Job Summary

Please note: There is no pay associated with this position. This position serves as a Without Compensation Research Health Science Specialist within the Seattle VA Office of Research & Development (ORD).

Job Description

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/04/2026. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: General Experience: Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; Plan and organize work; and Communicate effectively orally and in writing. . OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have: 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. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond . 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; religions; 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: 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/.