- Position Title
- Public Health Advisor
- Agency
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Announcement Number
- HHS-SAMHSA-DE-24-12256483 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, December 22, 2023 to Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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/).
• 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/).
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:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
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.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the minimum qualification requirements for Public Health Advisor, GS-685-14.
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that most accurately 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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Leads and/or supports development of new programs and initiatives.
3.
Improves access, reduce barriers and promote high quality effective programs and services for people with, or at risk for mental health disorders, as well as for their families and communities
4.
Collaboratively plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects, studies, or other work with minimal direction
5.
Recommends improvements to grant operations, and participates in program guidance development efforts using knowledge of systems development, and successful projects.
6.
Interacts with Federal, State, and local officials, consumers, family members, and advocacy groups to carry out the duties.
7.
Provides expert-level analysis, briefings, and presentations to a variety of audiences.
8.
Prepares reports and maintains records for work accomplishments and administrative information, as required, and coordinates the preparation, presentation, and communication of work-related information to the supervisor.
9.
Analyzes, justifies, compares cost, and recommends whether work should be contracted
10.
Provides guidance and support to program staff and relevant staff on the topic of population and mental health
11.
Maintains an awareness of policy and guidance emanating from senior leadership and offers recommendations about respective policies, procedures, programs, and activities accordingly.
12.
Provides relevant capacity-building trainings and presentations for staff and on the topic of population and mental health.
13.
Assembles and researches background information in advance of important meetings, conferences, discussions, and other events, working with other office staff members.
14.
Leads interagency task forces and workgroups and facilitates meetings with external partners and stakeholders.
15.
Reviews grants, contracts and cooperative agreements, and leads efforts to add language/ideas that involve innovative ideas.
16.
Serves as a liaison between program staff and OD, and serves as a point of contact (POC) for intra-agency, Federal interagency and external communication on the issue.
17.
Engages with external stakeholders through listening sessions, key interviews and ad hoc meetings and help to coordinate the engagement with external stakeholders.
18.
Prepares and presents draft policy responses and related guidance resulting from inquiries from Congressional offices, private sector representatives, grantees, contractors, and other stakeholders.
19.
Ensures that policies and procedures contribute to the accomplishment of the mission, goals and objectives of the Agency, Center and Division.
20.
Consults with the Branch Chief/ Director on sensitive or precedent setting issues and ensure that existing laws and executive directives are considered and that all relevant interests are incorporated into a response or guidance.
21.
Interprets and implements existing legislation and recommends language to provide to Congress.