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Classification & Qualifications General Schedule Qualification Standards

General Health Science Series, 0601

Individual Occupational Requirements

Basic Requirements

Degree: major study in an academic field related to the health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.

Evaluation of Experience for Grants Administration Positions

For positions at grades GS-12 and above involved in professional work in grants administration, qualifying experience is considered to be experience in grants administration in areas of science similar or related to the work of the position for which application is made, provided such experience involved professional judgment of a kind and level of difficulty and responsibility essential to successful performance in the position to be filled.

Related Information

Associated Group Standard

Use the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions for this series in conjunction with the Individual Occupational Requirements described below.