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Position Title
Director, Division of Injury Prevention
Agency
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Announcement Number
HHS-CDC-RF-25-12654343 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, January 13, 2025 to Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee and occupy a position equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or higher?
 
To verify your eligibility as a current Federal civilian employee in a position equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or higher, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action Form reflecting your status.
 
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2. 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).
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Preferences
1. Are you a PHS Commissioned Corps Officer?

Public Health Service (PHS) Commissioned Corps Officer (this includes active duty officers and inactive reserve officers in the Corps). NOTE: You must submit a copy of your current personnel orders. Please remove you SSN from document before submission.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Director, Division of Injury Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, position with the Federal government. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and meets the Basic Qualification Requirements for Supervisory Health Scientist, RF-0601-00. (limit characters)
2. From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and meets the agency specific qualification requirements for the Supervisory Health Scientist, RF-0601-00. (limit characters)
3. I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service which includes senior level managerial and leadership experience coordinating scientific public health programs for an organization in the areas of public health research, injury, surveillance, policy, suicide prevention, epidemiologic and behavioral health studies and overall program implementation and evaluation. (limit characters)
4. Describe your experience providing consultation and technical assistance to state and local agencies, and non-governmental organizations in the conduct of injury and suicide prevention science related to the organization's scientific activities and programs. (limit characters)
5. Describe your leadership or academic experience directing a scientific public health program, including establishing strategic plans and policies, and evaluating program accomplishments. (limit characters)
6. Describe your experience with coordinating and supervising selected injury prevention/suicide science functions within the organization, emphasizing science related processes and practices. (limit characters)
7. Describe your experience with dealing effectively with high-level government officials, foreign ministries of health, scientific and academic communities, national and international medical and health-related organizations, diverse community and non-governmental groups, U.S. and global media, and the international public at large. (limit characters)
8. Describe your experience with leading people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.  Inherent to this qualification is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilities, cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. (limit characters)
9. Describe your experience with meeting organizational goals and customer expectations.  Inherent to this qualification is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. (limit characters)
10. 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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