The Health Science Officer (Chief of Research) is a full-time supervisory position reporting to Chief of Organizational Development, Education & Research at VA Western Colorado Health Care System (WCHCS) located within VISN 19. The incumbent functions as the Director of the Research Service and formulates the goals and objectives of the research mission, both basic and clinical, of the VA Western Colorado Health Care System (WCHCS) located in Grand Junction, Colorado. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/31/2023. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announce