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Duties

As a Program Specialist you will: Accomplishes special projects through analysis and review of problems, issues, or program requirements; determines what information is required; and collects data from various sources in order to render informed recommendations/alternatives. Solves problems related to special projects that involve administrative or support issues. Provides administrative support on a wide variety of actions and problems. Assists in the preparation, review and coordination of information, decision documents, special reports, and other programmatic documents required for successful administrative management. As a team member, participates in the implementation and planning of new initiatives and projects that will enhance the overall effectiveness of administrative management of the organization. Manages assignments, projects, and day-to-day plans. Identifies objectives based on an understanding of the program, overall priorities, and related efforts in the organization. Determines approach to achieve objectives; identifies specific steps, and decides on meetings, information, and other input.

Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications GS-09: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service as defined in the next paragraph. Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position to include experience planning, coordinating, and executing the administrative and management duties for the program. OR Completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher level education leading to such degree; or LL.B or J.D., if related. OR Have a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. GS-11: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service as defined in the next paragraph. Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position to include experience providing advice on matters related to program support work, such as planning, research, analysis, correspondence, communication, and/or liaison activities. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. OR Have a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Documenting Experience: 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; 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

Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the education requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit:
https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Contacts

• Address Center for Global Health-Office of the Director 1600 Clifton Road NE Atlanta, GA 30333 US
• Name: CDC HELPDESK
• Phone: (770) 488-1725
• Email: [email protected]