Supervisory Public Health Advisor

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

This position is with the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Public Health Data, Surveillance, and Technology, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The Supervisory Public Health Advisor provides executive-level direction for national public health program activities and collaborative studies that influence policy, program priorities, and mission outcomes. The role advises on complex policy matters, develops strategies to resolve significant issues affecting public health programs, directs high-impact special projects, and communicates findings to executive officials and other governmental or external stakeholders. It also provides leadership and administrative direction to maintain an effective workforce and accomplish organizational objectives.

The position requires documented public-health-related knowledge and skills, plus at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level. This experience must include leading public health or school health programs, researching and analyzing related policies, conducting complex research or special studies and preparing materials for senior leadership, and supervising professional staff. This is a federal position subject to U.S. citizenship, time-in-grade, suitability, background investigation, and other federal employment conditions. A financial disclosure statement and probationary or trial period may be required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Meet time-in-grade restrictions by the announcement closing date.
• Suitable for federal employment and successful completion of a background security investigation with favorable adjudication.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level, including all specified program leadership, policy analysis, research and reporting, and staff supervision experience.
• Knowledge of organizational, operational, and programmatic concepts and practices used by agencies and organizations engaged in public health or health-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 of and skill in administrative or analytical methods and techniques for working within a public health or related organization and carrying out program functions.
• Skill in oral and written communication, gathering and conveying information, making presentations, and preparing reports and correspondence.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
• Applicants must document experience with exact employment dates and hours worked per week if part-time; supporting documentation may be required for experience outside official duties.
• Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated as equivalent to education from an accredited U.S. program or receive full credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level direction for national public health program activities and collaborative studies that influence policy, program priorities, and mission outcomes.
• Advise on complex policy matters and develop strategies to resolve significant issues affecting public health programs.
• Direct high-impact special projects and communicate authoritative findings to executive officials and governmental or external stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and administrative direction to maintain an effective workforce and accomplish organizational objectives.
• Lead public health or school health programs by analyzing program and policy issues, evaluating effectiveness, and developing recommendations for complex or cross-cutting priorities.
• Research and analyze public health or school health policies to identify emerging issues, assess program impacts, and recommend policy or program improvements.
• Conduct comprehensive research or special studies involving complex public health issues and prepare reports, briefings, or recommendations for senior leadership.
• Supervise professional staff by establishing priorities, assigning work, evaluating performance, addressing employee issues, and supporting workforce development.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; eligibility depends on position type.
• Incentives may be authorized, subject to factors including funding availability. Potential 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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed