This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. Note: This vacancy will be filled through OPM's Direct Hire Authority. Veterans' Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to positions filled under this announcement. Please click here for more information on OPM's Authorization of Direct Hire authority".

Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a Supervisory Public Health Advisor, you will use your knowledge of and experience with public health or other health-related activities to perform the following duties: Serves as subject matter expert in charge of developing, recommending, monitoring, and advising on policies and client support services pertaining to substance use disorders, homeless persons, and special population initiatives. Liaisons and coordinates with State agencies and related State organizations, advocacy organizations, providers, private companies, non-profit agencies, local government agencies, and others involved in public health regarding substance use disorders, homeless persons, and special population initiatives. Develops, recommends, and implements strategies to determine the impact of legislative changes on substance use disorders, homeless persons, and special population initiatives. Oversees critical or high priority grants, contracts, and projects to ensure that they are progressing as planned, in terms of goals and objective; projects and activities are meeting the needs of individuals with substance use disorders; and treatment delivery systems are consistent with Division and Center policies and procedures. Serves as a point of contact for information about homeless person and program evaluation activities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov
• Suitable for federal employment.
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
• 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.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Probationary (or trial) period may be required.
• A one-year supervisory probation period may be required.

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Basic Qualifications: Basic Requirements for all Public Health Program Specialist Series, 0685 positions require that you demonstrate specialize experience in each of the following five competencies: 1. Knowledge of organizational, operational, and programmatic concepts and practices applied by public, private, or nonprofit agencies and organizations engaged in public health or other health-related activities. 2. Knowledge of the methods, processes, and techniques used to develop and deliver public health or health-related programs in State and local settings. 3. Knowledge of a specialized public health program. 4. Knowledge of, and skill in, the application of administrative or analytical methods and techniques necessary for working within the framework of a public health or related organization and carrying out specific program functions. 5. Skill in oral and written communication, gathering and conveying information, making oral presentations, and preparing reports, correspondence, and other written materials. AND Minimum Qualifications: Specialized Experience: To qualify for the Supervisory Public Health Advisor, GS-15, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: Serving as subject matter expert in charge of developing, recommending, and advising on policies and projects pertaining to substance use disorders, particularly homeless and special population initiatives. Planning and conducting complex analysis, evaluations, and studies to explore and resolve issues involving substance use disorders in coordination with other federal agencies, State agencies, and other external stakeholder partners. Providing expert and authoritative interpretation and innovation as well as understanding and oversight of policies, procedures, and regulations necessary to administer public health programs in Substance Abuse Disorders (SUD), particularly involving homeless and special populations. Representing organizations at meetings, conferences, and high-level gatherings to present organizational mission and priorities related to SUD policies and programs including homeless and special population initiatives. Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. 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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM Qualification General Policies Website

Education

Substitution of education is not allowed for the GS-15 grade level.

Contacts

• Address Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 5600 Fishers Ln Rockville, MD 20857 US
• Name: HR Consultants
• Phone: 240-276-0550
• Email: [email protected]