Human Resources/Personnel

• Decision tree for Schedule B approvals


• Staffing Medical Support Authority


• Standard Operating Procedures - Using Schedule B and Title 38 Medical Support Authority


• Table comparing Schedule B vs Title 38 Medical Support Authority


• VHA CARDS Guidelines - Research Service Appointments (Schedule B, MSA)

Standard Operating Procedures

• How to request Schedule B Approval


• Justification for Use of 38 U.S.C 7405(a)(1) Medical Support Personnel Authority for Research Projects in VHA - Attachment A


• MSA New Hire Justification Memo Template
• Classification
  
  • Submitting a Classification Request
    • Request Classification form
  • Completing Optional Form 8

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 on the HROO PD FS Library 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).