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Position Title
Health Scientist (Informatics)
Agency
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Announcement Number
HHS-CDC-D3-22-11553132 Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, July 7, 2022 to Wednesday, July 27, 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 Health Scientist (Informatics) 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 Health Scientist (informatics), GS-0601-14.
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2. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the additional Minimum Qualification Requirements for Health Scientist (Informatics), GS-0601-14. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Create and implement scientific policies and procedures on informatics practices and principles.
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4. Design and maintain IT project goals, objectives, and priorities.
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5. Develop methods for health IT and information systems with an emphasis on electronic data interchange and electronic media.
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6. Promote the use and dissemination of public health applications using IT and health data systems.
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7. Serve as a nationally and internationally recognized expert providing scientific advice and consultation on solutions to critical problems.
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8. Maintain liaison with national and international agencies to generate new informatics approaches and standards to be used.
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9. Coordinate the distribution of health related informational materials so that scientific advice and assistance is shared.
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10. Provide advice to national and international organizations to synthesize and implement informatics policies for future development.
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11. Manage the development and evaluation of IT systems and software systems needs relating to public health informatics.
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12. Plan and develop strategies for new models of health information interchange and automation in medicine and public health.
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13. Conduct studies related to the use of health care systems to improve health care quality, cost and access through IT.
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14. Implement strategies that produce efficiency in research, preventive, and clinical approaches to public health informatics.
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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 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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