The Health Science Officer (Chief of Research) is a full-time supervisory position reporting to Chief of Organizational Development, Education & Research at VA Western Colorado Health Care System (WCHCS) located within VISN 19. The incumbent functions as the Director of the Research Service and formulates the goals and objectives of the research mission, both basic and clinical, of the VA Western Colorado Health Care System (WCHCS) located in Grand Junction, Colorado. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/31/2023. 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-14 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13. 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. IOR: Basic Requirements Education 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 (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-13 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Expert knowledge of advanced principles and policies of medical research standards including knowledge of medical terminology and extremity trauma care in order to make immediate policy determinations and to advise key personnel within and outside the organization. Expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods essential to plan and evaluate programs and policies and to persuade key officials to accept and implement recommendations. The incumbent must exercise significant ingenuity to manage, interpret, evaluate, and develop program requirements; explore emerging data management and infrastructure technologies and conduct tests to evaluate and incorporate advances into existing processes regarding these operations. Considerable skill is required in written and oral communications sufficient to prepare written policies, guidance and directions and to explain, defend and justify decisions and recommendations to higher level management; to lead meetings and make presentations. Extensive knowledge of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to clinical investigation programs. Expert knowledge of a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness. Expert knowledge in the broad areas of regenerative medicine, physical rehabilitation, human physiology, biomechanics, and in-depth knowledge of protocol development and statistical analysis. . You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Developing Others Financial Management Grants Management Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines Organizational Stewardship Planning and Evaluating Planning and Evaluating 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: This position is primarily sedentary 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/. ["The primary duties of the Health Science Officer position will include but not limited to: The incumbent maintains administrative oversight of the program and staff and may be involved or delegate portions of the tasks below: Hiring and training of Research staff. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances, including research integrity; develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to principal investigators and their staff related to scientific work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests. Assures that principal investigators and their staff are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations. Incumbent is delegated full authority to manage the Research Service at the Medical Center. S/he collaborates with the Director of Research Operations/ Research Administrative Officer to administer all aspects of the program. The incumbent formulates policies, establishes Research Service goals and objectives, develops long-range and short-term plans, and directs the operations of the Research Service through subordinate staff. Incumbent is responsible for a variety of administrative functions including budget administration; equipment, space, and supply management; and work force utilization. The incumbent must keep abreast of new and existing clinical, research, technical and administrative concepts and assess their impact in light of the needs and goals of the Research Service and the Medical Center. The incumbent must analyze competing demands for resources and ensure that Research Service resources are distributed in accordance with valid measures of productivity, quality, timeliness and responsiveness to customer needs and expectations. Work Schedule: Monday -Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Science Office - Chief of Research/PD136730 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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