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Position Title
Supervisory Research Health Scientist
Agency
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Announcement Number
HHS-CDC-D3-22-11431225 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, April 8, 2022 to Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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.
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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.
 
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Preferences
1. Are you a Current or Former Political Appointee?

Agencies must seek prior approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political Excepted Service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from the Federal Service.

You must submit your SF-50 reflecting appointment as a Current or Former Political Appointee.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Supervisory Research Health Scientist position with the Federal government. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and/or experience and meets the Basic Qualification Requirements for Supervisory Research Health Scientist GS-0601-15. (limit characters)
2. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for Supervisory Research Health Scientist GS-0601-15. (limit characters)
3. Which of the following best describes your experience with HR policy?
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4. Which of the following best describes your experience managing program processes?
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5. Which of the following best describes your experience ensuring organizational objectives are met? (limit characters)
6. For questions 4-5, 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)
7. Which of the following best describes your experience with managing projects?
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8. Which of the following best describes your experience with sharing or applying technical knowledge?
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9. Which of the following activities related to establishing and maintaining relationships to achieve organizational goals have you performed? Select all that apply.
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10. Which of the following best describes your experience handling disagreements and resolving conflict?
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11. Which of the following best describes your experience using research findings to make action-oriented recommendations?
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12. Which of the following best describes your experience utilizing health scientist information to inform policy?
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13. Which of the following best describes your experience estimating and managing a budget to support mission accomplishment?
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14. Which of the following best describes your experience with developing professional relationships?
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15. Which of the following best describes your experience translating research findings into evidence-based recommendations?
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16. Which of the following best describes your experience utilizing public health information for policy or research development?
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17. For questions 15-16, 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)
18. Which of the following best describes your approach to recognizing diversity in order to increase organizational effectiveness? (limit characters)
19. Which of the following best describes your experience with public health interventions?
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20. Which of the following best describes your experience with applying health/behavioral/social knowledge to public health?
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21. For questions 19-20, 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)
22. Which of the following best describes your experience in applying scientific principles to advance the state of health science?
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23. Which of the following best describes your experience implementing methods based on a research plan?
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24. For questions 22-23, 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)
25. Which of the following best describes your experience applying analytical methods and techniques to interpret data?
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26. Which of the following best describes your experience interpreting data analyses?
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27. For questions 25-26, 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. 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.
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