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Job Title:Public Health Advisor (Management and Operations), GS-685-13/14/15

Department:Department Of Health And Human Services

Agency:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Job Announcement Number:HHS-CDC-OD-12-639858

SALARY RANGE:	$71,674.00 to $129,517.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Friday, April 06, 2012 to Friday, April 05, 2013
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-0685-13/15
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time - Term NTE Two (2) year
DUTY LOCATIONS:	Few vacancy(s) - Zimbabwe ZimbabweView Map Few vacancy(s) - Thailand ThailandView Map Few vacancy(s) - Ukraine UkraineView Map Few vacancy(s) - Philippines PhilippinesView Map Few vacancy(s) - Tajikistan TajikistanView Map More Locations
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:	United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American!  At the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere.  It is the principal agency for protecting the health of citizens.  Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer, and better for all Americans.

This annuncement will be used to fill positions in various geographical locations.

 

This vacancy is also being announced concurrently with vacancy announcement HHS-CDC-OM-12-636834 under merit promotion procedures.  Please review that announcement to see if you are eligible for consideration under merit promotion procedures.  NOTE:  Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.

Who May Apply:  Open to all United States Citizens.

PHS Commissioned Corps Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps (not as a career/career-conditional employee) are encouraged to apply under the merit promotion announcement indicated above.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple positions in multiple locations.

KEY REQUIREMENTS



• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Background investigation required.
• Medical and Security clearance are required.

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DUTIES:

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If selected you will: 

 

• Manage, coordinate, and evaluate all aspects of complex public health programs (logistics, budget, staffing, etc.)
• Manage personnel and workforce development issues. 
• Manage grants/cooperative agreements and comparable funding sources for contracts. 
• Perform internal control functions to manage day to day operations. 
• Serve as principal representative and provide management and operations advice and assistance to host government, international organization and grantees.  

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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Basic Qualifications:  In order to qualify applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience (at the next lowest grade) that has equipped him/her with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. This experience must be related to the work of this position and be equivalent to at least the next lowest grade level in the Federal service.

For GS-13:  Applicant must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to a least the GS-12 grade level in federal service.

For GS-14:  Applicant must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to a least the GS-13 grade level in federal service.

For GS-15:  Applicant must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to a least the GS-14 grade level in federal service.

Specialized experience is that which is directly related to the position and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, to include experience as a public health advisor serving as principle representative and providing financial accountability, internal controls and strategic planning and policy.

Foreign Education:  If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.  For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/.

Conditions of Employment:

 

1. Security and Background Requirements:  If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees.  Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.  Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action.  In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time.  Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.  False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.

 

2. E-Verify:  If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.  Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system.  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.

 

3. Direct Deposit:  All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

 

4. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

 

5. Financial disclosure statement may be required.

 

6. One-year probationary period may be required.

 

7. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid.

 

8. Bargaining Unit Position: No

 

9. Drug Screening Required: No

 

10. Recruitment Bonus may be authorized:Yes

 

11. Travel Required: Yes

 

Special Notes:

 

• Although this announcement is advertised for multiple duty locations, and grade levels, it is nt intended to convey any implication nor expectation that positions will be filled at all grade levels or locations.
• This announcement is being used to create an inventory of applicants for Public Health Advisor (Management and Operations) positions and will be used to fill immediate and future needs. Applicants are encouraged to apply early in order to maximize their employment opportunities. Your application will remain in the inventory of tentatively qualified applicants. Applicants that are among the best qualified will be referred to the selecting official for consideration as requests to fill vacancies are processed by the Human Resources Center. The first cut-off date for you to be referred will be May 7, 2012. Thereafter, additional referral lists will be generated throughout the open period as vacancies occur. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
• Term appointments may be extended up to a maximum of four years based on the needs of the agency without furhter competition. Subsequent employment for CDC positions must be through the appropriate competitive process or special employment program hiring authorities.
• Supervisory Position: This announcement may be used to fill supervisory positions.

 

Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category (Best Qualified, Well-Qualified, and Qualified). The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position.

 

Qualified candidates assigned to a category are not given numeric ratings (scores); therefore, preference eligibles receive points, as prescribed by 5 U.S.C. 3309.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.  If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.  Please follow all instructions carefully.  Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.  Category rating procedures will be used to rate and rank candidates.  The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position.  Qualified candidates will be ranked into one of three categories:  Best Qualified, Well Qualified or Qualified.

 

The Category Rating Process does not add veterans’ preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category.  Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher).  Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

 

1. Knowledge of management techniques to plan, guide, organize, and direct.

 

2. Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods and techniques of administering public health programs.

 

3. Knowledge of funding requirements to manage, oversee and monitor projects/programs.

 

4. Interpersonal skills.

 

5. Skill in written communication.

 

6. Skill in oral communication.

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BENEFITS:

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The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.  Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc.

OTHER INFORMATION:

If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility.  If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.  For more information on veterans’ preference see http://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans.

 

Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).

 

For information on "People with Disabilities" please visit http://opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp

 

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):  For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible see http://opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap.  To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position.

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HOW TO APPLY:

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To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.  Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire.  Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

 

Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov.

 

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 639858.  Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144.  Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
4. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Atlanta Customer HelpDesk at (770) 488-1725; TTY/TDD: (866) 539-4484; or by email HRCS@CDC.GOV.  The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

 

1. Your Résumé - You are encouraged to use the USAJobs online resume builder to ensure that all required information is in your resume.  If you use your own résumé, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that include beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed.

2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire

3. Other supporting documents:

     - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable

     - College Transcripts, if applicable

 

Note:  You may submit an unofficial transcript or a list of college courses completed indicating course titles, credit hours, and grades received.  An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected for the position.

 

For Résumé and Application Tips visit: http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/ResumeAndApplicationTips#icc

 

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, April 05, 2013.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Customer HelpDesk
Phone: (770)488-1725
TDD: 770-488-1228
Email: HRCS@CDC.GOV

Agency Information:
OHR Enterprise
200 Independence Ave
Suite 801
Washington, DC
20201

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.  The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.  We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.

 

You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).

Additional Duty Location Info

Few vacancy(s) - Zimbabwe ZimbabweView Map
Few vacancy(s) - Thailand ThailandView Map
Few vacancy(s) - Ukraine UkraineView Map
Few vacancy(s) - Philippines PhilippinesView Map
Few vacancy(s) - Tajikistan TajikistanView Map
Few vacancy(s) - Uganda UgandaView Map
Few vacancy(s) - Vietnam VietnamView Map
Few vacancy(s) - Sudan SudanView Map
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