What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
Summary
This position is located within the Office of Research and Development (ORD) at VA Headquarters in Washington DC. The position supports the joint Merit Review Program (MRP) for the Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development (BLR&D) service and the Clinical Sciences Research and Development (CSR&D) service.
Duties
*** This vacancy may be filled in Washington, DC, or a location to be determined in a VA facility or other VA-leased space***
Duties include but may not be limited to:
Work Schedule:
Full Time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Available)
Telework: Available (applicant is required on site 50% of work schedule per pay period)
Remote: This is not a remote position.
Virtual: the employee may work at a VA facility or other VA-leased space other than the facility that is hiring the employee and is authorized for telework up to 50%
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
QUALIFICATIONS
To apply for this position, you must have the following qualifications:
Specialized Experience:
Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is typically in or related tot he work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS 13) in the normal line of progression for the occupation on the organization.
At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS 13) in the Federal Service that includes performing the following duties: Establishing policies and procedures for peer review of medical research.; Analyzes funding results for recommended medical research projects.; Processes actions utilizing a computerized processing program.; Oversees budget and coordinates with financial staff. (Resume(s) must clearly support the duties and experience required for this position. We will not make assumptions regarding experience.)
You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary, but some slight physical effort may be required.
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/.
Education
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
VHA Central Office - Discovery, Education and Affliate Networks
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420
US
This position is located within the Office of Research and Development (ORD) at VA Headquarters in Washington DC. The position supports the joint Merit Review Program (MRP) for the Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development (BLR&D) service and the Clinical Sciences Research and Development (CSR&D) service.
- This vacancy may be filled in Washington, DC, or a location to be determined in a VA facility or other VA-leased space*** Learn more about this agency
Duties
*** This vacancy may be filled in Washington, DC, or a location to be determined in a VA facility or other VA-leased space***
Duties include but may not be limited to:
- Facilitates linkages between the administrative and scientific needs.
- Providing oversight to assigned program activities.
- Provides guidance to Field staff on polices.
- Develops program outcome measures.
- Ensures review board members receive annual ethics training.
- Responds to questions from potential investigators regarding the application and review process.
- Analyzes proposal status reports and statistical data.
Work Schedule:
Full Time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Available)
Telework: Available (applicant is required on site 50% of work schedule per pay period)
Remote: This is not a remote position.
Virtual: the employee may work at a VA facility or other VA-leased space other than the facility that is hiring the employee and is authorized for telework up to 50%
- This recruitment is set to close at the end of day once 75 applications have been received, which may be earlier than the actual closing date.***
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- You may be required to serve a probationary period
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
QUALIFICATIONS
To apply for this position, you must have the following qualifications:
Specialized Experience:
Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is typically in or related tot he work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS 13) in the normal line of progression for the occupation on the organization.
At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS 13) in the Federal Service that includes performing the following duties: Establishing policies and procedures for peer review of medical research.; Analyzes funding results for recommended medical research projects.; Processes actions utilizing a computerized processing program.; Oversees budget and coordinates with financial staff. (Resume(s) must clearly support the duties and experience required for this position. We will not make assumptions regarding experience.)
You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
- Grants Management
- Project Management
- Research
IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary, but some slight physical effort may be required.
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/.
Education
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
VHA Central Office - Discovery, Education and Affliate Networks
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420
US
