This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.

Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a Public Health Analyst, you will use your knowledge of and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by: GS-09: Analyzes public health legislation, executive directives, Departmental policy issuances, voluntary changes in practice by influential organizations or groups, as well as other influential statements of public health policy to identify any potential impact on the activities of the organization. In coordination with other team members, develops reports, presentations, and other written materials. Prepares responses to inquiries, such as Congressional briefing materials, requests for documentation, FOIA requests, and other internal and external inquiries. Works with other colleagues to coordinate activities which may include the identification of funding sources; review of documents for grants, contracts, or interagency agreements; management of tracking systems; and development of timelines. Works with other organizational offices, centers and divisions, including other Federal agencies. GS-11: Analyzes public health legislation, executive directives, Departmental policy issuances, voluntary changes in practice by influential organizations or groups, as well as other influential statements of public health policy to identify any potential impact on the activities of the organization. Extracts and assembles information. Reviews documents that may include notice of funding opportunities, funding recommendations, and recommendations for changes to programs. Collaborates on projects with other internal and/or external organizations to meet agency goals. Develop reports, presentations, and other written materials. Researches and prepares responses to inquiries, such as Congressional briefing materials, requests for documentation, FOIA requests, and other internal and external inquiries. Works with other colleagues to coordinate activities which may include the identification of funding sources; review of documents for grants, contracts, or interagency agreements; management of tracking systems; and development of timelines. Maintains relationships with other organizational offices, centers and divisions, including other Federal agencies. Develops in a collaborative forum information that will be used to brief senior management. GS-12: Develops projects to identify, review, and analyze public health legislation, executive directives, Departmental policy issuances, voluntary changes in practice by influential organizations or groups, as well as other influential statements of public health policy to identify any potential impact on the activities of the organization. Extracts and assembles information. Prepares and presents program reviews to include recommendations for notice of funding opportunities, funding recommendations, changes to programs and program effectiveness. Develops reports, presentations, and other written materials. Researches and prepares responses to inquiries, such as Congressional briefing materials, requests for documentation, FOIA requests, and other internal and external inquiries. Coordinates activities which may include the identification of funding sources; review of documents for grants, contracts, or interagency agreements; management of tracking systems; and development of timelines. Cultivates and maintains relationships with other organizational offices, centers and divisions, including other Federal agencies. In collaboration with others, briefs senior management as appropriate, on relevant topics.

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
• Meet time in grade restrictions by the closing date of the announcement
• 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.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Probationary (or trial) 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 A. GS-09 Minimum Qualifications: You must have one-year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service performing the following: Assisting in developing public health strategies, procedures, and/or guidelines. Participating in studies of public health program operations. Preparing a variety of memoranda, letters, transmittals, and recommendations. OR B. Education: A master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree with major study in public health or other field of study with course work directly related to the work of the position to be filled, or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR A combination of education and experience as described in "A" above and education as described in "B" above. A. GS-11 Minimum Qualifications: You must have one-year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service performing two of the three following: Analyzing the impact of public health legislation, regulations, or executive directives on public health programs or operations; Developing components of public health program operational plans, proposals, or grants; and providing assistance in conducting surveys or studies; Evaluating public health program effectiveness and organizational productivity. OR B. Must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with major study in public health or other field of study with course work directly related to the work of the position to be filled or LL.M., if related. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. OR A combination of experience as described in "A" above and education as described in "B" above. GS-12 Minimum Qualifications: You must have one-year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service performing two of the three following: Analyzing public health legislation, data and information from a variety of sources and prepares recommendations accordingly; Advising officials on all aspects of public health legislation, program operations including notice of funding opportunities, interagency agreements, contracts, and policy; Collecting and analyzing data to address highly complex polices and guidelines for public health programs and organizational needs. GS-13 Minimum Qualifications: You must have one-year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: Conducting complex analyses for developing recommendations to senior leadership and position statements on issues related to public health policy, including notice of funding opportunities. Analyzing existing or proposed legislation, strategies, services, or other health-related matters for long range implementation and administration of public health programs. Analyzing public health legislation, policies, and programs to advise senior management on public health policies, operations, and resources. 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

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 and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov.


Note: Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application. Education was completed successfully before the applicant can be appointed.

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]