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This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
This announcement serves as a public notice to appoint individuals under the Senior Biomedical Research and Biomedical Product Assessment Service Authority.
05/20/2024 to 06/19/2024
$159,950 - $275,000 per year
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Few vacancies in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
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HHS-ASPR-PN-24-12397854
790461400
This is a public notice to appoint individuals under the Senior Biomedical Research and Biomedical Product Assessment Service Authority.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
The Director of the Division of Research, Innovation & Ventures (DRIVe), within the Office of BARDA, under the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness & Response (ASPR) will perform the following duties:
In consultation with the BARDA Director and the Director of MCM Programs, defines, organizes, directs and manages DRIVe and all assigned resources to ensure a collaborative and comprehensive HHS strategy.
Arranges for the execution of and supervises DRIVe projects which are assigned to ASPR Divisions, HHS Departments, other U.S. Government activities, individuals, private business entities, educational institutions, or research institutions, giving consideration to the primary functions of ASPR Divisions and HHS Departments.
Functions as an interface between BARDA, entrepreneurs, start-up firms, not-for-profits and commercial technology companies to increase HHS, ASPR, BARDA and DRIVe access to leading-edge technologies and technical talent.
Identifies technology investment priorities while considering preparedness and response needs and national health priorities, including anticipating potential future needs. Considers the industrial or commercial base necessary to meet the needs and directly engages through public private partnerships in research and development opportunities to foster new medical countermeasure innovation for life saving national security needs.
Supports development and submission of DRIVe's budget needs and status to MCM Program Director to support various financial related requests.
Recommends courses of action to the MCM Program Director or as requested, takes courses of action to resolve major problems and concerns including those that may be sensitive in nature and require particularly delicate negotiation or other forms of resolution.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov.
Note: Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application. Education was completed successfully before the applicant can be appointed.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon multiple factors, including funds availability. If authorized, certain incentives may require you to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a period of up to 3 years. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Incentives may include the following: moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentive; student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work experience or prior uniformed military service, etc.
Bargaining Unit Position: NO
Research position: YES
Drug Screening Required: YES
Incumbent must submit to and successfully pass a urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment.The incumbent will also be subject to unannounced random drug testing for the duration of their time in this position.
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Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an CTAP/ICTAP eligible see http://opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public.
Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the application questionnaire 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.
This is a Public Notice: All candidates will be referred to the hiring agency.
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.
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To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12397854
Cover Letter: A cover letter is required to be submitted with your application package.
Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:
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.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
*To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
*Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
*It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date 06/19/2024.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account at https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link, and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account at https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/19/2024.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.
You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
HHS has a Critical Preparedness and Response Mission: we protect the American people from health threats, research emerging diseases, and mobilize public health programs with domestic and international partners. HHS' 24/7 Secretary's Operations Center (SOC) unites highly trained experts, well established processes, and state-of-the-art technology to coordinate resources and information as HHS responds to emergencies worldwide.
Every HHS employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through voluntary temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other HHS programs and activities while colleagues respond.
In addition to their everyday work, HHS offers employees the opportunity to contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/790461400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Office of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), provides an integrated, systematic portfolio approach to the research, development, manufacturing infrastructure support, introduction of innovation, and purchase of the medical countermeasures (MCMs) such as vaccines, drugs, therapies, diagnostics tools, and manufacturing platforms needed for public health medical emergency response. This position is located in the Office of the ASPR, Office of BARDA under the Division of Research, Innovation and Ventures (DRIVe).
Critical to BARDA's success is hiring and empowering an exceptional workforce, equipping teams with a broad range of resources, and linking diverse spectrums of disciplines promises to enable delivery of life saving capabilities for all Americans. This starts with exceptional leadership from BARDA's Division Directors who focus on the advanced development of medical countermeasures to increase our national health security goals by setting clear objectives, putting the necessary research and expertise into motion, coordinating and collaborating with a wide range of partners, embracing innovation and leading and supporting teams to achieve objectives. BARDA Division Director's play a critical role in ensuring ASPR is prepared and able to respond effectively, efficiently and comprehensively.
