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Position Title
Deputy Director, Office of Science
Agency
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Announcement Number
HHS-CDC-RF-22-11496422 Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 to Thursday, July 7, 2022
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Eligibilities
1. Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee and occupy a position equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or higher?
 
To verify your eligibility as a current Federal civilian employee in a position equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or higher, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action Form reflecting your status.
 
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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 the Deputy Director, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, position with the Federal government. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and meets the Basic Qualification Requirements for Supervisory Health Scientist, RF-0601-00. (limit characters)
2. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and meets the agency specific qualification requirements for the Supervisory Health Scientist, RF-0601-00. (limit characters)
3. I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service which includes applying ethical principles and standards in the administration, research and promotion of public health science and innovation. (limit characters)
4. Describe your experience in disease prevention, including your expertise, prominence, and distinguished record of accomplishments in the areas of public health research and public health advocacy. (limit characters)
5. Describe your leadership experience directing and managing scientific public health programs and research, including establishing strategic plans and policies, developing and defending budgets, evaluating program accomplishments, and building and maintaining a diverse and effective staff.
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6. Describe your experience dealing effectively with high-level government officials, foreign ministries of health, scientific and academic communities, national and international medical and health-related organizations, diverse community and non-governmental groups, U.S. media, and the international public at large.

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7. Describe your experience directing and managing a large public health workforce with emphasis on leading strategic science, applied research, data modernization and successfully implementing public health initiatives to optimize public health impact. (limit characters)
8. Describe your experience in developing, coordinating, and evaluating science based public health prevention programs, public health research, and public health policies.
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9. Describe your experience with meeting organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this qualification is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
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10. Describe your experience with leading people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this qualification is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilities cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
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11. Describe your experience with managing human, financial, and information resources strategically (limit characters)
12. 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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