Supervisory Research Health Science Specialist

Full Job Description

This position is located at the Charles George VA Medical Center (CGVAMC) in Research Service. Responsible for supervising all Research Health Science Specialist.

Manage clinical tests and collect data, recruit, and manage subjects for clinical trials and provide high level technical support of projects in a comprehensive research setting, providing day-to-day support for the VA Research Program and works independently, in conformance with established practices and prescribed procedures.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/10/2026.

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service.

An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.

If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement.

In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.

Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

Highly Preferred Requirement: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in any science related field.

All applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement: Basic Education Requirement: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements generally as stated in paragraph A in the individual occupational requirements.

NOTE: You must submit copies of transcripts at the time of application. Education will not be credited without documentation.

AND In addition to the Basic Education Requirement, to qualify for the GS-12 level, you must meet one of the following requirements: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: performing data gathering and analysis to support clinical research.

Directing and overseeing all research related infrastructure, project maintenance and growth of research goals and funding. Managing study documentation and forms.

Providing data to the collaborating research organizations or study sponsors. Preparing data reports for presentation and discussion; providing statistical analysis of data pulls.

OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

NOTE: You must submit copies of transcripts at the time of application. Education will not be credited without documentation.

OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond graduate level.

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Lead or Supervise Meet deadlines Reliability And Dependability Troubleshooting 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week.

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.

Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary with occasional walking, standing, and handling and carrying items such as paper and books.

There may be occasion needs to assist study participants with mobility to study location(s).

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/.

Major Duties:

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Supervisory Duties Supervises Research Health Science Specialists working on studies in the CSP and Operational Studies Portfolio at the CGVAMC site.

Provides technical and administrative supervision to a unit of GS7-GS11 Research Health Science Specialists.

Oversees the daily operation of the unit, ensures that agency policies and priorities are being followed; develops performance standards; and evaluates work performance of subordinates.

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.

Manages Clinical Tests and Collects Data Manage implementation, control and reporting on clinical tests. 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.

Maintain all study and regulatory records.

Recruits and Manages Candidates for Clinical Trials Oversee, screen, and evaluate recruitment of candidates for clinical research studies via telephone and/or in person.

Use objective rating techniques to identify potential candidates for participation in study where project design is complex.

Oversee recruitment and enrollment of participants, providing information on study objectives and constraints.

Perform informed consent process throughout the study and continuously educate participants on study processes and procedures.

Research Project Support Assist supervisor with managing the routine, day-to-day activities, and administration of the project.

Plan, develop, complete, and submit on time all required documentation/ paperwork/forms for initial and continuing human subject's review.

Analyze processes and documentation to ensure compliance with all technical, regulatory requirements, and information safety regulations.

Regularly review guidance, policies, and procedures to maintain regulatory compliance. Conduct quality assurance evaluations for project data and clinical research instruments, as applicable.

Establish and monitor remediation plans to correct deficiencies. Performs a variety of duties to maintain specialized data and implement study design. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Research Health Science Specialist/PD044700 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized