| Human Subjects Protectin Scientist/IRB Chair -- Picatinny Arsenal, NJ |
Author: Barbara J. LoDico
Date: 03-02-10 15:02
Job Title: HUMAN SUBJECTS PROTECTION SCIENTIST
Department: Department Of The Army
Agency: U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command
Job Announcement Number: NEBA10095449
Salary Range: 102,377.00 - 141,726.00 USD /year
Series & Grade: YH-0601-03/03
Open Period: Monday, March 01, 2010 to Friday, March 12, 2010
Position Information: - This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - NJ - Morris County
Who May Be Considered: Status Candidates
Job Summary:
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Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
Organization(s):
US ARMY ARMAMENT RSCH, DEV & ENGR CENTER, QUAL ENG & SYS ASSURANCE DIR, PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ 07806
About the Position:
NDAA FY2010 requires the repeal of NSPS. The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is scheduled to transition from NSPS to GS or an applicable personnel system no later than January 1, 2012.
DUTIES CONTINUED: You partner with the ARDEC Human Protection Administrator (HPA) to: develop and continuously update specific IRB policies and procedures that are encompassed within the HRPP and that are related to the regulatory compliant review of research; educate the IRB members and institution's staff to foster and maintain a culture of compliance with all Federal and Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, state laws and institutional policies and procedures relevant to the protection of human subjects; and ensure the implementation of appropriate oversight mechanisms to guarantee compliance with all applicable regulations and the determinations of the IRB. You serve as a human use review specialist and ascertain whether research activities are human research by evaluating test plans and research protocols involving human research subjects.
Who May Apply: Click here for more information.
• All Federal employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment.
• Reinstatement eligibles.
• Applicants eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA)
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles.
NSPS Position: This position is covered by the National Security Personnel System. For more information on NSPS, please visit the website at http://www.cpms.osd.mil/nsps/index.html.
Key Requirements:
• U.S. Citizen
Major Duties:
As Chairperson of the Institutional Review Board (IRB), you will serve as a subject matter expert, recognized authority and primary senior level expert advisor to the Armament Research Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) Director with respect to the ARDEC Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and all matters related to human subjects' protection, and regulatory compliance. You will assure that IRB committee members comply with ethical and regulatory criteria and have effective knowledge of subject populations and other factors which can potentially contribute to a determination of risks and benefits to subjects. You assure constructive communications among the IRB members, researchers, human subjects and the Institutional Official, affirming the terms of the ARDEC assurances for protection of human subjects.
Qualifications:
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General Schedule
• ABOUT THIS POSITION:This position is located in the Strategic Quality Initiatives Branch, Quality Engineering & System Assurance Directorate. The Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) is the Armys Center of Lethality, and provides more than 90 percent of the Army's lethality to Soldiers. ARDECs mission includes: improving already fielded items, developing new items, maintaining a strong armament technology base in government, industry and academia and provide technical support to Soldiers in the field.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree directly related to this occupation and 1 year of experience directly related to this occupation equivalent to the next lower grade level.
NSPS SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To receive consideration for this position, applicants must possess 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower pay band or equivalent under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems in all aspects of the protection of human subjects, as well as Federal regulations regarding the protection of human subjects. The quality of this experience must clearly demonstrate the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary to chair an Institutional Review Board, as well as participation in or support of reviews within a research institution associated with the protection of human subjects.
• Resumes will be evaluated to ensure your experience, knowledge, skills, training and/or education meet the qualifications requirements stated in this vacancy announcement.
• Your pay will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement and will be based on your qualification, education, experience, training, and availability of funds.
• Time-in-grade restrictions do not apply to NSPS positions.
• Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume.
• Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
• PB 2/3 Positions- Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower pay band or equivalent under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems.
• Quality of experience relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background and recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must have the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level.
Other Requirements:
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• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must file annual financial statement.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
• Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.
Benefits:
The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
• Comprehensive health and life insurance
• Competitive salaries
• Generous retirement programs
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
• Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
• Paid employment related training and education
• Possible student loan repayment
• Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable
• Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
Other Information:
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• To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit.
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is 20 percent.
Other Advantages: Picatinny's location is ideal for a variety of leisure activities, including summer and winter sports. Nearby New York City offers museums, the Broadway theater district and other famous entertainment venues. Atlantic City is within driving distance and offers a wide spectrum of entertainment activities. Professional spots fans will find footballs Giants and Jets, baseballs Mets and Yankees, basketballs Knicks and Nets, to name just a few.
How To Apply:
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• Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.
• Resume must be postmarked by the closing date and received in the CPOC within 1 days.
• Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date.
• Resume must be on file in our centralized database.
• Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time.
• You must have an ACTIVE resume with the Army Centralized Resumix database before you submit your Self-nomination. If you do not have an ACTIVE resume on file, please click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create or update your resume.
Required Documents:
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• If selected, official college or university transcript must be submitted.
Contact Information:
Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil Agency Information:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283
What To Expect Next:
Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed through our Civilian Personnel On-Line web page.
EEO Policy Statement: http://www.usajobs.gov/eeo
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement: http://www.usajobs.gov/raps
Veterans Information: http://www.usajobs.gov/vi
Legal and Regulatory Guidance: http://www.usajobs.gov/lrg
Control Number: 1825761
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