This position serves as the Director of Human Research Protection Program (DHRPP) and is responsible for the oversight of all human research at the White River Junction VA Medical Center, VT to include Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) and National Program Offices regardless of funding. The White River Junction VA Medical Center research program consists roughly 100 distinct research protocols, more than 80 of which fall under the realm of human subjects' research.
To qualify for this position, you MUST meet the below requirements. Basic Requirement 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. NOTE: You must submit copies of transcripts with your application. Education will not be credited without documentation. AND GS-13 EXPERIENCE: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service that includes the formulation of human subject research policies and procedures as well as the overall management of the entire human subjects' research program and provides regulatory oversight of all human subjects' research. A Quality Ranking Factor* has also been requested by the facility to help determine which of the basically qualified applicants are likely to be better qualified for a position. The quality ranking factor for this position is: Must have experience working as a Human Subjects Institutional Review Board (IRB) Director, Chairperson or IRB Committee Coordinator. *Quality Ranking Factors are skills, knowledge, abilities, or other worker characteristics which could be expected to result in superior performance on the job. Quality ranking factors will not be used for screening but may be used as ranking criteria. Applicants with higher proficiency levels may rank above those with lower proficiency levels on a quality ranking factor. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Communications Managing Human Resources Organizational Awareness Problem Solving Quality Ranking Factor Research IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; 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. Physical Requirements: Work often requires intensive concentration. The work is mainly sedentary; however, travel will be required at times. No special physical demands are required to perform this work. The position may be required to work weekends and other irregular tours of duty. Typically, the position may sit comfortably to perform portions of work, however there is periodic walking to and from the Research building to the main hospital, within the research building, standing, bending, carrying of light items such as files, policy and committee meeting binders, books, etc. 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/.
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties include, but are not limited to the following. Human Subjects' Research Program Management - 25% The DHRPP is responsible for the formulation of human subject research policies and procedures as well as the overall management of the entire human subjects' research program at the White River Junction VAMC. The DHRPP must analyze incoming information, interpret changing regulations and various oversight mandates to develop the program. This program will continually change as new congressional mandates and laws evolve. Human Subjects' Research Personnel Administration & Supervision - 25% The position directs the personnel management program for Human Subjects' Research Program of the R&D Service in coordination with the authorized servicing HR office The position coordinates the personnel management program for the Human Subjects' portion of the R&D Service, on matters involving recruitment, promotions, awards, position classification, training, supervision, and disciplinary actions in accordance with guidance obtained by the servicing HR office. Human Subjects' Research Program Development - 25% Individual Project Management The DHRPP will ultimately be the responsible party for the regulatory oversight of all human subjects' research that the WRJVAHCS is engaged in. This means ensuring that specific projects meet the regulatory requirements prior to being opened at our facility. This requires using various metrics to ensure an adequate assessment of each research project prior to final approval. Director of VINNE - 25% The DHRPP is also the Director of VINNE. VINNE is responsible for reviewing and approving all human subjects' research that is not followed by another IRB prior to implementation. This currently includes research that is occurring at the WRJVAMC as well as in Maine and the Manchester NH VAMC. As the Director of VINNE the DHRPP is responsible for ensuring that the committee is structured, run and follows all applicable laws and directives governing VA human subjects' research. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved