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Position Title
Public Health Advisor
Agency
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Announcement Number
HHS-SAMHSA-MP-24-12542806 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, September 16, 2024 to Friday, September 27, 2024
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)
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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/).
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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/
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5. Are you a current or former DoD employee who is/was employed at an Industrial Base Facility or the Major Range and Test Facilities Bases who:
 
  • Is/Was appointed initially under open competitive examination under subchapter I of chapter 33 of such title to the time-limited appointment;
  • Served under one or more time-limited appointments by a defense industrial base facility or the Major Range and Test Facilities Base for a period or periods totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2 or more years; and
  • Performance has been at an acceptable level of performance throughout the period(s), referred to in (2) above.
 
Are you a Former DoD employees may also apply for a position within two years after the most recent date of separation, and their most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance. 
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6. 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
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7. 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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8. Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
  • was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; AND,
  • served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; AND,
  • performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; AND,
  • if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) and performance appraisal that demonstrates you meet the requirements outlined in the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.
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9. 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:
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10. 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/)
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11. 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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12. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
  • recently separated (within the past 3 years)
  • are a disabled veteran
  • served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition OR
  • received an Armed Forces Service Medal
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. If claiming disability preference, 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)
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13. Please provide the specifics about how you heard about this vacancy announcement. For example - where exactly did you hear of this position; which job fair did you interact with CMS; if it was word of mouth, who did you hear it from, etc? Enter N/A if "Not Applicable". (limit characters)
14. How did you find out about this position? (limit characters)
15. Political, Schedule C, Non-career SES Appointee: In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.

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)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
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16. Are you a federal retiree receiving an annuity? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Are you an HHS employee in a Bargaining Unit (such as the National Treasury Employees Union) (limit characters)
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration 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 response which best describes your experience that meets the Basic Qualification Requirements for a Public Health Analyst, GS-0685-11. (limit characters)
2. From the descriptions below, select the one response which best describes your experience that meets the Basic Qualification Requirements for a Public Health Advisor, GS-0685-12/13. (limit characters)
3. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for a Public Health Advisor, GS-0685-11.
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4. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience for a Public Health Advisor, GS-0685-12.
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5. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience for a Public Health Advisor, GS-0685-13.
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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. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Aid in administering public health programs, including service delivery, assessment, surveillance, quality assurance, partnerships and collaborations, outreach, orientation, training, reporting, and/or program implementation and evaluation.
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7. Help to advise officials on program operations including budget and fiscal matters and/or legislation and policy.
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8. Maintain an integrated system of information gathering and reporting devices to analyze the data and assesses program needs.
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9. Assist in managing grants and/or contracts that support programs for adults with mental illness, and/or children with emotional disturbance.
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10. Ensure that projects and activities meet the needs of adults with mental illness and/or children with emotional disturbances.
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11. Provide program consultation, guidance, and assistance.
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12. Promote significant public health grants management in Federal, local, and/or state settings with relative independence.
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13. Assist in monitoring assigned grants to ensure they meet the stated goals and objectives.
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14. Ensure that program plans, and data sets are developed and implemented in accordance with funding requirements and national initiatives.
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15. Aid in preparing contracts, agreements, proposals, and other documents on their own or in conjunction with other people for the program, study, or project.
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16. Assist with developing strategies for program promotion, education, communication, and outreach; independently, or in collaboration with others.
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17. Help to oversee program compliance and make recommendations to approve or disapprove of proposed or existing program activities or expansions.
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18. Assemble technical documents on research findings, scientific methods, evaluation results, fact sheets, and other important program documentation, such as reports.
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19. Recommend program operations including budget and fiscal matters.
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20. Assist in monitoring assigned grants to assess meeting the stated goals and objectives.
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21. Help to ensure expenditures are congruent with agency policies, statues and regulations.
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22. Collect and/or analyze data to address highly complex grantee and program needs.
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23. Prepare reports for use in evaluating program operations and the other work incidental to the development of information gathering system.
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24. Research all aspects of device use, including patient and user education through information directed by health professionals.
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25. Identify mental health issues and problems related to unsafe or ineffective use by people or health professionals.
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26. Aid in researching and/or analyzing the causes of grantee problems.
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27. Evaluate and analyze data collection and utilization methods and quality control.
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28. Research and analyze the causes of mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders that are caused by controversial, complex, and often conflicting factors.
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29. Research and analyze all aspects of use such as user/patient education via information directed through health professionals.
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30. Prepare reports of findings and recommendations.
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31. Conduct assessments, compliance reviews and/or negotiates and approves corrective actions.
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32. Perform duties related to the development, extension, and improvement of health care systems and/or communications.
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33. Assist in planning, developing and/or implementing programs/strategies that educate the user/patient on current product issues.
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34. Explain proper use of products to promote health benefits.
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35. Identify and/or make recommendations regarding areas where an educational approach can have a significant impact on public health.
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36. Assist in advising officials on all aspects of program operations including budget and fiscal matters and legislation and policy.
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37. Serve as a point of contact for all inquiries from assigned grantees and/or provide expertise on the grants' related requirements.
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38. Provide advisory services to agencies and/or organizations in developing, extending, and/or improving health care systems, public health strategies, communications, and services.
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39. Help to present training systems for health practitioners, researchers, and other professionals.
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40. Conduct and/or assist in the development and delivery of training courses.
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41. Plan, implement, and/or present training systems for health practitioners, researchers, and other professionals.
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42. Assist in devising strategies for distributing information to professional groups, organizations from the public and/or private sector, health agencies, or the media through publications, correspondence, and presentations.
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43. Liaise with professionals in health and education as well as users and patients for the purpose of promoting programs that have a impact on users and/or patients.
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44. Help to develop papers for presentation at conferences or meetings of professional organizations.
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45. Collaborate with GPOs and/or grants management staff on post-award administration.
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46. Review progress reports and participate in site visits, and other activities
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47. Teach ways to help reduce unnecessary exposure and hazards in the use of products.
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48. Ensure contractors performance meets the standard set forth in the contract and meets the technical requirements before the delivery date(s) or during the performance period.
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49. Ensure that the price or estimated cost in the contract.
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50. Use judgment, experience, and knowledge to interact with groups of users, patients, and health professionals and obtain crucial problem information from them.
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51. Develop brand-new or revised programs to address significant user complaints or newly discovered issues.
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52. Use information from other sources about mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders, such as problem definition studies and literature to aid in problem solving.
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53. Monitor assigned grants to assess their meeting the stated goals and objectives, statutory requirements and related regulations.
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54. Ensure that expenditures adhere to the agency's policies, laws, and regulations.
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55. Manage grants and contracts that support programs for adults with mental illness, and/or children with emotional disturbance.
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56. Work with a variety of public, non-profit, private, and health-related organizations to plan, create, and implement grants, contracts, and public health programs in conjunction with local, state, and/or other federal governments.
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57. Ensure that projects and activities are in accordance with agency policies and procedures and meeting the needs of adults with mental illness and/or children with emotional disturbance.
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