- Position Title
- Health Scientist - Emergency Medical Services for Children Program
- Agency
- Health Resources and Services Administration
- Announcement Number
- HRSA-MCHB-20-DE-10745138 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, March 12, 2020 to Thursday, March 26, 2020
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.
ICTAP/CTAP - I am a current or former competitive service Federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal Agency who has received an official notice stating that my position is no longer needed, or that I will be separated by Reduction in Force (RIF) in the same local commuting area of the vacancy.
NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you must: submit copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a copy of your Reduction in Force (RIF) Notice or other equivalent agency notification documenting your eligibility, a copy of your current (or last) performance rating of record, and a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, or equivalent showing: the position, grade level and duty location of the position from which you were (or will be) separated, your full performance level or career ladder.
For more information on ICTAP/CTAP, please visit The Employee's Guide to Career Transition Page.
NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you must: submit copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a copy of your Reduction in Force (RIF) Notice or other equivalent agency notification documenting your eligibility, a copy of your current (or last) performance rating of record, and a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, or equivalent showing: the position, grade level and duty location of the position from which you were (or will be) separated, your full performance level or career ladder.
For more information on ICTAP/CTAP, please visit The Employee's Guide to Career Transition Page.
3.
PHS Commissioned Corps - I am currently an officer enlisted in the PHS Commissioned Corps. If selected, I understand that I will be appointed to a PHS Commissioned Corps billet with HRSA.
NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit a copy of your current PHS Commissioned Corp personnel orders.
For more information on the PHS Commissioned Corps, please visit the U.S. Public Health Service Commission Corps Website.
NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit a copy of your current PHS Commissioned Corp personnel orders.
For more information on the PHS Commissioned Corps, please visit the U.S. Public Health Service Commission Corps Website.
4.
Political Appointee - In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, I have been or am currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES appointment. If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Noncareer SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you must submit official documentation from the agency (i.e., SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action).
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Noncareer SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you must submit official documentation from the agency (i.e., SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action).
5.
Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments (VSIP) - I have received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments (VSIP) from the Federal Government within the last 5 years.
NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit a copy of your SF-50 that reflects the effective date of your buyout.
NOTE: If you select "yes" in response to this question, you MUST submit a copy of your SF-50 that reflects the effective date of your buyout.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Health Scientist, GS-0601-14 position at our agency. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
From the following responses, choose the one response which best describes how you meet the Basic Requirement for an Health Scientist, GS-0601-14 as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
2.
Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the qualification requirements for a Health Scientist, GS-0601-14 as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
For each of the following task statements, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
3.
Provide oversight and direction in the administration of grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts activities.
4.
Identify deficiencies related to public health program grants or cooperative agreements.
5.
Review proposed regulation and policy issuances for conformity with grant policies, ensuring application of grant principles and procedures.
6.
Research, develop and evaluate emerging key public health issues and concerns to determine their impact on current agency programs and initiatives.
7.
Identify trends in research and recommend areas of future need and expansion.
8.
Collaborate and coordinate with researchers and key stakeholders outside of an organization as required to advance an Agency's agenda.
9.
Develop and refine performance measurement metrics to evaluate program implementation and improvements.
10.
Conduct ongoing assessment of measures to establish the validity of public health program performance.
11.
Conduct statistical analysis of programmatic data to identify trends and impacted populations.
12.
Write analytical reports, correspondence or other documents that present analyses and findings.
13.
Develop written products that articulate highly complex scientific information or findings for a variety of audiences (e.g., scientific professionals, laypersons, and the public).
14.
Provide technical advice, guidance, and direction in the planning, development and execution of public health programs.
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.
15.
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 the application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fired 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.