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Position Title
Supervisory Public Health Analyst
Agency
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Announcement Number
HHS-SAMHSA-DE-24-12140398 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, October 2, 2023 to Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. 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/).
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3. 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/)
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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 Public Health Analyst GS-0685-15 grade level. (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. Develop strategic and other long-term plans for substance abuse treatment and prevention programs. (limit characters)
3. Write substance abuse prevention and treatment policies for program development. (limit characters)
4. Supervise and resource management involving major decisions and actions which have a direct and substantial effect on the organizations and programs managed. (limit characters)
5. Defend highly controversial decisions in determining the assignment of programs and allocation of resources among components and in the development of policies, plans and program initiatives. (limit characters)
6. Provide consultation and advice to senior leadership on a broad range of issues related to strategic planning in public health. (limit characters)
7. Planning of programs, the development and implementation of programs and policies, and the analysis of legislative and policy issues. (limit characters)
8. Implementation of substance abuse treatment and prevention programs. (limit characters)
9. Manage effect of all segments of a substance abuse prevention and treatment community as part of a public health system. (limit characters)
10. Develop policy justifications encompassing complex multi-faceted issues. (limit characters)
11. Prepare written materials (e.g. speeches, talking points, papers, website information) for use in publications for the public. (limit characters)
12. Prepare briefing memos or reports on specific public health programs based on requests from management. (limit characters)
13. Collaborate with senior staff to prepare issue papers, briefing documents, and program proposals. (limit characters)
14. Analyze financial data for organizational components to ensure they are within budgetary plans and limits. (limit characters)
15. Interpret and assess the impact of new and revised legislation on budget execution or budget formulation activities. (limit characters)
16. Develop budget policies and procedures for an organization. (limit characters)
17. Assist in budget planning for a public health program. (limit characters)
18. Plan, direct, and supervise the work of professional support staff within the public health field. (limit characters)
19. Plan, schedule, and coordinate work operations, balance workload among subordinate staff, and initiating requests to justify the purchase of necessary supplies and equipment. (limit characters)
20. Review completed work to ensure adequacy, accuracy, and completeness of work, and fulfillment of overall objectives. (limit characters)
21. Support Equal employment Opportunity programs by taking supervisory and administrative actions that ensure the equal treatment of employees and facilities and enhances the recruitment, career development, and advancement opportunities of minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. (limit characters)