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Position Title: Public Health Analyst
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Announcement Number: HHS-CDC-D1-23-11794279 Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, January 20, 2023 to Monday, January 30, 2023

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) - Are you a current employee of the Health and Human Services (HHS) who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service? If yes, confirm you meet all the following requirements:

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;
Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES), AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal, AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).

A. Yes

B. No

3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) - Are you a current or former federal employee who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service from a Federal agency outside of Health and Human Services (HHS)? If yes, confirm you meet all the following requirements:

You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy;
Your grade is/was equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy;
Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent;
It has been less than a year from your separation from Federal service

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal, AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).

A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for your interest in a Public Health Analyst position with the Federal government.

1. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for Public Health Analyst, GS-0685-14.

A. I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience directly related to the position which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position to include: providing community outreach support and leading initiatives with community partners in relation to disease prevention and public health.

B. I do not possess the specialized experience as described above.

2. Which of the following best describes your experience fostering the spirit of customer service in your organization?

A. I have no experience in this area.

B. I have provided the tools and support others need to perform well and produce exceptional results.

C. I have worked with policy and regulation developers to modify policy/ regulation to better serve customers.

D. I have ensured employees receive recognition for service (e.g., nominated employees for formal acknowledgment or award).

E. I have cultivated relationships with community stakeholders to validate usefulness of proposed products and services.

3. Which of the following best describes your experience conducting program assessments?

A. I have no experience in this area.

B. I have conducted program assessments (e.g., community health, environmental health, and public health).

C. I have led others to conduct program assessments (e.g., community health, environmental health, and public health).

D. I have made program decisions based on the analysis of assessments (e.g., community health, environmental health, and public health).

E. I have provided background research to assist in conducting assessments (e.g., community health, environmental health, and public health).

4. For question 3, 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)

5. Which of the following best describes your experience applying health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and control programs?

A. I have no experience in this area.

B. I have identified the appropriate application for various types of health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and control programs.

C. I have conducted background research to help in the appropriate application for various types of health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and control programs.

D. I have led others to identify the appropriate application for types of health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and control programs.

E. I have made decisions on the application of health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and control programs.

6. Which of the following best describes your experience determining the factors contributing to the success or failure of health promotion and disease prevention?

A. I have no experience in this area.

B. I have led others to assess determinants of health and illness and factors contributing to the success or failure of health promotion and disease prevention.

C. I have assessed complex, far reaching determinants of health and illness and factors contributing to the success or failure of health promotion and disease prevention.

D. I have assessed determinants of health and illness and factors contributing to the success or failure of health promotion and disease prevention.

E. I have conducted background research to determine health and illness and factors contributing to the success or failure of health promotion and disease prevention.

7. For questions 5-6, 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)

8. Which of the following best describes your experience developing partnerships and collaborations?

A. I have no experience in this area.

B. I have developed partnerships and collaborations with team members and colleagues, including public and private-sector representatives and their staff and government officials.

C. I have connected individuals and groups to develop partnerships and collaborations with team members and colleagues, including public and private-sector representatives and their staff and government officials.

D. I have developed partnerships and collaborations with internal team members.

E. I have developed long lasting, mission critical partnerships and collaborations with team members and colleagues, including public and private-sector representatives and their staff and government officials.

9. Which of the following best describes your experience managing relationships throughout the lifecycle of a project or activity?

A. I have no experience in this area.

B. I have established and maintained relationships throughout the lifecycle of public health projects and activities.

C. I have led others to establish and maintain relationships throughout the lifecycle of public health projects and activities.

D. I have completed tasks as assigned to facilitate establishment and maintenance of relationships throughout the lifecycle of public health projects and activities.

E. I have strategically identified partners for the establishment and maintenance of relationships throughout the lifecycle of public health projects and activities.

10. For questions 8-9, 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 experience managing grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts?

A. I have no experience in this area.

B. I have made decisions on the management of grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.

C. I have conducted background research to assist in the management of grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.

D. I have managed grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.

E. I have led others to manage grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.

12. For question 11, 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)

13. Which of the following best describes how you have established and maintained relationships for the purpose of achieving organizational goals?

A. I have no experience in this area.

B. I have leveraged my expertise and contacts to solve problems or gain knowledge.

C. I have guided a team to consensus to achieve a desired organizational goal.

D. I have worked collaboratively and flexibly with others to accomplish shared organizational goals.

E. I have coordinated and monitored a team's efforts toward attaining an organizational goal.

14. Which of the following activities related to establishing and maintaining relationships to achieve organizational goals have you performed? Select all that apply.

A. I have no experience in this area.

B. I have addressed issues that could impact team cohesion or performance when working toward an organizational goal.

C. I have built relationships with individuals external to my organization to achieve organizational goals.

D. I have solicited input from others to consider different perspectives when reaching a decision.

E. I have leveraged my network to solve problems or meet organizational goals.

F. I have led group discussions and information sharing sessions around meeting an organizational goal.

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.

A. Yes, I certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith, and I understand the information provided above.

B. No, I do not certify/understand the information provided above.

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