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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

04/12/2024 to 05/13/2024

* Salary

$191,900 - $246,400 per year

* Pay scale & grade

RF 00

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

* Atlanta, GA

* Remote job

* Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

* Appointment type

Permanent -

* Work schedule

Full-time -

* Service

Excepted

* Promotion potential

None

* Job family (Series)

0602 Medical Officer

* Supervisory status

Yes

* Security clearance

Top Secret

* Drug test

Yes

* Position sensitivity and risk

Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

* Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness

National security

* Announcement number

HHS-CDC-RF-24-12376795

* Control number

786193200

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This job is open to

* The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

This is an Excepted Service position under Title 42. Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified persons, including Public Health Service Commissioned Corps officers. No previous federal experience is required. This appointment does not confer any entitlement to a position in the competitive service and may provide entitlement to Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeal rights. This position is open to U.S. citizens only.

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Duties

Major Duties:

* As the alter ego to the Center Director, the Principal Deputy Director provides executive leadership, direction, planning, coordination, and strategic vision to the Center on policies, activities, and operations in the scientific management of center programs.

* Provides scientific guidance and leadership to international, national, state and/or local government agencies, universities, health related organizations, private and public foundations, and professional associations, in activities to improve critical public health problems/issues. Provides scientific advice and consultation as a nationally or internationally recognized consultant and expert on critical problems in the scientific specialty field. Directs special projects involving medical, technical, and scientific matters of interest to the CDC and HHS.

* Provides medical and scientific leadership, direction, and advice on policies and improvements to implement for health-related activities for hazardous substances, hazardous waste sites and chemical releases. Performs advisory services to the director and other senior staff on the development, support, application, standardization, and integration of public health policies and programs.

* Serves as scientific advisor to the Center Director, and other senior staff, on science issues in public health, medical science, epidemiology, biostatistics, economics, behavioral science, and related disciplines, which are frequently complex or controversial and often involving analyses and assessments resulting in policy decisions along with CDC's relationships with other U.S. governmental agencies - Federal, state and local, as well as international governments and domestic and international non-governmental organizations.

* Serves as a supervisor and manager with joint authority over the substantive programs, missions, and functions of the Center. Contributes to and oversees research findings that markedly impact significant public health programs, processes, and procedures. Contributes to and oversees expert-quality formal and informal reports that address vital issues, multi-functional studies and analytical approaches, expert-level findings and cogent, substantive recommendations that are primarily used as the basis for key executive-level management decisions.

* Represents the Center with CDC leadership at all levels and with external partners to ensure that the organization is consistent with Agency goals and are meeting planned accomplishments. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organizational and operations objectives for the organization. Establishes, reviews, and/or revises policies, procedures, mission objectives on a wide range of scientific, environmental, health, and emergency response.

* Directs the preparation of briefing documents, issue analysis, legislative proposals, and other documents required for the coordination of Division plans with the goals and objectives of the Center and CDC. Provides guidance in redirecting program commitments on a priority basis. Evaluates reports by analyzing facts and performing appropriate research and prepares detailed responses.

* Handles strategic change matters and works to create and maintain effective working relationships with others. Develops and implements strategies and plans for meeting national program objectives.

* In the absence of the Center Director, serves as Acting Director. Represents the Director on various committees and represents on all programmatic, budgetary, and operational matters with full authority of the Director.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* Background and/or Security Investigation required.

* In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 15, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. This position may require a Drug Test and be subject to Random Drug Testing. The position may require the submission of a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. If required to submit to urinalysis, the appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative test result.

Qualifications

Current federal employees must be at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or above to be considered for this position.

Basic Qualifications for RF-0602: 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 (external link); Association of American Medical Colleges (external link); Liaison Committee on Medical Education (external link); Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association (external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. 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.

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 (external link), 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.

Graduate Training: 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. For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. Descriptions of such programs are described below.

An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g., internal medicine, surgery, general practice, obstetrics-gynecology, and pediatrics). Such programs are in hospitals or other institutions accredited for internship training by a recognized body of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)(external link).

A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by a recognized body of the American Medical Association(external link), (AMA) or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)(external link).

A fellowship program involves advanced training (beyond residency training) in a given medical specialty in either a clinical or research setting in a hospital or an institution accredited in the United States for such training.

Additional Requirements: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, applicants must also meet the following: Five years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or one year of specialized experience which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position, such as senior-level managerial experience coordinating scientific public health programs in the areas of public health research, behavioral science, epidemiology, surveillance, data science, biostatistics, policy or program implementation, and evaluation.

Typically, experience of this nature is gained at or above the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit transcripts or a list of applicable courses with their application package. This also applies to status applicants who are applying to a position in a different occupational series than they are currently or were previously appointed. Applicants who do not submit their transcripts (or list of applicable course work) will be evaluated based on the information provided in their application package (and/or resume) along with their responses to a self-certification question asking if they meet the basic qualifications listed in the vacancy announcement. Those deemed tentatively qualified will be referred for consideration. If selected, applicants will be required to provide an official transcript prior to the final job offer. If the official transcript does not support the educational requirements of the position, the applicant will be considered ineligible for the position.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that:

* the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs

* such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program, or that full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

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Additional information

Positions may be available in multiple locations across the United States, or eligible for telework and remote work opportunities, based on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) Workplace Flexibilities Policy.

The executive level compensation package is commensurate with qualifications and experience and may result in a higher salary than reflected above. This position is located in the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in Atlanta, Georgia.

This position is also being announced under vacancy announcement number HHS-CDC-RF-24-12376787 . Applicants must apply to both vacancy announcements to receive consideration for both occupational series. Please carefully read the qualifications requirements in both vacancy announcements.

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT/FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

CDC Financial Disclosure: HHS fosters a work environment committed to government ethics. Through its ethics program, HHS seeks to prevent conflicts of interest on the part of executive branch employees. A conflict-free HHS allows its public servants to make impartial decisions based on the interests of the public when carrying out governmental responsibilities, to serve as good stewards of public resources, and to loyally adhere to the Constitution and laws of the United States. As an executive branch employee, you will be subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct and the criminal conflict of interest statutes. An introduction to federal ethics will be available during orientation. You must complete the remainder of your initial ethics training during your first three months at HHS. Further details on this will be provided during orientation.

You might be required to a file a public or confidential financial disclosure report within 30 days of your appointment. You will receive formal notification if a disclosure report is required. This can require information such as recent sources of income, financial interests you hold, and outside activities you participate in, as well as similar information from a spouse or any dependent children. If you have questions, please contact the Deputy Ethics Counselor or Ethics Coordinator for your office, which you can find here:

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

How You Will Be Evaluated: Applicants must meet the qualification requirements as outlined above to be eligible for further consideration. You must provide detailed evidence of the experience, knowledge, skill, ability, and other personal characteristic requirements, and show how and when they were used. This evidence must include clear and concise examples that show level of accomplishment and degree of responsibility. Qualification determinations will be based on the information provided in your application and the requirements of the position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Conditions of Employment:

1. Security and Background Requirements: If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. If hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, or appropriate disciplinary action.

2. E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the 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. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify participant.

3. Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

4. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

5. A 2- year trial period may be required.

6. Travel, transportation, and moving expenses may be paid.

7. Bargaining Unit Position: No

8. Drug Screening Required: Yes

9. Recruitment incentive may be authorized.

10. Top Secret clearance is required.

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* Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

1. Rsum - You are encouraged to use the USAJOBS online resume builder to ensure that all required information is in your resume. If you use your own rsum, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that include beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed.

Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:

* Classified or government sensitive information

* Social Security Number (SSN)

* Photos of yourself

* Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.

* Encrypted and digitally signed documents

2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire

3. Other supporting documents:

College Transcripts

Foreign education evaluation

SF-50 (if prior federal service)

Note: This position has a positive education requirement. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit transcripts or a list of applicable courses with their application package. This also applies to status applicants who are applying to a position in a different occupational series than they are currently or were previously appointed. Applicants who do not submit their transcripts (or list of applicable course work) will be evaluated based on the information provided in their application package (and/or resume) along with their responses to a self-certification question asking if they meet the basic qualifications listed in the vacancy announcement. Those deemed tentatively qualified will be referred for consideration. If selected, applicants will be required to provide an official transcript prior to entry on duty. If the official transcript does not support the educational requirements of the position, the applicant will be considered ineligible for the position.

Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

For Rsum and Application Tips visit:

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/13/2024.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

* How to Apply

This is an Excepted Service position under Title 42. Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified persons, including non-citizens and Public Health Service Commissioned Corps officers. No previous federal experience is required. This appointment does not confer any entitlement to a position in the competitive service and may provide entitlement to Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeal rights.

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/13/2024 of this announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your rsum and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit:

If you are unable to apply online:

* Applicants external to CDC - Contact the CDC Helpdesk by phone (770) 488-1725 or email HRCS@CDC.GOV.

* Applicants internal to CDC - Contact the OHR Service Desk.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online. Applying online, through your USAJOBS account, will expedite the application process and allow you to check your application. If you utilize the Alternate Application method, your USAJOBS account will not display this application or status updates related to this application.

To view the questionnaire, click on the following link:

Agency contact information

CDC HELPDESK

Phone

(770) 488-1725

HRCS@CDC.GOV

Address

NATIONAL CENTER ON BIRTH DEFECTS AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES-OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

1600 Clifton Road NE

Atlanta, GA 30333

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Next steps

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. When the vacancy announcement closes, an evaluation of your qualifications will be determined by a panel of experts. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.

You will receive notice via email once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).

Your position may be eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested once you have become an employee, in accordance with the CDC Workplace Flexibilities policy.

HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

* Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

* Reasonable accommodation policy

* Financial suitability

* Selective Service

* New employee probationary period

* Signature and false statements

* Privacy Act

* Social security number request

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Required Documents

Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:

* Classified or government sensitive information

* Social Security Number (SSN)

* Photos of yourself

* Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.

* Encrypted and digitally signed documents

2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire

3. Other supporting documents:

College Transcripts

Foreign education evaluation

SF-50 (if prior federal service)

For Rsum and Application Tips visit:

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/13/2024.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/13/2024 of this announcement to receive consideration.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

If you are unable to apply online:

* Applicants external to CDC - Contact the CDC Hel