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Position Title
Epidemiologist
Agency
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Announcement Number
HHS-CDC-DE-23-11975417 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, May 26, 2023 to Friday, June 9, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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).
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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).
 
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Preferences
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.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Epidemiologist position with the Federal government. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and/or experience and meets the Basic Qualification Requirements for Epidemiologist, GS-0601-13.
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2. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the additional Minimum Qualification Requirements for Epidemiologist, GS-0601-13. (limit characters)
3. Which of the following best describes your experience meeting customer needs?
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4. Which of the following best describes your experience fostering and initiating innovation?
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5. Which of the following best describes how you have provided customer service to internal and/or external customers?
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6. Which of the following activities related to data management, analysis, and interpretation have you performed? Select all that apply.
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7. Which of the following best describes your experience in using knowledge of the causes of disease to guide epidemiologic practice?
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8. Which of the following best describes your experience with responding to organizational changes?
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9. Which of the following best describes your experience using information systems to implement surveillance, investigation, and other epidemiologic practices?
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10. Which of the following best describes your experience with developing professional relationships?
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11. From the list below, identify all of the types of events or audiences with which you have experience communicating or making oral presentations. Select all that apply.
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12. Which of the following activities related to problem solving have you performed? Select all that apply.
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13. Which of the following best describes your experience practicing appropriate and effective communication with agency personnel, colleagues, and the public?
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14. Which of the following best describes your experience researching epidemiological issues in the population?
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15. Which of the following best describes your experience handling negative feedback?
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16. Which of the following best describes your experience with taking action?
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17. From the list below, identify all of the types of written products you have prepared. Select all that apply.
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18. 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.
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