- Position Title
- Epidemiologist
- Agency
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Announcement Number
- HHS-CDC-DE-23-11884744 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.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Would you accept a term appointment?
4.
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 an Epidemiologist position with the Federal government
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and/or education which meets the Basic Qualification Requirements for Epidemiologist, GS-601-13/14.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience which meets the Additional Qualification Requirements for Epidemiologist, GS-601-13.
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 no 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.
3.
Apply epidemiological principles to investigate, review and analyze programmatic public health issues.
4.
Work with experts and partners in the field of public health to improve the quality of disease surveillance systems.
5.
Review organization and data collection methods of project sites to ensure tat standardized protocols are properly implemented.
6.
Prepare or provide input into strategic scientific and/or operational plans for public health projects and/or programs.
7.
Participate in strategic planning for public health interventions supporting the prevention and control of communicable diseases.
8.
Prepare and provide input for budget plans and documents in support of public health projects and/or programs.
9.
Communicate scientific findings or ideas orally where the subject of the communication related to public health science.
10.
Represent the organization at professional meetings and conferences on epidemiology, program, research or policy issues related to public health.
11.
Communicate professionally with a variety of cultural contexts and to various audiences, including senior officials within the US and host country government.
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12.
Author or co-author articles, research findings and/or public health relevant position papers in peer-reviewed publications, scholarly journals or national reports.
13.
Develop scientific publications, scholarly journals or national reports.
14.
Prepare and provide timely status reports to the supervisor and management and effective guidance to staff.
15.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience which meets the Additional Qualification Requirements for Epidemiologist, GS-601-14.
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 no 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.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Lead a surveillance, epidemiology or health science program designed to investigate trends and developments affecting public health activities.
17.
Design, conduct, and analyze surveillance projects to evaluate their reliability and validity in measuring the effectiveness of scientific public health programs and strategies.
18.
Provide guidance and expertise with submitting and supporting human subject clearance documentation in support of research activities.
19.
Plan, develop, lead, manage or direct public health activities.
20.
Evaluate and coordinate the work of a diverse, multi-disciplinary staff conducting public health activities.
21.
Perform leadership functions in a public health project or program, such as mentoring, evaluating, planning, goal-setting, reporting and resolving conflicts, etc.
22.
Provide scientific consultative services to difficult problems or projects that have unusually demanding scientific problems or issues.
23.
Communicate technical and non-technical information to persons with diverse backgrounds and knowledge.
24.
Coordinate programs/studies with international and local health agencies.
25.
Author or co-author articles, research findings and/or public health relevant position papers in peer-reviewed publications, scholarly journals or national reports.
26.
Disseminate scientific and programmatic information by briefing media and other public officials.
27.
Write programming criteria or specifications for public health programs.
28.
Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
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.
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.