- Position Title
- Epidemiologist
- Agency
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Announcement Number
- HHS-CDC-OD-18-10152480 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 5, 2018 to Monday, March 4, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you eligible for a Competitive Appointment?
A Competitive Appointment is Open to the Public.
For more information, review Competitive Examination and Delegated Examining Operations Handbook.
A Competitive Appointment is Open to the Public.
For more information, review Competitive Examination and Delegated Examining Operations Handbook.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center. (USAJOBS Help Center-ICTAP)
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center. (USAJOBS Help Center-ICTAP)
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
5.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities Resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities Resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
The following is a list of areas of experience. Select the areas in which you have expertise. The experience you select will determine the types of positions for which you will be considered. You should select only the specialties for which you have direct work experience. The specialties you select and your resume/application will be reviewed against the requirements for specific positions as they become available. Check all that apply.
4.
I can converse on public health issues in the following foreign languages.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Epidemiologist position with the Federal government
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and/or education which meets the Basic Qualification Requirements for Epidemiologist, GS-601-13/14/15.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience which meets the Additional Qualification Requirements for Epidemiologist, GS-601-13/14/15.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
A- I have no education, training or experience in performing this task.
B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet
performed it on the job.
C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored
closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper
procedures.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it
independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised
performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other
workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Apply epidemiological principles to investigate, review and analyze programmatic public health issues.
4.
Work with experts and partners in the field of public health to improve the quality of disease surveillance systems.
5.
Lead a surveillance, epidemiology or health science program designed to investigate trends and developments affecting public health activities.
6.
Review organization and data collection methods of project sites to ensure that standardized protocols are properly implemented.
7.
Design, conduct, and analyze surveillance projects to evaluate their reliability and validity in measuring the effectiveness of scientific public health programs and strategies.
8.
Utilize qualitative and quantitative analytic software to generate reports and analysis.
9.
Participate in the investigation of an outbreak of a communicable disease.
10.
Provide guidance and expertise with submitting and supporting human subject clearance documentation in support of research activities.
11.
Apply and make recommendations for appropriate corrective action to investigate and review specific deficiencies or problems that are interventions related to public health research programs.
12.
Plan, develop, lead, manage or direct public health activities.
13.
Evaluate and coordinate the work of a diverse, multi-disciplinary staff conducting public health activities.
14.
Perform leadership functions in a public health project or program, such as mentoring, evaluating, planning, goal-setting, reporting and resolving conflicts, etc.
15.
Oversee projects, grants, contracts, cooperative agreements or programs concerning the monitoring and surveillance for communicable or non-communicable diseases.
16.
Prepare or provide input into strategic scientific and/or operational plans for public health projects and/or programs.
17.
Participate in strategic planning for public health interventions supporting the prevention and control of communicable diseases.
18.
Prepare and provide input for budget plans and documents in support of public health projects and/or programs.
19.
Plan, develop, lead, manage or direct public health programs, surveys, and studies.
20.
Design training sessions and provide guidance, in surveillance and epidemiology practices and techniques, for professional program staff or service providers.
21.
Evaluate and coordinate the work of a diverse, multi-disciplinary staff conducting public health science and program activities.
22.
Perform the leadership functions in a project or program, such as mentoring, evaluating, planning, setting goals, reporting and resolving conflicts.
23.
Author or co-author articles, research findings and/or public health relevant position papers in peer-reviewed publications, scholarly journals or national reports.
24.
Develop scientific publications, scholarly journals or national reports.
25.
Disseminate scientific and programmatic information by briefing media and other public officials.
26.
Communicate scientific findings or ideas orally where the subject of the communication related to public health science.
27.
Represent the organization at professional meetings and conferences on epidemiology, program, research or policy issues related to public health.
28.
Communicate professionally with a variety of cultural contexts and to various audiences, including senior officials within the US and host country government.
29.
Work with multidisciplinary, professional and administrative staff engaged in major aspects of health science work.
30.
Work as a member of multidisciplinary groups of researchers including subject matter experts and technical professionals on a project through the planning, control (or implementation), and/or evaluation phases.
31.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with health officials, community representatives and commercial partners at international, national, state, or local levels.
32.
Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.