Epidemiologist Leader Job in ATLANTA, GA
Vacancy No. HHS-CDC-T2-2008-0513
Department Health & Human Services, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
Salary $95,122.00 to $123,658.00 Grade 14 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/12/2008 Close Date 6/26/2008
Department: Department Of Health And Human Services
Agency: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Sub Agency: Department of Health and Human Services - CDC
Job Announcement Number:
HHS-CDC-T2-2008-0513
Epidemiologist (Leader)
Salary Range: 95,122.00 - 123,658.00 USD per year
Open Period: Thursday, June 12, 2008
to Thursday, June 26, 2008
Series & Grade: GS-0601-14/14
Position Information: Full-Time Permanent
Promotion Potential: 14
Duty Locations: 2 vacancies - Atlanta, GA
Who May Be Considered:
This vacancy is open to current federal
employees serving under a career or career
conditional appointment; former federal
employees with reinstatement eligibility; and
persons, including veterans, eligible for
appointment under special hiring authorities.
PHS Commissioned Corps Officers interested in
performing the duties of this position within
the Commissioned Corps may apply online to this
announcement. Candidates will be referred to
the selecting official as Commissioned Corps
(CC) personnel and not as candidates for
conversion to a permanent career or career-
conditional appointment.
Job Summary:
What exciting opportunities await you at CDC?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) is the agency Americans trust with their
lives. As a global leader in public health, CDC
is the nation's premier health promotion,
prevention, and preparedness agency. Whether we
are protecting the American people from public
health threats, researching emerging diseases,
or mobilizing public health programs with our
domestic and international partners, we rely on
our employees to make a real difference in the
health and well-being of people here and around
the world.
CDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Serves as an Epidemiologist leading a team of employees
responsible for providing scientific leadership in strategic public
health efforts to prevent and control obesity, chronic disease, and
other health conditions through regular physical activity and/or
good nutrition.
- This position is located in the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity and Obesity Prevention, Nutrition Branch and Obesity Prevention and Control Branch, Atlanta, GA.
Required supporting documentation must be
received by 11:59 P.M. (Eastern Time) on the
closing date of the announcement to
receive consideration for this position. Check
Key Requirements:
See SPECIAL NOTES above for Key Requirements for this position.
Major Duties:
Serves as a national or internationally recognized consultant and
expert on epidemiological issues on critical problems in the field
of nutrition, physical activity, and/or obesity prevention.
Designs, oversees, conducts and/or participate in nutrition,
physical activity, and/or obesity epidemiological studies, surveys,
evaluations or investigations. Develops and coordinates the sharing
of program educational or informational materials so that scientific
advice and assistance is shared.
Qualifications:
Basic Requirements: A degree with a major study in an academic field
related to the health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the
work of the position.
Since this position has a specific education
requirement, you must submit a copy of your
college transcript or acceptable alternative as
indicated in Required Documents. If selected,
you will be required to submit an original
official transcript before being appointed.
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent
to the next lower grade level in federal service.
Specialized experience is experience which is typically in or
related to this position and has equipped you with the knowledge,
skill, and abilities to successfully perform the duties assigned, to
include experience in epidemiological studies, surveys and
evaluations in nutrition, physical activity, and/or obesity
prevention.
All applicants must meet the qualification
requirements of this position by the closing
date of the job announcement.
Time in grade, if applicable, must be met within
30 calendar days of the closing date of the
announcement.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
Your experience, education, awards, performance
appraisals/evaluations, training, self- development, and responses
to the assessment and
core questions will be evaluated and rated based
on the requirements of the position. To receive
full consideration for the position, you are
highly encouraged to substantiate your responses
to the assessment and questions when completing
your application. Failure to substantiate your
responses, exaggeration of your qualifications,
or misrepresentation of your experience may
result in a lower rating and consequently your
chances of being considered for selection.To preview questions please click here.
Benefits:
The federal government offers a number of
exceptional benefits. Visit USAJOBS to learn more about major
benefits offered to most federal employees.
Other Information:
General Information for the Applicant
If selected for the position, you will be
required to complete a
Declaration of Federal Employment to determine your suitability for
Federal employment and to authorize a background
investigation.
If you are a male ages 18 through 25 and
living in the U.S., you must register
with the Selective Service. Failure to
comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer
of employment or dismissal after employment.
Use of postage paid government agency
envelopes to file job applications (including
submitting required documentation) is a
violation of federal law and regulations.
How To Apply:
Applying for a job is simple as 1-2-3.
To prepare:
* Review the entire announcement to compare
your experience with the requirements of the
position and identify required documents, if any.
* Review the specialized experience required
for the position as stated in
the "Qualifications & Evaluations" section in
the announcement. If you possess the
specialized experience required, be sure this
experience is described in your resume.
* Review the on-line questions for a better
understanding of the position and the type of
knowledge, skills and experience required.
To Apply:
1. Register at USAJOBS
2. Respond to on-line application and
assessment questions
3. Fax required documentation to 770-488-1979
1. REGISTER (USAJOBS)
a. Select the "APPLY ONLINE" button
at the bottom of the announcement and follow the
on-screen instructions.
b. Create a user account at USAJOBS if you
have not registered. If you are registered with
USAJOBS, simply log in with your user name and
password.
c. Select your stored resume. If you
haven't already done so, you will be required to
build your resume on-line using the USAJOBS'
Resume Builder. Tips on building your resume.
2. RESPOND TO THE ON-LINE APPLICATION AND
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
* Proceed to the last page of the on-line
questionnaire. Check "I would like a copy of
my application e-mailed to me." if you wish
to receive a copy of your submitted on-line
application.
* Select "Finished" to submit your on-
line application.
* Your on-line application and resume as
submitted will be displayed. At the bottom of
the web page, select "Finished" to return
to USAJOBS. IMPORTANT, you
must click the second "Finished" button
and be transported back to USAJOBS in order to
accurately track your status on-line.
3. FAX REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
* Fax required documentation, if any, as
indicated in the "Required Documents" section to
770-488-1979.
* Required documentation must be received no
later than 11:59 p.m. eastern time on the
closing date of the announcement.
* Failure to submit the required
documentation will result in loss of employment
consideration.
* Include your full name and the
announcement number for the position on every
page.
Click here for more information on how to apply for a job at CDC.
TO EDIT YOUR APPLICATION
Your application, including the assessment
questions, may be edited up until 11:59 p.m.
Eastern Time on the closing date of the
announcement. To edit your application:
1. Open the respective job announcement in
USAJOBS.
2. Select "APPLY ONLINE" at the
bottom of the announcement.
3. Log in using your username and password.
4. Select the resume to attach to your
application and select "Send updated
resume".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions as
though you are applying for a position. You can
edit the responses previously provided.
6. Proceed to the last page of the on-line
questionnaire. Check "I would like a copy of
my application e-mailed to me." if you wish
to receive a copy of your submitted on-line
application.
7. Select "Finished" to save the
changes and submit an updated on-line
application. The information you edit will
overwrite the existing information.
8. Your on-line application and resume as
submitted will be displayed. Select
"Finished" to return to USAJOBS.
IMPORTANT, you must click the second
"Finished" button and be transported back
to USAJOBS in order to accurately track your
status on-line.
If applying for a position poses a
hardship for you, contact the Human Resources
Customer Service Center at (770) 488-1725,
TTY/TDD (770) 488-1228 for assistance three
business days before the closing date of the
announcement. Reasonable accommodations will be
provided on a case-by-case basis.
Your complete application (resume, responses to
on-line questions, and required documentation-
if any) MUST be received by 11:59 P.M. Eastern
Time on the closing date of the announcement to
receive consideration for this position.
Failure to provide all required information
will result in an ineligible rating.
Required Documents:
The required documents MUST be received
by 11:59 P.M. (Eastern Time) on the closing date
of the announcement. Include the job
announcement number and your full name and
social security number on each page of the
required documents. Fax your documents to 770-
488-1979. DO NOT EMAIL REQUIRED SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTATION.
IMPORTANT: Submit a separate set of required
documents for each position for which you
are applying.
Priority Selection Consideration:
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program
(ICTAP)/Career Transition Assistance Program
(CTAP): Are you a surplus or displaced
Department of Health and Human services employee
or an employee of another federal agency
requesting special priority selection under a
career transition assistance program? If, "yes",
you must:
- Apply for a job announcement at USAJOBS
- Fax a copy of the:
Agency notice (e.g., Reduction-in-Force
(RIF) notice, letter from the Office of
Personnel Management or your agency documenting
your priority consideration status)
Most recent performance appraisal showing a
rating of at least fully successful (or
equivalent); and
Most recent SF-50, Notification of
Personnel Action
For more information on ICTAP/CTAP eligibility,
refer to the Career Transition Resources
webpage on OPM's website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/.
SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action:
Are you a current or former federal employee?
If yes, you must submit a recent SF-50,
Notification of Personnel Action, which shows:
(1) the tenure group or status or your
appointment type, and (2) the title, series and
grade level of your current or former federal
job.
Special Hiring Authority:Are you applying
for this position under a special hiring
authority (e.g., Veterans Recruitment
Appointment, 30 Percent or More Disabled
Veterans, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act,
Disabilities Program, Peace Corps Volunteer,
etc.)? If yes, submit proof of eligibility:
Military Veterans:
DD-214, Report of Separation, or other proof
of military service if you are eligible for a
special hiring authority based on military
service. For VEOA eligibility information,
click here. For VRA eligibility
information, click here.
SF-15, Application for 10-point Veteran
Preference, and the required documentation as
noted in the SF-15 form, if you are eligible for
a special hiring authority based on 10-point
preference, including 30 per cent or more
disabled veterans. The SF-15 is available at
http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
For information on veterans' preference, click
here.
Disability Program:
Persons with mental retardation, severe physical
disability, or psychiatric disability may be
hired on a permanent, time-limited, or temporary
basis without competing with other applicants.
To be considered for employment under the
Disability Program, you must provide:
Your resume
Proof of your disability; and a
Job readiness certification
Your certification of job readiness and proof of
disability may be issued by a licensed medical
professional (a physician or other medical
professional duly certified by a state, the
District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to
practice medicine); a licensed state or private
vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any
federal agency, state agency, or an agency of
the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory
that issues or provides disability benefits.
Peace Corps Volunteers:
Submit certification by Director of the Peace
Corps of satisfactory completion of full term of
service.
College Transcripts:
Since this position requires specific education,
you must submit a transcript attesting to your
possession of the required education. If you do
not submit a transcript indicating your
possession of the required education, you will
not be considered for this position. Refer to
instructions in this section of the announcement
on how to transmit your transcript for
consideration.
You may submit an unofficial transcript or a
list of college courses completed indicating
course titles, credit hours, and grades
received. ?An official transcript is required if
you are selected for the position.
If you are applying for a position for which a
state license is issued, e.g. physician,
engineer, attorney, you may validate your
education by providing a copy of your current
state license. If selected, however, you must
provide an original official transcript before
appointment.
Foreign Education: Applicants who have
completed part or all of their education outside
of the U.S. must have their foreign education
evaluated by an accredited organization to
ensure that the foreign education is comparable
to education received in accredited educational
institutions in the U.S. For a listing of
services that can perform this evaluation, see
the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website. This list,
which may not be all inclusive, is for
informational purposes only and does not imply
any endorsement of any specific agency.
If you are applying for a position for which a
state license is issued, e.g. physician,
engineer, attorney, possession of a valid and
current U.S. professional license by a graduate
of a foreign professional school or program is
sufficient proof that the foreign education has
been determined to be equivalent to the
requisite U.S. professional education in that
occupational field.
Click here to learn more about foreign
credential evaluations. http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-II/s2-e4.asp.
Contact Information:
HR Customer Service
Phone: 770-488-1725
Fax: 770-488-1979
Email: hrcs@cdc.gov
Or write:
Department of Health and Human Services - CDC
4770 Buford Hwy, NE
Mailstop K16
Atlanta, GA 30341-3724
Fax: 770-488-1979
What To Expect Next:
Once the job announcement closes, we will
evaluate all of the applications to determine
qualifications and ranking. 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 and notify all the applicants
accordingly.
You can check the status of your application by
logging into USAJOBS
and clicking on the Applications link.
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Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Send Mail to:
Department of Health and Human Services - CDC
4770 Buford Hwy, NE
Mailstop K16
Atlanta, GA 30341-3724
Fax: 770-488-1979
For questions about this job:
HR Customer Service
Phone: 770-488-1725
Fax: 770-488-1979
Email: hrcs@cdc.gov
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