Duties

The Post-Secondary Hiring Authority is designed to appoint students from a wide variety of educational institutions (undergraduate and graduate) into paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school. Students are exposed to jobs in the Federal civil service by providing meaningful developmental work at the beginning of their career, before their career paths are fully established.

The CDC utilizes Direct/Expedited Hire Authorities to fill vacancies in a variety of occupations. This vacancy is a REPOSITORY of applications. Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level of the position. Applications may be periodically referred to hiring managers both during the open period and after the closing date. Because of the large number of applications anticipated, applicants' status will not be updated.

This public notice will be used to fill Public Notice for Expedited Hire (Post-Secondary Student) - Business and Industry Student Trainee, GS-1199 positions at the GS-07 through GS-11 grade levels.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

Providing the full range of business services in response to the specific needs of the organization.
Assisting program officials in defining the level and kinds of services needed to carry out assigned responsibilities and to accomplish project objectives.
Conducting the purchase of a wide variety of specialized supplies, equipment, and services needed to support the operations of the organization.
Reviewing procurement requests for adequacy of justification, availability of funds, and compliance with policies and procedures.
Contributing to the development, enhancement, and improvement of administration and operations of the organizations internal/ external systems, operating policies, planning, internal controls, assessments, and reporting requirements to promote process and business delivery improvements; enhanced customer service; and sustained efficient and effective strategic business operations.
Providing administrative and procedural support to office staff.
Operating and maintaining automated data and information systems and initiating and following through on a wide range of critical actions including management, processes, and entry of funding documents/ actions into diverse automated information system to generate delivery/acquisition of services, supplies, equipment, and contractual/ acquisition services.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Due to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) process enhancement to use Shared Certificates throughout the Agency, some of the requirements below may differ:

Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment and seeking a baccalaureate or graduate degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) on a full or half-time basis.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see
May be subject to a Background/Security Investigation. Security clearance level may differ from the position announced when certificates are shared.
CDC participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
Direct deposit is required.
A two-year probationary/trial period may be required upon selection/placement.
This position may be subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
This position may be subject to the OGE Financial Disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). CDC inspires public confidence in its trust responsibilities and mission by maintaining high ethical principles. If selected, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. If identified, this will be an annual requirement.
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

Education Requirements: This appointment will be made under the Post-Secondary hiring authority. To be eligible an applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment and seeking a baccalaureate or graduate degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) on a full or half-time basis.

AND

Minimum Qualifications:

GS-07: To qualify at the GS-07 grade level, you must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, to include managing, operating, and maintaining automated data and information systems; utilizing administrative procedures and practices to provide business services to an organization; and assisting program officials with administrative services needed to accomplish project objectives.

Have successfully completed one (1) full academic year of graduate level education leading to a Master's/equivalent degree in any field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary to do the work from an accredited college or university -- OR -- have a Bachelor's degree and meet Superior Academic Achievement as listed in the Education Section below.

Have a combination of specialized experience and education that together meets 100% of the qualification requirement for this position.

GS-09: To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, you must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, to include developing and applying methods and procedures for business services; managing administrative requirements for office supplies and properties; and maintaining systems to control purchasing and use of supplies.

Have successfully completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree in any field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary to do the work from an accredited college or university -- OR -- completed two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree -- OR -- LL.B. or J.D., if related.

Have a combination of specialized experience and education that together meets 100% of the qualification requirement for this position.

GS-11: To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, you must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, to include planning and organizing program activities; analyzing and interpreting program and/or financial information to determine business service's needs; and evaluating the effectiveness of operations and services.

Have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in any field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary to do the work -- OR -- three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree --OR -- LL.M., if related.

Have a combination of specialized experience and education that together meets 100% of the qualification requirement for this position.

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

A copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For more information, visit

Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) (GS-07 only) is based a bachelor's degree with one of the following:

Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.
Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of:
3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or
3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
Grade-point averages are to be rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9.
Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society -- Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.

Additional information

Appointment Limitations:

Post-secondary students will initially be appointed in the competitive service to one of the following depending on the need of the agency:
Temporary appointment not to exceed (NTE) 1 year; OR
Term appointment for a period expected to last more than 1 year but NTE 4 years
Initial appointments can be extended for a period that will allow the student to complete his/her degree requirements, provided the extension does not exceed the time limits and the eligibility criteria continues to be met.
Appointments will end upon the not to exceed date of the post-secondary student appointment unless the employee is converted to a permanent position in the competitive service or the appointment is extended prior to expiration.

Promotion and Conversion eligibility:

Promotion to the next grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied. May be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to a higher target grade. Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on meeting qualifications and time-in-grade requirements.
Employees initially appointed for less than one year are not eligible for promotion.
Conversion to an entry-level career is not guaranteed and no promise of conversion is implied. Employees hired under the Post-Secondary Hiring Authority may be converted without further competition to a permanent position with promotion potential up to the GS-11 grade level depending upon the needs of the agency. Conversion is at management's discretion and is based on completion of baccalaureate or graduate degree and meeting OPM qualification requirements.

Remote: This position has been designated as remote anywhere in the U.S/territories and:

The salary listed reflects the lowest and highest potential salaries for this position. The actual salary will be based on the geographic location of the individual(s) selected for this position. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.
May be eligible for inclusion in the Bargaining Unit. The name of the union, local, and BU Codes will be provided upon selection.
If selected, you will be required to sign a Workplace Flexibilities Agreement that details remote working conditions and expectations in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities Policy.
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Incentives:

Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized.
Annual Leave for non-federal service may be authorized.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.

The utilization of shared certificates for additional selections within the same geographical area can be made from multiple Centers of the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR).

This position will be filled through the Post-Secondary Hiring Authority. Under this authority, competitive rating, ranking, and Veterans' Preference procedures do not apply.

All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. Applications received as a result of job fairs, recruitment events, and emergency hiring mechanisms in support of this hiring initiative will also be accepted during the duration of the authority.

Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Promotion potential (if applicable): Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on meeting qualifications and time-in-grade requirements, demonstrated ability to perform the higher-level duties, the continuing need for the higher-level duties, and administrative approval. Promotion to the next grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes the following. Note: All documents must be in English.

Resume - Must reflect name, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (month/year) of employment and duties performed.

Dos and Don'ts:

Cover Letter is not required.

Transcripts: You MUST submit an institutional copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required and will be requested from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
School Enrollment Form or Acceptance Letter
Current or Former Political Appointees: You MUST submit an SF-50. Agencies must seek prior approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

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

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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

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

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/02/2024 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 résumé 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 OHRServiceDesk

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:

Next steps

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will receive notice via email once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).

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 & Transparent

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