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Position Title
Physician (Infectious Disease)
Agency
U.S. Agency for International Development
Announcement Number
25-DE-HRC0494426PN-JS Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 to Monday, December 16, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

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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; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

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4. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:

• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. USAJOBS Veterans resources

To verify your eligibility, you must 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 service which includes character of service.
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Preferences
1. Are you currently, or have you been within the last 5 years, a Presidential appointee (with or without Senate confirmation), Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, an appointee serving in a political capacity under an agency-specific authority, or a Noncareer SES employee in the Executive Branch? (limit characters)
2. Where did you hear about us? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying for the Physician (Infectious Disease), GS-0602-15 with the U.S. Agency for International Development. Your resume and responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before your submit your application. (limit characters)
1. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the degree requirements for a physician position. Select the response that most closely and accurately describes your background and which demonstrates how you meet the education requirements.
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2. Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine degree, all candidates must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience in a clinical setting. Select the response that most accurately describes your graduate training background.
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3. This physician position requires all eligible candidates must meet the licensure requirement. Select the response that most accurately outlines your current licensure status.
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4. Specialized Experience: GS-15: In addition to the education requirement, you MUST have completed 5 years of residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service.

Select the statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Physician (Infectious Disease) at the GS-15 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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5. Do you have experience diagnosing, evaluating and treating patient health problems?
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6. Do you have experience interpreting results of a medical examination or evaluation including specialty tests for a patient?
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7. Do you have experience interviewing, examining, reviewing past medical history and/or performing diagnostic tests to provide an accurate diagnose for the patient?
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8. Do you have experience monitoring care and treatment progress of patients?
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9. Do you have experience developing solutions that drive continuous improvement of business processes in a customer-focused organization?
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10. Do you have experience using oral language to communicate complex information to layperson audience, senior officials, and patients? (Oral can be defined as use of American Sign Language, if applicable.)
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11. Do you have experience facilitating cooperation and mutual assistance across the organization?
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12. Do you have experience creating new work processes within your organization to solve a preexisting problem?
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13. Do you have experience providing policy and technical advice on general clinical systems to establish program objectives or performance goals?
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14. Do you have experience identifying system and/or program changes in a large-scale organization to achieve strategic objectives?
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
15. 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 the application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fired or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001) my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied 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. (limit characters)