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Standard Operating Procedures

WOC Appointments

Use the eligibility guide to determine if a WOC is appropriate. For further information contact your local HR office.

Nationally Classified Position Descriptions

Below is a list of currently approved PDs

Scientific PDs

  • Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal) GS-0404-05 Target 07
  • Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Microbiology) GS-0404-05 Target 07
  • Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Research Lab Manager) GS-0404-09
  • Data Scientist GS-1560-13 Target 14
  • Data Scientist GS-1560-09 Target 11 Target 12
  • Health Science Specialist (Research Database Manager) GS-0601-12
  • Health Science Specialist (Research Study Coordinator) GS-0601-09 Target 11
  • NODES
    • Health Science Specialist – NODES Coordinator GS -601-11
    • Health Science Specialist – NODES Program Coordinator/Senior NODES Coordinator GS 12
  • Statistician (Health) GS-1530-14
  • Student Trainee (Biological Sciences) GS-0499-03 Target 05
  • Student Trainee (Biological Sciences) GS-0499-05 Target 07
  • Student Trainee (Mathematical Sciences) GS-1599-05 Target 07
  • Student Trainee (Medical & Health Sciences) GS-0601-05 Target 07
  • Student Trainee (Social Sciences) GS-0199-05 Target 07

Administrative PDs

  • Budget Analyst GS-0560- 9 T 11
  • Budget Technician GS-0561-07
  • Health System Specialist (Research Committee Manager) GS-0671-07T11
  • Technology Transfer Specialist GS-0601-12T13

Upon request, nationally classified positions are available at HROO PD FS Library - Power BI (powerbigov.us) through the research office. If you wish to access a PD, please contact your local research office administrative officer (AO).

Local AO contacts can be found on the ORD intranet site at vaww.research.va.gov/about/national_directory.cfm (If you have intranet access, copy and paste the following URL into your browser).



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