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Program Specialist - Research Coordinator
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 13 days ago
On-site Buffalo, NY $65K – $84K Apply by Sep 9, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJ Operations
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This position is located within the Cooperative Studies Program of the Office of Research and Development at the Buffalo, NY Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The position supports The Million Veteran Program (MVP).
What You'll Do
- →***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** NOTE: This is a TEMPORARY appointment (not-to-exceed 9/30/2027).
- →This appointment may be renewed for additional service in accordance with Agency needs for 1 additional year.
- →Temporary positions offer health insurance (if the employee is expected to work at least 130 hours per month for at least 90 days) but do not offer life insurance or retirement benefits and may be terminated at any time before the expiration date.
- →The appointment to a Temporary position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment.
- →Duties include, but are limited to, the following: Manages and oversees day-to-day activities of Million Veteran Program (MVP), including all actions related to overseeing MVP personnel, enrolling and consenting patients, the proper collection of data, and maintaining records.
- →Ensures proper collection and shipment of blood specimens.
- →Develops plans for expanding recruitment efforts within the research guidelines and MVP protocol, including working with local site communication office in Veteran outreach programs and participates in public relations activities.
- →Collaborates with Coordinating Center staff to develop and implement public relations strategies and communicate PR activities and initiatives.
- →Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 4d0e3b86-d9a0-4773-a1b5-9e02974b24f4
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