What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Information Specialist - Medical Library position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
Summary
The Technical Information Specialist position is located within the Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS). The primary purpose of this position is to function as an "Information Scientist", and will lead, direct, manage, and integrate information resources throughout the MVAHCS and its 13 Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Will have independent responsibility and accountability for planning, designing, and overseeing the implementation of programs, projects in information science.
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Duties
Information Scientist - 50%
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
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
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the below requirements.
Basic Requirements:
Education: A full 4-year course of study that meets all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with major study in the subject-matter field of the position to be filled.
or
Experience: Four years of experience that provided a knowledge of the basic principles, theories, practices, techniques, and terminology of a discipline or subject-matter field; an understanding of the standard methods, procedures, and techniques of research and analysis in the subject-matter field; and where appropriate, ability to read and comprehend nontechnical material in one or more foreign languages. Such experience must have been equivalent to that which would have been gained through a 4-year college curriculum.
or
A combination of education and experience as described above.
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements shown above you must also meet the following qualifications.
Specialized Experience (GS-13): You must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-12) in the Federal service, that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes synthesizing data to provide evidence based recommendations to clinicians and other healthcare staff, and serving as the principal architect (with medical library knowledge) of health science information resources throughout a health care system, may include health professions, learning and continuing education, staff education, and workforce development; processing of information science and the organization of work to review work systems/processes, identify, analyze, and recommend solutions to problems.
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 mainly sedentary, requiring the use of a computer. The work requires some physical exertion, such as periods of standing when teaching; some walking, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, or similar activities when visiting work sites; and some moderate lifting and carrying.
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
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).
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.
Minneapolis VA Medical Center
One Veterans Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55417
US
The Technical Information Specialist position is located within the Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS). The primary purpose of this position is to function as an "Information Scientist", and will lead, direct, manage, and integrate information resources throughout the MVAHCS and its 13 Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Will have independent responsibility and accountability for planning, designing, and overseeing the implementation of programs, projects in information science.
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Duties
- THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***
Information Scientist - 50%
- Directs and manages all aspects of the information science program, including strategic planning, marketing, quality management, budgeting and financial management, and space. Oversees the strategic vision, goals, services, resources, training, policies, and procedures of the Information Science Program.
- Leads, directs, manages, and integrates new technologies available for clinical use and patient care, web-based and computer-based resources and mediums for specialized research access, and non-traditional methodologies which may be considered for adoption.
- Research various clinical and administrative databases for business, legal and patient care applications. Research and recommends pharmaceutical databases to provide medication management and current evidence-based medication uses, including precedent-setting matters such as off label uses. Researches and recommends medical databases to provide current evidence-based guidance on medical management of acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Serves as the resident expert in information science with regards to accessing specialized research, research organization, indexing, reference, and instruction as well as knowledge management.
- Acts as an expert consultant for clinical staff when new, advanced, or complex information resources are required to make a clinical decision on patient care.
- Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for contracts and oversees administration of all contracts for the Education Service Line, including but not limited to contracts for information databases, software, platforms, infrastructure services, simulated patients, educator resources, and continuing education services.
- Exercises full authority and oversight of an annual information science budget.
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
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
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- 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.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the below requirements.
Basic Requirements:
Education: A full 4-year course of study that meets all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with major study in the subject-matter field of the position to be filled.
or
Experience: Four years of experience that provided a knowledge of the basic principles, theories, practices, techniques, and terminology of a discipline or subject-matter field; an understanding of the standard methods, procedures, and techniques of research and analysis in the subject-matter field; and where appropriate, ability to read and comprehend nontechnical material in one or more foreign languages. Such experience must have been equivalent to that which would have been gained through a 4-year college curriculum.
or
A combination of education and experience as described above.
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements shown above you must also meet the following qualifications.
Specialized Experience (GS-13): You must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-12) in the Federal service, that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes synthesizing data to provide evidence based recommendations to clinicians and other healthcare staff, and serving as the principal architect (with medical library knowledge) of health science information resources throughout a health care system, may include health professions, learning and continuing education, staff education, and workforce development; processing of information science and the organization of work to review work systems/processes, identify, analyze, and recommend solutions to problems.
You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
- Communications and Media
- Education and Training
- Financial Management
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 mainly sedentary, requiring the use of a computer. The work requires some physical exertion, such as periods of standing when teaching; some walking, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, or similar activities when visiting work sites; and some moderate lifting and carrying.
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
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).
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.
Read more
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Minneapolis VA Medical Center
One Veterans Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55417
US
