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Position Title
Public Health Advisor
Agency
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Announcement Number
HHS-CDC-DE-24-12408428 Opens in new window
Open Period
Saturday, June 1, 2024 to Friday, February 28, 2025
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Eligibilities
Please mark "YES" to ALL eligibility options below that you want to be considered for. Remember, we can ONLY verify eligibility options that have proper documentation; see the required documents section. If you select an eligibility and don't provide proof, your application will be marked INELIGIBLE for the eligibility you wanted to be considered for. (limit characters)
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 USAJOBS Career Transition Programs (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
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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 USAJOBS Career Transition Programs (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
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2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Public Health Advisor position with the Federal government (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your highest level of experience which meets the Qualification Requirements for Public Health Advisor GS-685-13.
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job. C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures. D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee. E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise. (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. Plan, develop and implement public health programs in collaboration with local, state, and/or international governments and various public, non-profit and private and health related organizations. (limit characters)
3. Identify and recommend solutions to administrative/management issues that impact program operations, management and productivity. (limit characters)
4. Develop and implement strategies and plans for meeting program/office objectives domestically and/or abroad. (limit characters)
5. Oversee the development of work plans for implementation of activities and ensure submission and review of all required progress reports. (limit characters)
6. Provide advice, analysis and assistance in the development, formulation, and execution of a public health program budget. (limit characters)
7. Develop annual budget plans and budget justifications and the management of approved budgets. (limit characters)
8. Develop briefing papers and summaries of program or managerial documentation for senior staff or other decision-making bodies. (limit characters)
9. Draft testimonies and legislative proposals. (limit characters)
10. Prepare policies, responses to inquiries, reports, and other comparable documents. (limit characters)
11. Deliver presentations on technical or managerial findings and issues to senior staff, professional conferences, or other decision-making bodies. (limit characters)
12. Negotiate with a variety of stakeholders on issues involving programmatic resources and where the parties involved may have conflicting priorities or objectives. (limit characters)
13. Converse within a variety of cultural contexts and to various audiences, including senior officials within the United States and host country government. (limit characters)
14. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your highest level of experience which meets the Qualification Requirements for Public Health Advisor GS-685-14.
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job. C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures. D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee. E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
15. Manage public health projects with marginalized population or within low-income settings or countries. (limit characters)
16. Prepare, review, negotiate and/or monitor collaborative agreements, contracts and/or memorandum agreements. (limit characters)
17. Review and assess the effectiveness of current public health policies and determines where new or changes in policies are required to effectively execute public health programs, missions and functions. (limit characters)
18. Monitor partner audits for compliance issues and takes action to correct deficiencies, up to and including recommending termination of awards. (limit characters)
19. Coordinate and participate in technical reviews of partner project submissions and funding allocations during the review and development process. (limit characters)
20. Assess activities to determine funding requirements, needs and statutory and regulatory compliance. (limit characters)
21. Initiate and direct communication with national and international organizations in the Sector which may share public health interests. (limit characters)
22. Draw upon personal contacts with key Sector leaders in the private sector; federal agencies; national and international voluntary and professional organizations; and public health and other technical research authorities. (limit characters)
23. Develop education materials used to communicate public health information related to the program. (limit characters)
24. Prepare reports and other program documentation including technical documents on research findings, scientific methodologies, evaluation results, fact sheets, etc., for dissemination. (limit characters)
25. Research and prepare responses to ad-hoc or recurring inquiries received telephonically and in writing (e.g., Congressional briefing materials and responses. (limit characters)
26. Prepare communications regarding the selected option(s); e.g., presentations, decision memos, or policy briefs that include a recommendation for action. (limit characters)
27. 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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