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Position Title
Health Communications Officer
Agency
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Announcement Number
HHS-CDC-DE-23-12121507 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, September 11, 2023 to Monday, October 2, 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 ICTAP 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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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Health Communications Officer position with the Federal government. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for Health Communications Officer, GS-1001-15. (limit characters)
2. Which of the following best describes your experience with providing targeted, clear communication and marketing assistance?
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3. Which of the following best describes your experience with activities related to advising and consulting?
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4. For the questions above, 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 approach to building professional skills and competencies and improving work processes?
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6. Which of the following best describes your experience with developing professional relationships?
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7. Which of the following best describes your experience with activities related to partner engagement?
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8. For the question above, 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)
9. Which of the following best describes your experience with performance feedback and expectations?
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10. Which of the following best describes your experience with activities related to project management?
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11. Which of the following best describes your experience with activities related to development and implementation of a project plan?
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12. For the questions above, 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 your experience with activities related to public health research?
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14. Which of the following best describes your experience with activities related to research and evaluation?
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15. For the questions above, 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)
16. Which of the following best describes your approach to setting and achieving challenging goals?
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17. Which of the following best describes your experience providing direction and leadership to help teams achieve goals?
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18. Which of the following best describes your experience with sharing or applying technical knowledge?
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19. Which of the following best describes your experience with activities related to review, clearance, and cross-clearance processes? (limit characters)
20. Which of the following best describes your experience with activities related to the development of risk communication messages? (limit characters)
21. For the questions above, 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)
22. 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. (limit characters)