Biologist Scientist Administrator (Program Officer & Scientific Review Officer)
Biologist Scientist Administrator (Program Officer & Scientific Review Officer)
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Baltimore, MD
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Duties
This announcement will be used to fill the following positions within the NIH:
As a Biologist Scientist Administrator (Program Officer), you will perform the following tasks:
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
To qualify for a Biologist (Program Officer/Scientific Review Officer), GS-0401 position, you must have:
Direct/Independent Research Qualifying Experience - Applicants must meet all experience requirements in this section:
Research Administration/Extramural Qualifying Experience - Applicants must meet all experience requirements in this section:
Direct/Independent Research Qualifying Experience
Applicants must meet all experience requirements in this section.
OR
Research Administration/Extramural Qualifying Experience
Applicants must meet at least three (3) experience requirements in this section.
Direct/Independent Research Qualifying Experience - Applicants must meet all experience requirements in this section:
OR
Research Administration/Extramural Qualifying Experience -Applicants must meet at least three (3) requirements in this section:
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. 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.
Education
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education .
Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12442881
Additional Information
This announcement will be used to fill the following positions within the NIH:
As a Biologist Scientist Administrator (Program Officer), you will perform the following tasks:
- Perform scientific and administrative reviews and analyses of applications/proposals from a programmatic viewpoint.
- Consult with and advise grantees/contractors during preparation of applications/proposals and provide guidance on program issues.
- Develop, coordinate and administer grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts established to fulfill the mission of the Branch and Division.
- Visit universities, research institutions, commercial organizations, other government agencies, entrepreneur/innovation centers, and public and private organizations to promote and explain the objectives of the program.
- Provide policy direction and coordination for the planning and execution of initial scientific and technical review conducted within the Institute or Center.
- Utilize scientific knowledge and expertise to perform a variety of management functions associated with the scientific peer review of IC research, research training support activities and other contract activities.
- Manage the initial scientific and administrative review of grant, program project grant, and training grant applications as well as research project applications submitted in response to requests for applications.
- Appoint and manage review panels, including the identification of qualified reviewers to evaluate all applications and proposals and make any recommendations from IC and NIH program officials, to assemble a balanced group of experts and consultants.
- Act as the sole Federal official and agency representative by guiding the activities of a review committee and ensuring continuity in their approach toward evaluating applications, proposals, and adherence to peer review policies and procedures.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
- Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
- Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
- The position has a positive education requirement. Please provide transcripts
To qualify for a Biologist (Program Officer/Scientific Review Officer), GS-0401 position, you must have:
- Completed the requirements for a bachelor's (or graduate) degree in a biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to this position, from an accredited college or university, OR
- A combination of experience and education which includes courses comparable to a major in a biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to this position, AND have appropriate experience or additional education which demonstrates similarly appropriate skills or abilities needed to perform the duties of this position.
Direct/Independent Research Qualifying Experience - Applicants must meet all experience requirements in this section:
- independent health-related research, as evidenced by the development of health-related biological sciences research projects that are competitively or internally funded;
- primary authorship of one of the following: a) internal (i.e., within the company or organization) research report, b) patent, or c) research publication in peer-reviewed journal;
- and responsibility for significant aspects of a laboratory/research unit (e.g., establishing processes and procedures, ensuring regulatory/legal compliance, monitoring budgets).
Research Administration/Extramural Qualifying Experience - Applicants must meet all experience requirements in this section:
- reviewed grant applications, contract proposals, or other research-related works and materials for compliance with requirements and appropriateness;
- applied scientific knowledge to place the proposed health-related biological sciences research project in its relation to the current state of research being done in the subject matter area and the organization's priorities; and
- responded to issues and concerns about specific applications or proposals pertaining to assigned program areas.
Direct/Independent Research Qualifying Experience
Applicants must meet all experience requirements in this section.
- management of independent health-related biological sciences research projects (e.g., R01 grant, R01 equivalent grant or contract, or comparable project) with a defined budget and staff;
- supervised or led graduate researchers/technicians;
- served as primary or corresponding author on publications in refereed journals, presenting published work to scientific organizations, and/or teaching graduate-level courses in biological sciences or health-related disciplines; and
- served as a reviewer on peer-reviewed panels or journals.
OR
Research Administration/Extramural Qualifying Experience
Applicants must meet at least three (3) experience requirements in this section.
- summarized the results of the scientific or technical merit review of grant applications or contract proposals;
- assessed the scientific and/or technical progress of awarded grants and/or contracts to determine effectiveness of support and achievement of objectives;
- evaluated assigned program portfolios to identify new concepts, programs, or initiatives to support program planning and administrative functioning in relation to an organization's priorities;
- formulated and developed new Funding Opportunity Announcements or Program Announcements (e.g., RFAs, RFPs, or a combination of these) to achieve objectives;
- administered the review of grant applications, contract proposals, health related biological sciences research project applications or research reports submitted in response to requests for applications, multicenter clinical trial applications, and contract proposals.
Direct/Independent Research Qualifying Experience - Applicants must meet all experience requirements in this section:
- directing at least two health-related biological sciences research projects (e.g., R01 grant, R01 equivalent grant or contract, or comparable project) with separate staff and budgets;
- experience demonstrating extensive scientific expertise by providing leadership, guidance, and direction to researchers;
- coordinating committee and teaching activities and organizing and presenting sessions at national scientific meetings/conferences; and
- serving as an appointed member of a scientific peer review panel or editorial board, or similar private sector leadership position.
OR
Research Administration/Extramural Qualifying Experience -Applicants must meet at least three (3) requirements in this section:
- organized and conducted workshops, conferences, symposia, or similar activities to foster the aims of the program, to facilitate communication among investigators, or to advise on the status of progress and emerging directions of research in the assigned program area;
- evaluated program activities for a portfolio of health-related biological sciences research projects, research programs, other grants/awards, cooperative agreements, and/or contracts in the assigned program area to support an organization's program planning and priority setting;
- recommended funding plans for initiatives and/or establish the criteria and standards for a review panel;
- managed the initial scientific and administrative review of grant applications and/or center grants, program project grants, and training grant applications;
- appointed and managed review panels to include identifying qualified expert Reviewers;
- established the evaluation criteria used to assess all applications and proposals.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. 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.
Education
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education .
Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12442881
Additional Information
- This position is designated as a " non-emergency/teleworker " position and the selected candidate will be considered a " non-emergency/teleworker " employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
- A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
- NIH may repay certain outstanding Federally insured student loans to facilitate the recruitment and retention of highly qualified people. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
- PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should also apply online to this announcement in order to receive consideration.
- A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
- A newly appointed or reappointed individual may receive a recruitment incentive. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations. - A current federal government employee may receive a relocation incentive if moving from a different geographic location. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
- At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities : [telework (work from home on a regular basis or ad hoc basis but reports to the office at least once a week/two days a pay period), compressed schedules, flexible schedules].
- We may make additional selections for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s). Clearance of CTAP/ ICTAP will be applied for similar positions.
- If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/topics/fd.html .
- The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program ( E-Verify ). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
- The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
- Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process.
- Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.
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