Clarification from the agency

Only U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents are eligible to apply

Provides leadership and management to conceptualize, design, plan and execute research and program activities related to primary care, and practice improvement, and initiatives to disseminate and implement selected patient-centered outcomes research findings including the use of information technology.

Provides written solicitations to fund these initiatives in consultation with CEPI team, and manages selected initiatives as program official, or Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

Coordinates and leads efforts of multi-disciplinary staff in support of dissemination and implementation efforts for the improvement of primary health care.

Reviews and synthesizes relevant literature, prepares written summaries, and verbal briefings to support the development of dissemination and implementation initiatives related to clinical topics.

Serves as the Agency or Center representative at various meetings, and conferences that may include internal and external stakeholders, and interdepartmental workgroups and task forces as needed.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents are eligible to apply
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication
• Transcript(s) is/are required
• Position requires the completion of a Public Financial Disclosure report
• E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System
• All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 p.m., closing date of announcement
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service, unless exempt
• Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice
• One or two year trial period may be required
• Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses may be paid: NO
• Bargaining Unit Position: NO
• Drug Screening Required: NO
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized: NO
• Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized: NO
• Annual leave for non-federal service may be authorized: NO

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
Applicants must possess a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: 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.

Additional Qualification Requirements:
In addition to the Basic Requirement, a Ph.D. or other earned doctorate is required plus four (4) years appropriate post-doctoral medical, health, research experience. (Career civil service equivalent GS-14)

Documenting experience: In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.

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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.