- Position Title
- Public Health Advisor
- Agency
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Announcement Number
- HHS-CDC-DE-23-11880266 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, April 3, 2023 to Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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:
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
- 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.
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
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:
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).
- 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).
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
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2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
3.
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.
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.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Public Health Advisor position with the Federal government
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one, which best describes your highest level of experience, which meets the Qualification Requirements for Public Health Advisor, GS-0685-15.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job. C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures. D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee. E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Develop goals and objectives that integrate administrative and technical functions to further public health objectives.
3.
Advise management on observed strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in a public health setting specifically key policies, legal and regulatory changes.
4.
Coordinate high-level projects with other U.S. government, international and/or external organizations to meet the goals and objectives.
5.
Perform supervisory function(s) that include: assigning work, managing employee performance and conduct; assessing training needs; recruiting/interviewing/selecting; coaching/mentoring/model.
6.
Develop and influence organization-wide technical or operational policies and procedures within a public health setting.
7.
Manage public health activities in a complex and resource limited public health setting.
8.
Analyze and evaluates organizational and operational problems within a public health setting.
9.
Oversee project implementation organizing and reviewing proposals in a public health setting.
10.
Develop annual budget plans, budget justifications, and the management of approved budgets within an office.
11.
Manage contractual arrangements, statements of work (SOW), cost estimates, technical evaluation factors, requests for proposals (RFP), and project implementation within a public health setting.
12.
Serve as project officer for grants and cooperative agreements and issues requests for proposals.
13.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with health officials, community representatives and commercial partners at national, state or local levels.
14.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with health officials, community representatives and commercial partners in an international context.
15.
Work with multidisciplinary teams to advance public health activities.
16.
Adjust communication style to accommodate coworkers or colleagues from another culture.
17.
Develop briefing papers and summaries of program or managerial documentation for senior staff or other decision-making bodies.
18.
Draft testimonies and legislative proposals.
19.
Prepare policies, responses to inquiries, reports, and other comparable documents.
20.
Develop presentations on technical or managerial findings and issues to senior staff, professional conferences, or other decision-making bodies.
21.
Explain and justify recommendations and negotiate solutions to disputed recommendations.
22.
Deliver presentations on technical or managerial findings and issues to senior staff, professional conferences, or other decision-making bodies.
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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.