Public Health Advisor (Program Director)

Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. The Public Health Advisor (Program Director) provides direct support to establish strategies for complementary and coordinated improvements in nationwide public health preparedness and response. The role develops and maintains working relationships with appropriate agencies and public or private groups concerning the program or jurisdictional assignment, and reviews policies for public health programs and needs for national program initiatives. The position includes 20% supervisory duties.

Requirements

• Knowledge of organizational, operational, and programmatic concepts and practices used by public, private, or nonprofit organizations engaged in public health or related activities.
• Knowledge of methods, processes, and techniques used to develop and deliver public health or health-related programs in state and local settings.
• Knowledge of a specialized public health program.
• Knowledge and skill in applying administrative or analytical methods and techniques needed to work within a public health or related organization and carry out program functions.
• Skill in oral and written communication, gathering and conveying information, making presentations, and preparing reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in federal service, including providing guidance on the formulation and implementation of public health programs; collaborating with management and program staff on policies, processes, and procedures for public health emergency preparedness programs at the federal, state, tribal, local, or territorial level; and developing strategies, procedures, or guidelines for a public health program and evaluating program effectiveness.
• For supervisory duties, candidates must have demonstrated or shown potential to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Appointment is contingent on a negative applicant drug test; the position is subject to random, reasonable-suspicion, and post-accident drug testing after hiring.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Must be suitable for federal employment and successfully complete a background security investigation with favorable adjudication.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to establish strategies for complementary and coordinated improvements in nationwide public health preparedness and response.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with appropriate agencies and public or private groups concerning the program or jurisdictional assignment.
• Review policies for public health programs and needs for national program initiatives.
• Perform supervisory duties, comprising 20% of the position.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Incentives may be authorized, subject to multiple factors and funds availability, and may include moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentives, student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, or creditable service for annual leave.

What This Job Offers

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