible for community capacity development for suicide prevention by serving in a leadership role in communicating with, organizing and managing community partner interactions and in helping to build coalitions to implement suicide prevention programs aimed at reducing Veteran suicide at the community, state, and Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) levels. The CEPC serves as a seasoned content matter expert for suicide prevention and public health and facilitates integration of suicide prevention education throughout the community by developing and organizing community partners and coalitions aimed at reducing Veteran suicide at the local, state and VISN level. The CEPC is a subject matter expert (SME) in analysis of current community capacity and organization with a responsibility to help manage the intersection of community and facility resources effectively to support the goal of community based interventions for suicide prevention. The CEPC promotes a public health approach to
suicide prevention.

Oversees outreach to educate community partners, the media, VA and other government stakeholders to enhance the development of suicide prevention coalitions. Identifies the specific needs and interests of each group, determines the strategy for providing information, and tailors
the communications to be effective to each group. Monitors feedback and adjusts the communication and education plans accordingly. Develops and delivers education and outreach services that encompasses underserved veteran populations and expands SP coalition building in communities in the facility's geographical catchment area and may include regional/state events.

The position will facilitate planning, direction, and timely execution of policy, training, education, research and evaluation, and/or data and surveillance projects/programs pertaining to the prevention of Veteran Suicide. Oversees the revision of long-range plans, goals and objectives for the suicide prevention communication directed towards the support of coalition building.

The CEPC will work with the Public Affairs Officer, VHA Communications and external VA partners to plan, develop and disseminate suicide prevention outreach communications to enhance the work of community coalitions. This will include developing and providing suicide prevention related media/marketing, including interviews (print or broadcast), social media postings, and communication campaigns (Paid/PSAs). The CEPC will disseminates program evaluation and surveillance data related to suicide prevention with community partners to internal and external stakeholders in conjunction with the clinical arm of SP 2.0.

Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: No
Telework: Ad-Hoc authorized. A supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Social Science Program Coordinator/PD70600A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

As the Supervisory Social Science Program Specialist, the incumbent will be responsible for providing direct supervision over Training Team staff in accomplishing the work of the unit. The incumbent develops guidelines and resolves procedural issues, plans and distributes work, keeps track of the status and progress of assignments, provides training reports, conducts reviews and analyses, provides instruction and guidance to employees. The Supervisory Social Science Program Specialist reports to the Supervisory Training Specialists

Duties Include but are not limited to:

• Supervises Training staff by providing administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit.
• Performs administrative and human resource management functions relative to staff supervised.
• Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through both formal and informal performance management evaluations.
• Observes staff's performance, providing performance and productivity input and taking appropriate steps to recommend and/or effect changes when needed to enhance employee and section performance.
• Keeps staff informed of any deviations from the standards and communicates with employees concerning their performance throughout the rating period.
• Completes performance appraisals on all employees in accordance with guidelines.
• Resolves informal complaints and grievances.
• Recommends personnel actions, including disciplinary and performance based actions.
• Reviews and approves/disapproves leave requests.- Assures subordinates are adequately trained to perform their assigned duties, recommending additional training when needed or required to enhance employee development.
• Makes recommendations for recognition of special contributions and/or superior performance by employees.
• Assures that employees are trained or otherwise familiar with duties/responsibilities and OMHSP Policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Tour of duty is typically administrative hours. Flexible schedule may be available after training. VCL has multiple tours that cover our 24/7/365 operations (this does include Holidays). Tour is subject to change based on program needs.
Remote Position: Yes
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Social Science Program Specialist/PD06809A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

This position serves as Health Science Specialist - Research Study Coordinator within the Research and Development (R&D) Service. The VA Research Program strives to promote Veteran-centered care to improve patient experiences and outcomes across VA healthcare and community settings, and to advance value-driven care by providing Veterans the highest quality care at the lowest financial burden. The Research Study Coordinator manages clinical tests, collects data, and recruits and manages subjects for clinical trials while providing high-level technical support of projects in a comprehensive research setting. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Manages Clinical Tests and Collects Data

• Collects and analyzes data, educates, and interacts with study participants and leadership
• Provides detailed and summary information and recommendations for further actions based on the data
• analysis
• Manages implementation, control and reporting on clinical tests
• Implements data collection and monitors protocols for difficult clinical research studies
• Administers or monitors administration of tests and measurements required by project design
• Records data from samples and specimens to ensure that all tracking data is organized and is monitored during the progress of the study
• Identifies test results and trends requiring further analysis
• Maintains all study and regulatory records
• Prepares project and statistical reports for review process

Recruits and Manages Candidates for Clinical Trials

• Oversees, screens, and evaluates recruitment of candidates for clinical research studies via telephone and/or in person
• Uses objective rating techniques to identify potential candidates for participation in study where project design is complex
• Performs informed consent process throughout the study and continuously educates participants on study processes and procedures
• Performs day-to-day activities related to conducting and overseeing participant interviews and follow-up
• Coordinates study participant randomization to treatment, works closely with the Research Pharmacy on study drug provision

Research Project Support

• Assists supervisor with managing the routine, day-to-day activities, and administration of the project
• Plans, develops, completes, and submits on time all required documentation/ paperwork/forms for initial and continuing human subject's review
• Analyzes processes and documentation to ensure compliance with all technical, regulatory requirements, and information safety regulations
• Conducts quality assurance evaluations for project data and clinical research instruments, as applicable.
• Establishes and monitors remediation plans to correct deficiencies
• Drafts detailed and summary reports for presentation at meetings and conferences and for publication in peer reviewed journals
• Compiles and produces educational and training materials; determines contents needed for training binders and tools

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 08:00 a.m. to 04:30 p.m.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9-11)

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-09. At the GS-07 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-09. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds.

The position works with individuals and groups throughout the facility in a client-centered process to facilitate and empower the client to develop and achieve self-determined goals related to health and wellness. Coaches support clients in mobilizing internal strengths and external resources and develops self-management strategies for making sustainable, healthy lifestyle behavior changes and more effectively managing chronic disease. While health and wellness coaches do not diagnose conditions, prescribe treatments, or provide psychotherapeutic interventions, they provide expert guidance and may offer resources from nationally recognized authorities.

Contacts eligible participants for enrollment and explain the health coaching process.

Provides health coaching for Veterans in order to reduce or eliminate high-risk behaviors while increasing healthy ones.

Conducts interventions for Veterans using one-on-one, couple, or group modalities in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Conducts Whole Health Facilitated Groups; participate in MOVE, smoking cessation, diabetes management, hypertension clinics, mental health, and other inpatient and outpatient groups as appropriate.

Provides follow-up care through telephone clinics or secure messaging between face-to-face appointments.

Actively guides Veterans in the exploration of core elements of personal health planning through individual and group based programs.

Encourages and assists Veterans with the adoption of habits that are conducive to a higher quality of life and in alignment with the Veteran's goals. Identify habits and behaviors that are harmful to quality of life and related to chronic illness.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am- 4:30pm)
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $51,425 Per Year (GS 7)

This position is located within the Research Department at the Charles George VA Medical Center. The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• This position supervises Research Health Science Specialists working on studies in the
  CSP and Operational Studies Portfolio at the CGVAMC site.
• The incumbent provides technical and administrative supervision to a unit of GS7-GS11 Research Health Science Specialists, policies and priorities are being followed; develops performance standards; and evaluates work performance of subordinates.
• The incumbent gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.
• The incumbent hears and resolves minor complaints from employees; refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager; effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious cases.
• The incumbent interviews candidates for positions in the unit; recommends appointments, promotions, and reassignments to unit positions; identifies
  and provides for training needs; and finds ways to improve production or increase the
  quality of work within the area of authority.
• Implement data collection and monitor protocols for difficult clinical research studies. Administer or monitor administration of tests and measurements required by project design.
• Record data from samples and specimens to ensure that all tracking data is organized and is monitored during the progress of the study.
• Identify test results and trends requiring further analysis.
• Coordinate the accomplishment of the scientific (merit) review and evaluation of research programs to provide recommendations or decisions for program strategies, modifications, budgeting, or improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0730 - 4:30PM
Telework: Approved for Ad-Hoc Telework
Compressed Work Schedule: Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Research Health Science Specialist/PD044700
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)