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Position Title
Public Health Advisor
Agency
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Announcement Number
HHS-SAMHSA-DE-22-11595697 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, August 5, 2022 to Thursday, August 18, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the Department of Health and Human Services? If yes, confirm:
• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• Your grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy AND
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center page (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/).
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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
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
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4. In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you 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. (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and/or education and meets the minimum qualification requirements for Public Health Advisor, GS-685-09. Specialized experience for this position includes having at least 1 year of experience in 4 or more of the following areas:
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2. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and/or education and meets the minimum qualification requirements for Public Health Advisor, GS-685-11. Specialized experience for this position includes having at least 1 year of experience in 4 or more of the following areas:
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For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answers to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration. (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. Assesses program needs in terms of strategies, services, and resources.
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4. Advises officials on all aspects of program operations including budget and fiscal matters and legislation and policy.
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5. Thorough knowledge of the program implications including knowledge of environmental settings to provide substantive advice and assistance in carrying out significant program activities.
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6. Duties related to the development, extension, and improvement of health care systems and/or communications.
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7. Prepares reports for use in evaluating program operations and the other work incidental to the development of information gathering system.
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8. Collects and analyzes date to address highly complex program needs.
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9. Knowledge of funding requirements to manage, oversee, and/or monitor program or project performance and funds distributed through grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other awards.
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10. Establishes and maintains an integrated system of information gathering and reporting devices
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11. Knowledge of the federal funding requirements to manage, oversee, and and/or monitor program or project performance and funds distributed through grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other awards.
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