Physician (Public Health)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Atlanta, GA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, National Center for Environmental Health, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 100 applications have been received or on the closing date, whichever is first. Candidates may be eligible to receive Title 38 Physician and Dentist Pay (PDP). PDP (Base Pay + Market Pay) will be set based on the area of medical specialty of the selectee.

As a(n) Physician (Public Health), you will:
Provide support to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in public health research and analyses.
Perform duties involving the evaluation of medical research or the identification of causes or sources of disease or disease outbreaks.
Apply epidemiological principles and/or procedures to investigate, review, analyze, and/or determine the cause(s) of problems, situations, inconsistencies, and/or issues related to programmatic degradation or systemic or causal parameters.
Research findings which impact significant public health programs, issues, problems, processes, and procedures and/or the transmission of other causation of disease or public health issues or situations.
This position has 20% supervisory duties, candidates must also have demonstrated or shown the potential to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants should describe any previous experience or responsibilities which could be used in relation to the supervisory requirements of this position.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
• Suitable for federal employment
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
• Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Probationary (or trial) period may be required.
• Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. (Must upload transcripts). OR Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination. (Must upload transcripts).
• Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. (Must upload proof of license).
• Graduate Training Requirement (Must be documented within resume): Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training.
• Have 4 years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training.
• One year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: Providing advanced medical and public health expertise in the development, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs, policies, and initiatives, serving as a technical advisor on complex public health issues. Planning, leading, and conducting environmental health and epidemiologic studies, including collecting, managing, and statistically analyzing large public health datasets to inform evidence-based decision-making. Applying physician-level clinical expertise to population health challenges by interpreting epidemiologic and surveillance data, developing recommendations, and supporting public health policy and program decisions. Collaborating with federal, state, local, and external partners to address complex public health challenges, provide technical leadership during public health responses and emergencies, and oversee or provide technical direction for grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in public health research and analyses.
• Perform duties involving the evaluation of medical research or the identification of causes or sources of disease or disease outbreaks.
• Apply epidemiological principles and/or procedures to investigate, review, analyze, and/or determine the cause(s) of problems, situations, inconsistencies, and/or issues related to programmatic degradation or systemic or causal parameters.
• Research findings which impact significant public health programs, issues, problems, processes, and procedures and/or the transmission of other causation of disease or public health issues or situations.
• Provide 20% supervisory duties.

Benefits

• Creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work experience or prior uniformed military service
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree