- Position Title
- Epidemiologist
- Agency
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Announcement Number
- HHS-CDC-D2-20-10831690 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 19, 2020 to Thursday, July 2, 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.
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 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.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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 education and/or experience and meets the Basic Qualification Requirements for Epidemiologist, GS-0601-12/13.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the additional Minimum Qualification Requirements for Epidemiologist, GS-0601-12.
3.
Which of the following best describes your experience utilizing cultural aspects of a population when conducting epidemiologic work?
4.
Which of the following best describes your experience leveraging demographic aspects of a population when conducting epidemiologic work?
5.
For questions 3-4, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
(limit 250 characters)
6.
Which of the following best describes how you have provided customer service to internal and/or external customers?
7.
Which of the following best describes your experience in conducting data analysis?
8.
For question 7, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
(limit 250 characters)
9.
Which of the following best describes your experience in using knowledge of the causes of disease to guide epidemiologic practice?
10.
For question 9, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
(limit 250 characters)
11.
Which of the following best describes your approach to gaining the trust of others by taking responsibility for your own actions and telling the truth?
12.
Which of the following best describes your experience delivering clear, effective communication in an organizational setting?
13.
Which of the following best describes your approach to assessing problems and arriving at solutions in an organizational environment?
14.
Which of the following best describes your experience applying review processes to epidemiologic investigations?
15.
For question 14, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
(limit 250 characters)
16.
Which of the following best describes your experience delivering clear, effective written communication in an organizational setting?
17.
From the list below, identify all of the types of written products you have prepared. Select all that apply.
18.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the additional Minimum Qualification Requirements for Epidemiologist, GS-0601-13.
19.
Which of the following best describes your experience fostering and initiating innovation?
20.
Which of the following best describes your experience fostering and initiating new ideas, methods, and solutions?
21.
Which of the following best describes your experience leveraging demographic aspects of a population when conducting epidemiologic work?
22.
For question 21, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
(limit 250 characters)
23.
Which of the following best describes your experience providing customer service to internal and/or external customers?
24.
Which of the following activities related to data management, analysis, and interpretation have you performed? Select all that apply.
25.
For question 24, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
(limit 250 characters)
26.
Which of the following best describes your experience in using epidemiological knowledge to practice?
27.
For question 26, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
(limit 250 characters)
28.
Which of the following best describes your experience with responding to organizational changes?
29.
Which of the following best describes your experience negotiating to reach consensus?
30.
Which of the following best describes your experience using information systems to implement surveillance, investigation, and other epidemiologic practices?
31.
For question 30, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
(limit 250 characters)
32.
Which of the following best describes your approach to gaining the trust of others by taking responsibility for your own actions and telling the truth?
33.
Which of the following best describes your experience with developing professional relationships?
34.
Which of the following best describes your experience with supporting diversity?
35.
Which of the following best describes your experience delivering clear, effective communication in an organizational setting?
36.
Which of the following best describes your approach to assessing problems and arriving at solutions in an organizational environment?
37.
Which of the following best describes your experience implementing communication with agency personnel, colleagues, and the public?
38.
For question 37, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
(limit 250 characters)
39.
Which of the following best describes your experience in activities related to public health intervention?
40.
For question 39, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
(limit 250 characters)
41.
Which of the following best describes your experience researching acute and/or chronic conditions, or other adverse outcomes, in the population?
42.
For question 41, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
(limit 250 characters)
43.
Which of the following best describes your experience applying review processes to epidemiologic investigations?
44.
Which of the following best describes your experience applying principles of good ethical/legal practice in epidemiologic investigations?
45.
For questions 43-44, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
(limit 250 characters)
46.
Which of the following best describes your experience recovering from setbacks?
47.
For question 46, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
(limit 250 characters)
48.
Which of the following best describes your experience with taking initiative?
49.
Which of the following best describes your experience in designing and implementing surveillance systems?
50.
For question 49, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume, by indicating place of employment, job title, and length of time performing the duties. Maximum length of 250 characters.
(limit 250 characters)
51.
Which of the following best describes your experience delivering clear, effective written communication in an organizational setting?
52.
From the list below, identify all of the types of written products you have prepared. Select all that apply.
53.
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.