Supervisory Health Scientist Administrator (PO)

Full Job Description

Join one of the 24 Institutes and Centers within the NIH that awards extramural grants!

Extramural grants account for approximately 80 percent of NIH's budget and are awarded to investigators at more than 2,500 universities, medical schools, and other research organizations around the world.

To learn more about the grants process, types of grant programs, and the peer review process, visit the website for the Office of Extramural Research.

In order to qualify for a Supervisory Health Scientist Administrator (PO) GS-0601, position you must have successfully completed a full 4 year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a Bachelor's degree or graduate/higher level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.

(This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained).

You qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Published as a primary or corresponding (i.e., communicates with editors) author in research papers, books, patents, manuscripts, or reports summarizing analyses and findings that influenced strategic priorities, policies, or research direction; Served as a keynote speaker or panel chair at major scientific events (e.g., international conferences, annual conventions, interdisciplinary symposia) to influence strategic priorities, policies, or research directions; Managed a research program/portfolio, overseeing personnel, policy compliance, and alignment with established scientific direction; Mentored senior-level scientists, providing strategic direction, feedback, and development to achieve research goals; Evaluated emerging scientific fields, trends, and research quality to identify deficiencies and establish new programs that advanced research direction.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating.

Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy.

Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time.

Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12891037 Major Duties:

• Manage and coordinate all functional requirements of the organization in an Extramural Division.
• Supervise Health Scientist Administrators, other scientists, and support staff.
• Enforce general personnel management policy with regard to leave granting, recommending promotion, employee counseling and disciplinary action.
• Build a cohesive work unit, relying on principles of human resource management.
• Manage workload and project priorities and ensure timelines are adhered to.