Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer)

About this role

Basic Requirement: In order to qualify for a Health Specialist, GS-0601, position you must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a Bachelor's degree or graduate/higher level degree with 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). In addition to the Basic Requirement, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector as described below. To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level: Authored a patent, scientific publication, or an internal research report (i.e., within an organization) summarizing analyses and findings; Shared research through posters or oral presentations at scientific events (e.g., conferences, conventions); Communicated within a team to establish a research design, analyze data, and document findings.

To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level: Authored multiple patents, scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals, or research reports summarizing analyses and findings; Presented at scientific events (e.g., conferences, conventions) engaging in discussions with scientists to share insights, respond to questions, or exchange ideas that advance research; Monitored progress on a research project by coordinating resources and managing timelines; Initiated development and submission or research plans, funding opportunities, proposals, or applications; Evaluated research applications, proposals, or other material (e.g., reports) based on scientific and technical merit.

To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level: Published as a primary or corresponding (i.e., communicates with editors) author in research publications, book chapters, or other scientific products (e.g., reports summarizing analyses and findings, patents); Served as the lead presenter at scientific events (e.g., conferences, conventions) to advise on progress and emerging scientific direction; Oversaw research projects by coordinating resources and managing timelines; Conceptualized, initiated, and implemented scientific initiatives to enhance research efforts (e.g., multidisciplinary/cross-departmental collaboration); Evaluated research applications, proposals, or other material (e.g., reports) for compliance, relevance, and scientific/technical merit.