Supervisory Health Science Specialist
Oversees personnel, logistical, fiscal, and educational matters for the Boston Area Consolidated Laboratories (BACL) Anatomic Pathology (AP) Service; Creates, formulates, writes and reviews BACL AP Service administrative and technical policies and procedures; Prepares a variety of administrative material, committee reports, memoranda, etc.; Oversees Quality Assurance functions of the BACL AP Service, including surgical pathology, autopsy services, immunohistochemistry services, Mohs cancer surgical service, and cytopathology services; Reviews changing requirements for space, equipment, personnel, supporting material requirements, and proposed new programs; Ensures the AP laboratories are adequately supplied, and monitors economic and cost-effective use of supplies; Works with VA attorneys and the US Attorney's Office to identify and sequester patient cases under review for litigation; Coordinates and provides documentation for all Pathologists' and residents' Credentialing and Privileging activities; Performs initial examination and processing of surgical pathology specimens including fixing, gross examination, orientation, cutting and dissecting, photographing, and sectioning of patient biopsy and surgical excision specimens; Participates in the teaching of residents and medical students; Prepares all needed instruments, surfaces, and containers, reviewing the patient's clinical history; Oversees maintenance of the autopsy suite area, properly disposing of chemicals and biohazard materials; Performs frozen section microtomy and staining of specimens according to protocols in the pathology department; Monitors stain quality documentation, preparation techniques, and workflow daily and oversees and coordinates Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Service when necessary; Performs a variety of supervisory duties to include selection of new employees; plans, schedules, and conducts projects and studies; performance evaluation; provides advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; hears and resolves minor complaints and grievances; etc.; and, Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
May be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is:
Experience with knowledge and specialized education as a Pathologist Assistant that is required to examine and process surgical pathology specimens. AND Basic Requirement:
You must have successfully completed a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree, with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the Supervisory Health Science Specialist - Anatomic Pathology Manager position (i.e. clinical biology, microbiology, physiology, pre-med, medical lab technology, etc.). This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. NOTE:
Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. AND In addition to the Basic Education Requirement and Selective Placement Factor above, to qualify for this position at the GS-12 level, you must meet the following:
Experience:
You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Supervisory Health Science Specialist - Anatomic Pathology Manager, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes performing as a Pathology Assistant and as a lead or supervisor; using gross examination and sectioning procedures to illustrate and document the pathologic process; applying regulatory, licensing, and accrediting agency requirements governing clinical laboratory operations; performing quality control and quality improvement functions; interpreting specialized tests and laboratory findings; modifying or adapting established methods and procedures; maintaining complex instruments and equipment associated with pathology; utilizing permanent and frozen section techniques; training of new employees in performing functions pertaining to pathology. NOTE:
Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
CommunicationsDiagnostic Medical TestingProject ManagementQuality Management 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. 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/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday through Friday, 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
May be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is:
Experience with knowledge and specialized education as a Pathologist Assistant that is required to examine and process surgical pathology specimens. AND Basic Requirement:
You must have successfully completed a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree, with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the Supervisory Health Science Specialist - Anatomic Pathology Manager position (i.e. clinical biology, microbiology, physiology, pre-med, medical lab technology, etc.). This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. NOTE:
Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. AND In addition to the Basic Education Requirement and Selective Placement Factor above, to qualify for this position at the GS-12 level, you must meet the following:
Experience:
You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Supervisory Health Science Specialist - Anatomic Pathology Manager, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes performing as a Pathology Assistant and as a lead or supervisor; using gross examination and sectioning procedures to illustrate and document the pathologic process; applying regulatory, licensing, and accrediting agency requirements governing clinical laboratory operations; performing quality control and quality improvement functions; interpreting specialized tests and laboratory findings; modifying or adapting established methods and procedures; maintaining complex instruments and equipment associated with pathology; utilizing permanent and frozen section techniques; training of new employees in performing functions pertaining to pathology. NOTE:
Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
CommunicationsDiagnostic Medical TestingProject ManagementQuality Management 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. 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/.
- Department:
0601 General Health Science - Salary Range:
$85,428 to $111,062 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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