These Public Health Analyst positions are located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The duty location for these positions is Rockville, MD.
HRSA currently has multiple Public Health Analyst positions available that provide targeted support for the opioid crisis throughout specific Bureaus and Offices in the Agency.
Summary
These Public Health Analyst positions are located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The duty location for these positions is Rockville, MD.
HRSA currently has multiple Public Health Analyst positions available that provide targeted support for the opioid crisis throughout specific Bureaus and Offices in the Agency.
This is a Direct-Hire Authority position, traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy. This position is also open to PHS Commissioned Corps Officers. PHS Commissioned Corps (CC) Officers will be referred as CC personnel and not as a candidate for conversion to a permanent federal appointment.
This Direct Hire recruitment is to fill positions based on a critical hiring need resulting from the outbreak and spread of the opioid crisis, which has caused a public health emergency. As such, all applicants who meet the public health competencies and the minimum specialized experience qualifications related to opioid addiction, prevention, and treatment service delivery will be referred to hiring managers for further consideration.
This position is a mission critical occupation and is responsible for analyzing public health programs, policies and procedures to ensure that Health Resources and Services Administration meets its mission, goals and objectives.
As a Public Health Analyst providing support for the opioid epidemic, you will perform analytical work contributing to planning, development, execution and improvement of national health programs in the field of opioid abuse treatment. Your responsibilities require a keen understanding of the interrelationships with opioid addiction, prevention, treatment and related public health organizations and stakeholders at the Federal, State, and local level.
Specifically, you will:
Identify emerging health issues and developments in public health programs, especially in the substance abuse arena, including opioid use disorders.
Utilize experience, judgment, and knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts and accepted practices related to treatment models to develop opioid treatment programs and ancillary services.
Develop and implement strategies to disseminate knowledge obtained through program developments in order to advance program goals and objectives to meet public needs for opioid abuse treatment projects and related initiatives.
Serve as a point of contact for information related to opioid program evaluation activities and in the measurement of program outcomes.
Analyze and identify specific concerns or conditions of relevance and importance to the mission and activities of the organization.
Monitor trends and encourages program approaches, using state-of-the-art and science innovation
Represent and communicate the ideas and priorities of the organization pertaining to public health programs, including substance abuse and opioid treatment programs.
Identify operational project needs and resolve issues in collaboration with the appropriate program officer or grant management and contract management official.
Males ages 18 through 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
Background investigation required.
PHS Commissioned Corps applicants must submit current personnel orders.
Financial disclosure statement is not required.
A one year probationary period may be required.
Position is not in the Bargaining Unit.
Drug Screening is not required.
Recruitment incentives are not authorized.
Student loan repayment incentive is not authorized.
Travel, transportation and relocation expenses will not be paid.
Qualifications
These positions may be located in any of the following Bureaus or Offices:
Bureau of Health Workforce - BHW helps America build a health care workforce prepared and eager to improve the public health by expanding access to quality health services and working to achieve health equity.
Bureau of Primary Health Care - BPHC funds Health Centers in communities, providing access to high quality, family oriented, and comprehensive primary and preventive health care for people who are low income, uninsured, or living where health care is scarce. Health centers provide care on a sliding fee scale and see patients without regard for their ability to pay.
Federal Office of Rural Health Policy - FORHP promotes better health care service in rural America. The Office works both within government at federal, state and local levels, and with the private sector, with associations, foundations, providers and community leaders to seek solutions to rural health care problems.
Maternal and Child Health Bureau - MCHB administers the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant to States and discretionary grants that ensure that the Nation's women, infants, children, adolescents, and their families, including fathers and children with special health care needs, have access to quality health care.
To qualify for this position, you must meet ALL of the following requirements by the closing date: 06/08/2018
Basic Requirements for all Public Health Program Specialist Series, 0685 positions require that you demonstrate specialized experience in each of the following five competencies:
1. Knowledge of organizational, operational, and programmatic concepts and practices applied by public, private, or nonprofit agencies and organizations engaged in public health or other health-related activities.
2. Knowledge of the methods, processes, and techniques used to develop and deliver public health or health-related programs in State and local settings.
3. Knowledge of a specialized public health program.
4. Knowledge of, and skill in, the application of administrative or analytical methods and techniques necessary for working within the framework of a public health or related organization and carrying out specific program functions;
5. Skill in oral and written communications, gathering and conveying information, making oral presentations, and preparing reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
In order to qualify for this GS-12 Public Health Analyst position, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-11 level in the federal service. Examples of qualifying experience include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis:
Monitoring opioid addiction, prevention, and treatment services programs for effectiveness and provide reports on potential issues, deficiencies, etc.;
Collecting and compiling qualitative and quantitative data related to opioid addiction, prevention and treatment service delivery data and provide summary report of findings; and
Providing technical assistance and guidance to internal and external stakeholders at the state and local level on public health legislation, policies, procedures and regulations related to the opioid health crisis.
In order to qualify for this GS-13 Public Health Analyst position, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-12 level in the federal service. Examples of qualifying experience include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis:
Conducting short and long term strategic planning for opioid treatment service delivery programs, initiatives and special projects;
Establishing program standards, policies, strategies, goals, and evaluation plans for opioid addiction, prevention and treatment programs;
Collecting and interpreting data and information related to cultural, environmental, social, economic, and other factors that impact opioid service delivery programs to identify and implement solutions; and
Coordinating and leading workgroups, focus groups, learning sessions, etc. for stakeholders at state and local levels to facilitate the promotion and improvement of opioid service delivery programs public health programs to underserved populations.
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; community; student; social). If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Applications received as a result of job fairs, recruitment events, and emergency hiring mechanisms in support of this hiring initiative will also be accepted during the duration of the direct-hire authority.
**Applicants please note: the certificates issued from this announcement may be used to make additional selections across the Department of Health and Human Services.**
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other differences.
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. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
E-Verify: HRSA participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their social security numbers.
Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Creditable Service: A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for annual leave for prior work experience directly related to the duties of the position being filled. The use of this service credit is at the discretion of the selecting official and must be finalized prior to selectee's entrance on duty. For more information, please click here.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/ Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): Click here for information on how to apply as an CTAP/ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy the displaced Federal employee must be found well-qualified.
HRSA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. Telework eligibility may be discussed during the interview process.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This is a Direct-Hire Authority position, traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy. Veterans' Preference does not apply to direct hire recruitment procedures.
Your application will be reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, will be referred for consideration in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Direct Hire Authority.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAMS - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and methods of opioid treatment programs to provide consultation, technical assistance and training on the administration and compliance of program activities, including analysis & evaluation for such programs at Federal, State & local government levels.
RESEARCH AND EVALUATION- Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - Designs, implements and manages multiple or ongoing programs/projects, and directs the related resources, personnel and activities.
STRATEGIC PLANNING - Supports organizational goals and objectives in accordance with strategic and/or operations plans.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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 either HRSA's Office of Human Resources at (301) 443-3780 or by email: askhr@hrsa.gov or HRSA's Reasonable Accommodation programs at (301) 443-2538 or by email: RA-Request@hrsa.gov. You must contact the Reasonable Accommodations Program prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 7:30AM to 4:00PM EST (except Federal holidays).
Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete online Application Package which includes:
A current Resume - For resume writing guidance, please visit USAJOBS Resources Center or view their video tutorial. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that include beginning and ending dates (month/year) for paid and non-paid work experience, including the average number of hours worked per week for each job title listed. You must also ensure that the duties performed are clearly matched to each period of employment. If we cannot determine that you have performed qualifying duties for at least one year, then you may be rated ineligible.
A complete Assessment Questionnaire
Other supporting documents to be submitted with application:
Personnel Orders: PHS Commissioned Corps Officers must submit a copy of latest personnel orders in lieu of SF-50.
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), if current or former Federal employee.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/08/2018 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Applicants please note: To assist us with an expeditious application review process, please do not submit any of the documentation listed below unless specifically requested in the announcement. The following documents are not required and do not need to be submitted with your resume:
Diplomas of any type (When education documents are required, you must submit unofficial transcripts)
Letters of Recommendation, Reference, or Congratulations, etc...
General training documents or certificates of completed training (Except Contract Specialist positions when requested in the announcement)
Any documents with a picture of the applicant (Except medical or nursing licenses when requested in the announcement)
Awards documentation including SF-50s for Awards
Performance Appraisals (Only CTAP/ICTAP eligible applicants need to submit their latest performance appraisal)
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
US
Next steps
Once your online questionnaire is received you will be sent an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will update your status after each key stage in the application process has been completed. You may also check the status of your application through your USAJobs profile. check the status
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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 either HRSA's Office of Human Resources at (301) 443-3780 or by email: askhr@hrsa.gov or HRSA's Reasonable Accommodation programs at (301) 443-2538 or by email: RA-Request@hrsa.gov. You must contact the Reasonable Accommodations Program prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 7:30AM to 4:00PM EST (except Federal holidays).
Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete online Application Package which includes:
A current Resume - For resume writing guidance, please visit USAJOBS Resources Center or view their video tutorial. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that include beginning and ending dates (month/year) for paid and non-paid work experience, including the average number of hours worked per week for each job title listed. You must also ensure that the duties performed are clearly matched to each period of employment. If we cannot determine that you have performed qualifying duties for at least one year, then you may be rated ineligible.
A complete Assessment Questionnaire
Other supporting documents to be submitted with application:
Personnel Orders: PHS Commissioned Corps Officers must submit a copy of latest personnel orders in lieu of SF-50.
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), if current or former Federal employee.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/08/2018 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Applicants please note: To assist us with an expeditious application review process, please do not submit any of the documentation listed below unless specifically requested in the announcement. The following documents are not required and do not need to be submitted with your resume:
Diplomas of any type (When education documents are required, you must submit unofficial transcripts)
Letters of Recommendation, Reference, or Congratulations, etc...
General training documents or certificates of completed training (Except Contract Specialist positions when requested in the announcement)
Any documents with a picture of the applicant (Except medical or nursing licenses when requested in the announcement)
Awards documentation including SF-50s for Awards
Performance Appraisals (Only CTAP/ICTAP eligible applicants need to submit their latest performance appraisal)
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
US
Next steps
Once your online questionnaire is received you will be sent an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will update your status after each key stage in the application process has been completed. You may also check the status of your application through your USAJobs profile. check the status
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
