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Public Health Advisor

Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)
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Summary

This detail opportunity is the temporary assignment of an employee to a different position or set of duties for a specified period when the employee is expected to return to his/her regular duties at the end of the assignment.

A temporary promotion maybe available.

Contractors are not eligible to apply.

Duration of Detail: 120 days

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
10/24/2022 to 11/07/2022
Salary
$117,692 to - $152,998 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
Atlanta, GA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position 5%.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Detail
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
14
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Announcement number
CDC-DET-23-11681301
Control number
684766700

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Clarification from the agency

This opportunity is open to CDC/ATSDR employees and Commissioned Corps. Contractors are not eligible to apply. CDC Employee serving under a Schedule A, Schedule B, or Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA) Appointment.

Duties

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As a (an) Public Health Advisor, you will:

  • Build and foster relationships with internal and external partners that impact the scope of programs and projects throughout the branch/division.
  • Plan, organize, and prioritize work to accommodate changing demands and timelines, promoting teamwork and collaboration among staff, and recommending reallocation of resources and services to ensure program success.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to coordinate all day-to-day financial and administrative activities of the branch.
  • Establish and maintain controls, policies, and guidelines concerning personnel, procurement, contracting, travel, space management, and budget.
  • Provide support and guidance to the Branch Chief.
  • Assist in a variety of management activities to strengthen the branch's organizational impact.
  • Perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Background Investigation may be required.
  • Travel, transportation, and moving expenses will be paid: No
  • Current Bargaining Unit status will be maintained.
  • Drug Screening Required: No.
  • Research position: No.
  • Supervisory position: Yes
  • All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
  • Public Trust/Moderate Background Investigation (5) may or may not be required. Yes
  • Medical Requirements: No.
  • Work locations (i.e., BSL-3 laboratory): No
  • Language requirements (i.e., bilingual): No.
  • In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The Federal government, as the largest employer in the Nation, can and should show the way towards achieving drug-free workplaces through programs designed to offer drug users a helping hand, and at the same time demonstrating to drug users and potential drug users that drugs will not be tolerated in the Federal workplace. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public. Applicants tentatively selected for this position may be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. If required to submit to urinalysis, the appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative applicant drug test result. In order to demonstrate commitment to the HHS goal of a drug-free workplace and to set an example for other Federal employees, employees not in a testing designated position may volunteer for unannounced random testing by notifying their Drug-free Federal Workplace Program Point of Contact upon hiring.

Qualifications

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level of difficulty and responsibility in the Federal service as defined in the next paragraph.

Specialized experience is experience at or equivalent to which is directly related to the position which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position to include experience in leading, developing, evaluating, and/or providing recommendations on public health programs, policies, and activities.


Desired Qualification Requirements/Experience:

  • Expertise in budget formulation and budget execution to quickly adapt branch priorities to maximize outcomes.
  • Expertise in providing leadership and support within branch/organizational unit
  • Exceptional critical thinking, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to work within tight deadlines
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to interact collaboratively across teams, branches, and with other persons and organizational entities within and external to CDC
  • Professionalism and excellent judgement
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Experience in managing CDC grants/cooperative agreements and contracts.
Applicants must currently occupy a full-time Career or Career Conditional competitive service position within CDC/ATSDR or an Excepted Service position under the Schedule A, Schedule B, or Veterans Recruitment Appointment Authority within the CDC/ATSDR or Commissioned Corps equivalent, unless otherwise specified in the Announcement.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This announcement is intended for applicants in the 0685 series, GS-13/14 grades and Commissioned Corps Officers.

This position may be subject to the OGE Financial Disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). CDC inspires public confidence in its trust responsibilities and mission by maintaining high ethical principles. If selected, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. If identified, this will be an annual requirement.

Additional selections may be made within the same geographical location CDC/ATSDR-wide.

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

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document(s), view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

How you will be evaluated

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

Applications will be reviewed. Interviews will be conducted at the discretion of the Hiring Manager/Supervisor of the position.

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