Social Science Program Coordinator

We're Looking for a skilled Social Science Program Coordinator in the Veterans Health Administration based in Salem, Virginia. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position. and BASIC REQUIREMENTS: having successfully completed a full 4year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelors or higher degree that included a major field of study in behavioral or social science or a related discipline appropriate to this position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) OR BASIC REQUIREMENTS: having the Combination of education and experience as described above that provided me the knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) OR BASIC REQUIREMENTS: having completed four (4) years of appropriate experience which demonstrates that I have acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. (This experience must be indicated on your resume.) and In addition to meeting the Basic Education and/or Experience requirement and the English Language Proficiency you must also possess Specialized Experience and/or meet the Education requirement for this position as described below. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS11: having at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS09) in the Federal service that is related to the work of the position and that has equipped you with the knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties as a Social Science Program Coordinator. Qualifying Specialized Experience includes advising educating and assisting with planning developing and implementing a newly developed program performing data collection and analysis for assigned medical center programs experience using a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness conducting need assessments of employees to determine program needs and interests and managing program budget and responsible for purchasing a variety of products materials and goods used for promotional opportunities and activities. (This must be documented in your resume) OR EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE GS11: Successfully completed of three (3) full years of progressively higherlevel graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or Equivalent doctoral degree in the related field of the position. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED: If you do not submit your transcript your application may not be reviewed.) OR Combination of Education AND Experience GS11: Having a combination of successfully completed graduate level education (beyond the first two (2) years) and specialized experience as described above to meet total experience requirements. The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do to the work of this position. Education cannot be credited without documentation. Experience must be clearly indicated in your resume. (Transcripts Required: If you do not submit your transcript your application may not be reviewed.) You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Budget Administration Compliance Customer Service Project Management IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 3540 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Parttime 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: While some of the work is sedentary including researching writing program planning and data analysis the position will have periods of extensive walking and movement throughout the healthcare system prolonged standing and transporting light to medium weight objects. The Employee Whole Health coordinator will also be required to travel between sites (CBOCs and outlying clinics) encompassed in the healthcare system. For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at https://www.opm.gov/policydataoversight/classificationqualifications/generalschedulequalificationstandards/.

What’s on Offer

The role offers excellent opportunities for top performers to further develop their competencies as a social worker and improving the lives of people.