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Position Title: Public Notice for Direct Hire - Veterinary Medical Officer
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Announcement Number: HHS-CDC-24-12432230 Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, June 7, 2024 to Thursday, January 30, 2025

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1. 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).

A. Yes

B. No

2. 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).

A. Yes

B. No

3. Political Appointee - In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee? (To verify, check your Standard Form 50, section 5).

A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).

Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).

A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.

A. Anchorage, AK

B. Los Angeles, CA

C. San Diego, CA

D. San Francisco, CA

E. Denver, CO

F. Fort Collins, CO

G. Washington, DC

H. Miami, FL

I. Atlanta, GA

J. Honolulu, HI

K. Chicago, IL

L. Hyattsville, MD

M. Boston, MA

N. Detroit, MI

O. Minneapolis, MN

P. Newark, NJ

Q. New York, NY

R. Triangle, NC

S. Cincinnati, OH

T. Philadelphia, PA

U. Pittsburgh, PA

V. San Juan, PR

W. Dallas, TX

X. El Paso, TX

Y. Houston, TX

Z. Seattle, WA

AA. Spokane, WA

AB. Morgantown, WV

2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

3. Would you accept a permanent appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Would you accept a Term appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

5. Would you accept a Part-time appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

6. Would you accept a Supervisor or manager position?

A. Yes

B. No

7. Please indicate below any area(s) that represent your current or previous experience or are area(s) for which you are interested in being considered.

A. Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

B. Maternal and Child Health

C. Reproductive Health

D. Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity

E. Cancer Prevention

F. Diabetes

G. Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

H. Environmental Health

I. Foodborne & Waterborne Illness

J. Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics

K. Global Health

L. Health Statistics

M. Emergency Preparedness and Response

N. Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention

O. HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention

P. Immunization and Respiratory Diseases

Q. Infection Prevention and Control

R. Infectious Diseases

S. Informatics

T. Injury Prevention and Control

U. Laboratory sciences

V. Occupational Safety and Health

W. Program Evaluation

X. Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce

Y. Public Health Law and Policy

Z. Research

AA. Surveillance

AB. Not Listed or Unknown

AC. Budget and Finance

AD. Communications Science

AE. Grant Services

AF. Health Education, Behavior and Promotion

AG. Health Equity

AH. Human Resources and Administration

AI. Oral Health

AJ. School and Community Heath

AK. Smoking Cessation

Thank you for your interest in a position with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

1. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Veterinary Medicine (0701):

Degree: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree, i.e., Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), obtained at a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA). The AVMA website has a listing of all AVMA-accredited veterinary medical schools. AVMA website: https://www.avma.org

NOTE: Graduates of foreign veterinary medical schools that are not accredited by the AVMA Council on Education must meet one of the following requirements:

Proof of certification of their final transcript by the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG); OR
Possession of a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice veterinary medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States that includes successful completion of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) or its predecessors, the National Board Examination (NBE) and the Clinical Competency Test (CCT); OR
Proof that the education obtained in a foreign veterinary medical program is equivalent to that gained in a veterinary medical program that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. An AVMA-accredited veterinary medical school or college must have accepted the final transcript from the foreign veterinary medical school at full value for placement into an advanced degree, postgraduate educational program, or training program (e.g., residency or graduate program).

In addition, graduates of foreign veterinary medical programs must also provide proof of proficiency in the English language by successfully completing one of the nationally and internationally recognized examinations that incorporate assessments of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Examples of examinations that assess mastery of the English language are shown below:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum scores for the TOEFL are 560 for the paper-based version; 220 for the computer-based version; or overall score of 83 for the internet-based version (including 26 or higher in speaking, 26 or higher in listening, and 17 or higher in writing). For the computer-based and paper-based test versions, applicants must also complete the Test of Spoken English (TSE) and the Test of Written English (TWE). Minimum required scores are 55 for the TSE and 5.5 for the TWE.
Academic tests (listening, writing, and speaking) offered by the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Applicants must achieve a minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 7.0 in speaking, 6.5 in listening, and 6.0 in writing; OR
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL). Applicants must achieve a minimum overall band score of 70, with at least 60 in speaking, 60 in listening, and 50 in writing.

From the descriptions below, select the one statement that best describes your education and meets the Basic Qualification Requirements for Veterinary Medical Officer, GS-0701-11/15 and the Minimum Qualification Requirements for GS-11. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

A. I have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree as described above.

B. I am a graduate of a foreign veterinary medical school that is not accredited by the AVMA Council on Education and meet one of the requirements described above.

C. My education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

2. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the Additional Minimum Qualification Requirements for Veterinary Medical Officer, GS-0701-12.

A. I have one year of progressively responsible professional veterinary experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in Federal service that demonstrates the ability to independently perform the veterinary medical duties required of the position.

B. I have a Master's degree in an area of specialization, including but not limited to, animal science, avian medicine, food safety, infectious diseases, veterinary clinical sciences, pathobiology, biomedical sciences, veterinary anatomy, veterinary preventive medicine, comparative biological sciences, epidemiology, veterinary parasitology, molecular veterinary biosciences, public health, microbiology, pathology, immunology, laboratory animal medicine, toxicology, wildlife, zoological animal medicine, or sciences related to the work of a veterinary medical officer position.

C. I have successfully completed 2 years of an internship, residency program, or fellowship training program in a discipline related to the position.

D. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

3. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the Additional Minimum Qualification Requirements for Veterinary Medical Officer, GS-0701-13.

A. I have one year of progressively responsible professional veterinary experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in Federal service such as providing veterinary medical technical assistance and guidance on the aspects of public health issues and programs related to zoonotic diseases between humans and animals.

B. I have a Ph.D. degree in an area of specialization, including but not limited to, animal science, avian medicine, food safety, infectious diseases, veterinary clinical sciences, pathobiology, biomedical sciences, veterinary anatomy, veterinary preventive medicine, comparative biological sciences, epidemiology, veterinary parasitology, molecular veterinary biosciences, public health, microbiology, pathology, immunology, laboratory animal medicine, toxicology, wildlife, zoological animal medicine, or sciences related to the work of a veterinary medical officer position.

C. I have successfully completed 3 years of an internship, residency program, or fellowship training program in a discipline related to the position.

D. I have successfully completed all requirements for Diplomate status in an ABVS-recognized veterinary specialty organization. Such specialties may include, but are not limited to, veterinary toxicology, laboratory animal medicine, poultry veterinary medicine, theriogenology, veterinary anesthesiology, veterinary behaviorists, veterinary clinical pharmacology, veterinary dermatology, veterinary emergency and critical care, veterinary internal medicine, veterinary microbiology, veterinary nutrition, veterinary ophthalmology, veterinary pathology, veterinary preventive medicine, veterinary radiology, veterinary medicine, and veterinary dentistry.

E. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

4. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the Additional Minimum Qualification Requirements for Veterinary Medical Officer, GS-0701-14.

A. I have one year of progressively responsible professional veterinary experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in Federal service such as providing veterinary and public health expertise on surveillance systems, outbreak response planning, data collection, field research, and/or related projects for the prevention and/or control of zoonotic diseases.

B. My experience is not reflected in the above statement.

5. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the Additional Minimum Qualification Requirements for Veterinary Medical Officer, GS-0701-15.

A. I have one year of progressively responsible professional veterinary experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in Federal service such as providing veterinary, medical and/or public health expertise on surveillance systems, outbreak response planning, data collection, training, field research, and related projects for the prevention and control of zoonotic diseases.

B. My experience is not reflected in the above statement.

6. 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.

A. Yes, I certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith, and I understand the information provided above.

B. No, I do not certify/understand the information provided above.

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