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Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement (CEPI), Division of Practice Improvement Science and Implementation (DPISI).
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Overview
- Job closed
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Open & closing dates
10/11/2018 to 11/15/2018
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Salary
$114,590 - $148,967 per year
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Pay scale & grade
RG 00
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Temporary - not-to-exceed 3 years with possible renewals up to 7 years
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Work schedule
Full-Time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
00
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Drug test
No
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Announcement number
HHS-AHRQ-RG-19-10312860
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Control number
513415900
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Only U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents are eligible to apply
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Duties
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.
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Requirements
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.
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.
Education
This position has an education requirement. You must 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; however, official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer. Failure to submit transcripts or indicate college courses information will cause loss of consideration for this position.
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.
Additional information
This is an Excepted Service position under Title 42. Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified persons (i.e., U.S. Citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents). No previous federal experience is required. This appointment does not confer any entitlement to conversion to a position in the competitive service.
Reasonable Accommodation: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please see Agency Contact Information for whom to contact for more info. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. You must contact the HR contact on the vacancy announcement at least three business days before the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance.
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450 form) is required. The Ethics Reform Act of 1989, Executive Order 12674, and 5 C.F.R. Part 2634, Subpart I, require individuals who are assigned to certain designated positions in the Executive Branch of the Federal Government, to file an annual Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450 Form). Please be advised that you will receive an OGE-450 form and it is required that you complete and return this form. A formal official job offer cannot be extended until you have submitted this form and been cleared by AHRQ's ethics officials. As an AHRQ employee, you will also be required to file an annual Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450). In addition, you may be required to: (1) divest of certain financial interests, or (2) maintain certain financial interests below the de minimis levels of: (1) $15,000 (individual stock) and (2) $50,000 (stocks or sector-specific mutual/exchange traded fund combined). 5 C.F.R. 2640.202.
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.
Selective Service:
The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12/31/59 who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment to this position. For further information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit http://www.sss.gov/.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete Application
Package, which includes:
- Resume
- College transcripts (Copies of transcripts are acceptable, however, originals will be required before entrance on duty)
- Brief statement of research interests and accomplishments
- Three references
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
EMAIL your resume along with required supporting documents to Beatriz.Canas@ahrq.hhs.gov.
Email applications are strongly preferred; if, however, an applicant is unable to access email, the application should be mailed to:
Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop Code: 6E53D
Rockville, MD 20857
Attention: Beatriz Canas
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/15/2018
Agency contact information
Beatriz Canas
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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
5600 Fishers Ln
Rockville, MD 20857
US
Next steps
When the vacancy announcement closes, an evaluation of your qualifications will be determined by a panel of experts. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration, and possible interview.
You will receive notice via email, or by mail once this process is completed.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete Application
Package, which includes:
- Resume
- College transcripts (Copies of transcripts are acceptable, however, originals will be required before entrance on duty)
- Brief statement of research interests and accomplishments
- Three references
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
EMAIL your resume along with required supporting documents to Beatriz.Canas@ahrq.hhs.gov.
Email applications are strongly preferred; if, however, an applicant is unable to access email, the application should be mailed to:
Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
5600 Fishers Lane, Mail Stop Code: 6E53D
Rockville, MD 20857
Attention: Beatriz Canas
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/15/2018
Agency contact information
Beatriz Canas
- Address
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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
5600 Fishers Ln
Rockville, MD 20857
US
Next steps
When the vacancy announcement closes, an evaluation of your qualifications will be determined by a panel of experts. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration, and possible interview.
You will receive notice via email, or by mail once this process is completed.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) provides national leadership and administration of programs that enhance the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of health care services. AHRQ's Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement, Division of Practice Improvement Science, and Implementation is charged to generate new knowledge, synthesize evidence, translate science for multiple stakeholders, and catalyze practice improvement.
Agency contact information
Beatriz Canas
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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
5600 Fishers Ln
Rockville, MD 20857
US