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A primary purpose is to develop and test statistical applications using statistical software on a variety of research projects funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs and other funding sources and to analyze quality assessment data.
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09/09/2021 to 09/30/2021
$65,597 - $85,281 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Temporary - 4 Years
Full-time
Competitive
11
No
No
CBSS-11226948-21-TMB
613679800
ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.205) for this occupation.
Duties include but are not limited to the following: Perform a variety of activities related to the analysis, interpretation, presentation of statistical data resulting from the conduct of Medical Center research projects and quality assessments. Will effectively function on multiple concurrent research studies. The employee conducts statistical analyses of research project and hospital quality assessment data using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, SigmaPlot and/or SPius, etc.). He/she evaluates available statistical procedures to determine which will perform the desired statistical analysis, computations or output format. Design, develop, and adapt mathematical and statistical methods for .. the analysis of research data. Collect, organize, manage, analyze, and interpret highly specialized health care data from large databases. Exercise extensive technical judgment to interpret the existing documentation, assess additional information needed, select sources of appropriate data, and adapt existing systems to new requirements. The Data Manager is responsible for data retrieval, manipulation oflarge databases and logical check for errors. Use the detailed logic of interactions of data elements; select, adapt, and apply a variety of techniques and formulae which frequently involve a number of interrelated variables. Coordinate data from different databases in preparation for integrated analysis. Analyze data and generate inferences about research data based on statistical analysis. Use statistical techniques at a comprehensive professional level to solve problems and draw rational inferences. Ensure the accuracy ofmeasurements that data collected represents. Investigate sources and magnitude of error in research data. Institute protocols for quality control in the collection and maintenance of data collected in the conduct ofVASTLHCS protocols and quality assessments. Utilize mathematical and/or statistical methods to measure, correlate, and reduce to numerical form data collected in health services, epidemiological, clinical and biomedical research projects. Participate in the development of written operations and procedures for the collection, editing, verification and management of statistical data.
Work Schedule: Full Time Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description Title/PD#: Statistician (Medicine)/PD08028A
Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Typically, the incumbent may sit comfortably to perform portions of the work. However, there is periodic walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as instructional material, books, and manuals. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
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.
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.
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The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/30/2021 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11226948.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccination programs are requirements for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment. It is a requirement that all HCP receive the COVID-19 vaccination and annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption has been granted. HCP in violation of these directives may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.
HCP for purposes of the influenza vaccination program are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
HCP for purposes of the COVID-19 vaccination program refers to all paid and unpaid persons who work in or travel to VHA locations who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials, including body substances (e.g., blood, tissue, and specific body fluids); contaminated medical supplies, devices, and equipment; contaminated environmental surfaces; or contaminated air. These HCP may include, but are not limited to, emergency medical service personnel, nurses, nursing assistants, physicians, technicians, therapists, phlebotomists, pharmacists, health professions trainees (HPTs), contractor personnel, and persons (e.g., clerical, dietary, environmental services, laundry, security, maintenance, engineering and facilities management, administrative, billing, and volunteer personnel) not directly involved in patient care but potentially exposed to infectious agents that can be transmitted from HCP and patients. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time, intermittent, fee basis employees who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these locations. HCP also includes VHA personnel and contractor personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/613679800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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DUTY STATION: The position is located in the Veterans Administration St. Louis Healthcare System (VASTLHCS) John Cochran Division. The Data Manager reports directly to the Associate Chief of Staff for Research and Development and may receive guidance from the Chiefs designee (Administrative Officer for R&D).
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DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.205) for this occupation.