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Position Title
Supervisory Public Health Analyst
Agency
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Announcement Number
HHS-SAMHSA-ST-23-12137848 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, September 22, 2023 to Tuesday, September 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? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
  • have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
  • retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans) (limit characters)
3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the Department of Health and Human Services? If yes, confirm:
• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• Your grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy AND
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center page (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/). (limit characters)
4. I am eligible for a non-competitive appointment based on my status as a military spouse.
  
 **Please note that you must submit documentation to support your eligibility.**
 
For more information, review the following link:

Certain Military Spouse Eligibility: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/ (limit characters)
5. I meet one or more of the following requirements for a competitive appointment:
  1. Current or former Federal employee working in a permanent competitive service position;
  2. I am a preference eligible veteran or veteran separated from the armed forces after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA).
 **Please note that you must submit documentation to support your eligibility.**
 
For more information, review the following link:
Veterans Resources: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans (limit characters)
6. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
  • 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 and
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/) (limit characters)
7. I meet one or more of the following requirements for a noncompetitive appointment:
  1. Current or former Federal employee who currently hold or previously held a Federal competitive position with promotion potential at or above the full performance level listed for this position;
  2. Peace Corps Volunteer or Vista member;
  3. Current Federal employee working in an excepted service position covered by an OPM Interchange Agreement;
  4. Foreign Service Employee
  5. Certain Former Overseas Employees
  6. Current Pathways student within the 120 day non-competitive conversion period.
 
 **Please note that you must submit documentation to support your eligibility.**
 
For more information, review the following links: (limit characters)
8. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/) (limit characters)
9. Are you a current United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officer or a United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officer candidate?

If yes:
  • For current active duty USPHS Commissioned Corps officers, submit a copy of your most recent personnel orders.
OR
  • For USPHS Commissioned Corps candidates, submit documentation from the Division of Commissioned Corps Personnel and Readiness (DCCPR) stating you have successfully completed the professional boarding process.
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Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the minimum qualification requirements for a Supervisory Public Health Analyst, GS-0685-15. (limit characters)
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answers to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Collaborates with the Director to establish and articulate Office policies, strategic organizational priorities, and operating principles. (limit characters)
3. Prepares and presents recommendations for improving the current organizational structure, outlining personnel requirements to accomplish assigned tasks and functions. (limit characters)
4. Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Office, and coordinates closely with leadership and key stakeholders across other federal agencies. (limit characters)
5. Provides leadership, partnership, and consultation at the regional, tribal, state and local levels to improve the delivery of the behavioral health continuum of care. (limit characters)
6. Provides guidance on the formulation of budget requests, reviews justifications of the Office's initiatives, and participates with the Office Director in the presentation of the budget and program information to the Department and the Office of Management and Budget. (limit characters)
7. Develops and maintains intra-agency and interagency liaison, cooperation and working relationships with key experts and professional organizations in the health treatment fields, and with State and local officials. (limit characters)
8. Oversees the formulation and development of Office policies, objectives, and strategic goals to ensure a comprehensive and integrated program. (limit characters)
9. Disseminates policies, practices, and strategies for improving the delivery of behavioral health services to external partners. (limit characters)
10. Seeks input from a broad range of partners and stakeholders, to recommend improvements, and forecasting the Office's policy, data, workforce, communication, and technical assistance activities. (limit characters)
11. Represents the organization on strategies for improving the delivery of behavioral health services to external partner. (limit characters)
12. Provides executive leadership and direction in the coordination and execution of program functions oriented to mental health and substance use policy activities. (limit characters)
13. Provides leadership and direction to the Office's organizational segments, including the Offices and Teams, and facilitates necessary coordination, integration and linkages, as appropriate. (limit characters)
14. Represents the Director in executive staff meetings and has authority to commit the Office's to a course of action. (limit characters)
15. Expands awareness and understanding of the organization's mission, priorities, and resources to further position the organization as the national behavioral health leader. (limit characters)
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