Clarification from the agency

This vacancy announcement is open to U.S. Citizens only.

As the Division Director, Global Immunization Division the incumbent will:

• Provides creative, scientific leadership to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Center for Global Health, State and local agencies, community-based organizations, national and international organizations, and other agencies in formulating, developing, implementing, and evaluating global health surveillance and prevention activities, epidemiological research and global health programs.
• As an internationally recognized expert and authority, provides consultation and leadership both internally and externally to public health experts, research scientists, physicians, and scientific administrators, continually assesses state-of-the-art technology and best practices to ensure use of the highest standards and most current methodology for implementing programs.
• Directs and manages the day-to-day operations of the Program including policy formulation and interpretation, determination of program goals and objectives, administration and direction of programs, evaluation of the program and projects, and the interpretation of program performance indicators, trends, needs, and impact of activities.
• Reviews program operations and makes decisions and advises on same. Provides supervision and guidance to the Deputy Director, Branch Chiefs, Associate Directors, and other senior Program staff on issues related to international medical, scientific, and programmatic policies and activities.
• Provides leadership and direction in development of long-range objectives and in the development and evaluation of the Program's comprehensive medical and scientific policies and programs.
• Provides overall direction for the Program in the development of new initiatives to achieve overall goals and in annual and ongoing program planning.
• Assists in ensuring the coordination of program activities such as technical assistance, surveillance, epidemiological investigations and research activities related to global health among the various branches within the Program, national organizations, other Federal agencies, and national and international organizations.
• Coordinates review of Program projects and budget initiative proposals to ensure the highest scientific quality of disease prevention proposals, and reviews activities of organizations for effectiveness and conformity with Program policies.
• Provides advice to the Director, Center for Global Health, and the Director, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and other senior Center for Disease Control and Prevention management officials on problems that require in-depth knowledge and experience in the scientific, epidemiological, and public health aspects of global disease.
• Has overall responsibility for the general professional development of the medical staff of the Program. Incumbent, with consultation from the Associate Director for Science, Branch Chiefs, other medical officers, behavioral scientists, field and international personnel, and other scientific specialists establishes policies and priorities for research and training as well as systems and strategies for research translation and dissemination of information to influence public policy and public health practice.
• Represents the Center for Global Health, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with top management at meetings, presentations, and hearings, with representatives of other agencies of the Federal Government, as well as State, academic, private, and international organizations.
• Speaks for the Program at conferences and meetings with officials and program staff at various levels including Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health and Human Services, other government agencies, 0ffice of Management and Budget, Congress, and outside public and private groups.
• Advises agency and center directors on Division program activities, research, and trends.
• Identifies and attracts top scientists and other professional staff to enhance the competence and creativity of the Program.
• Is responsible for the recruitment and training of medical epidemiologists, physicians, and senior professional program staff assigned to the Program.
• Is accountable for the professional quality of medical, technical, and programmatic performance of the Program's staff. Takes or recommends appropriate personnel actions.
• Exercises leadership to ensure that all programs under his/her direction reflect the principles of work force diversity in their management and operation in such areas asrecruitment and staffing, employee development, staff assignments, and communications.
• In addition to demonstrating personal commitment to the objectives of work force diversity, the incumbent ensures that subordinate supervisors and managers recognize the importance of their diversity enhancement responsibilities. Provides reasonable accommodations needed to best utilize qualified employees with disabilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, some CDC employees have been authorized to work virtually. However, when CDC is cleared to return back to work, you will be required to report to the location identified in the vacancy announcement for which you applied.

Qualifications

Current federal employees must be at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level to be considered for this position.

Basic Qualifications for RF-0601: Applicants must possess a degree with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. In addition to the basic qualifications requirement, a Ph.D. in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position is required.

Candidates must show clear evidence of specialized experience.

Specialized experience is that which is directly related to the position and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position, such as immunization system and vaccine preventable disease expertise in international settings, as well as planning, managing, organizing, and/or directing programs.

Typically, experience of this nature is gained at or above the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

How You Will Be Evaluated: Applicants must meet the qualification requirements as outlined above to be eligible for further consideration. You must provide detailed evidence of the experience, knowledge, skill, ability, and other personal characteristic requirements, and show how and when they were used. This evidence must include clear and concise examples that show level of accomplishment and degree of responsibility. Qualification determinations will be based on the information provided in your application and the requirements of the position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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. If hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, 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. A 2- year trial period is required.

6. Travel, transportation, and moving expenses may be paid.

7. Bargaining Unit Position: No

8. Drug Screening Required: Yes

9. Recruitment incentive may be authorized: Yes