- Position Title
- Student Trainee Health Communication
- Agency
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Announcement Number
- HHS-CDC-IN-23-11964409 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, May 19, 2023 to Friday, May 26, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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).
4.
Pathways Internship Candidate - Are you currently a student who has been accepted for enrollment or are enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college; professional, technical, vocational and trade school; advanced degree program; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit proof of current student status (i.e. school acceptance letter, unofficial copy of Transcripts and remain enrolled.)
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit proof of current student status (i.e. school acceptance letter, unofficial copy of Transcripts and remain enrolled.)
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
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
INSTRUCTIONS: Thank you for your interest in a Student Trainee (Communications) position with the Federal government.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for
Student Trainee (Health Communications), GS-1099-7.
Student Trainee (Health Communications), GS-1099-7.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one that best describes your education and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Student Trainee (Health Communication Specialist), GS-1099-09.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Are you currently enrolled as a student as defined in the text of this announcement? Required
4.
Which of the following best describes your current grade Point Average (GPA)?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Participate in a formal training program assisting communication specialists by performing assigned portions of communication projects
6.
Provide clerical assistance to senior coworkers in developing effective communication strategies; planning/developing messages, materials, and presentations to clearly and effectively communicate preventive health information to targeted occupational audiences.
7.
Recognize differences among established procedures/applications and determines the most appropriate to use in completing the work.
8.
For questions 5-7, 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)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Collect and analyze data used to monitor public health communication and marketing campaigns
10.
Collect and analyze data used to characterize health problems and affected populations.
11.
Copy, stuff envelopes, correspondence, Internet searches, write formal procedures for routine and non-routine tours, or compile information for visitor and tour packets.
12.
For questions 9-11, 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)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Present information in a communication form to convey a message to an audience.
14.
For question 13, 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)
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.