Public Health Advisor

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Policy, Performance, and Evaluation, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Public Health Advisor coordinates complex, controversial, or emerging public health issues among Federal, state, local, and international agencies; designs, develops, and evaluates public health programs and projects; analyzes public health product safety and effectiveness issues; establishes program evaluation criteria and standards; and provides technical guidance, consultation, and training to stakeholders.

The position is at the GS-12 grade level. Applicants must demonstrate at least one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Education cannot substitute for or be combined with experience to meet the specialized experience requirement. Federal employment conditions include U.S. citizenship or national status, a background and suitability investigation, applicable time-in-grade restrictions, and a possible one-year probationary period. Federal salary payments are made by direct deposit. Selected applicants may be subject to reasonable-suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or National.
• At least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in the private or public sector.
• Experience leading complex public health programs and coordinating with Federal, state, local, and international partners to address public health issues.
• Experience analyzing public health data and product safety issues to identify risks, improve programs, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing public health projects, providing technical guidance, and delivering training to improve program effectiveness.
• Resume limited to no more than two pages, with detailed experience information, exact employment dates, and hours worked per week for part-time work.
• Current or former Federal employees subject to time-in-grade restrictions must have served at least 52 weeks at the next lower grade level, as applicable.
• Successful completion of a background and suitability investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Federal employees must receive salary payments by direct deposit.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a principal representative coordinating complex, controversial, or emerging public health issues among Federal, state, local, and international agencies.
• Design, develop, and evaluate complex public health programs and projects to achieve program objectives and improve public health outcomes.
• Research and analyze public health product safety and effectiveness issues using data, research, and stakeholder input to determine causes and assess public health impacts.
• Establish and apply program evaluation criteria and standards to monitor performance, assess effectiveness, and ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, consultation, and training to agencies, health professionals, and other stakeholders to improve public health strategies, services, and program operations.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with benefits for employees and their families. Specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Incentives may be authorized, subject to factors including funding availability. Possible incentives include moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentives, student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, and creditable service for annual leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed