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Duties

As a Science Officer you will: Serve as the primary scientific advisor to the Division Director and other senior staff, on readiness and response science spanning public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, economics, behavioral science, and related disciplines. Oversee, provide guidance, and ensure that all division/branch scientific research, publications and communications meet the highest standards of quality and integrity and are in accord with all human subjects and other ethical standards. Review and officially clear documents and other materials for public dissemination or publication in scientific and other peer reviewed publications. Monitor scientific quality assurance programs, such as project peer review procedures, human subject protocols, and coordination of the division's research projects and assures research projects are closed out in compliance with agency procedures and monitors other Center procedures related to ensuring quality science in research activities. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set, and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify at the GS- grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level, which must include the following experience: providing leadership in advising and performing professional and scientific work in the fields of public health, epidemiology, laboratory science, health economics, behavioral science, and social science to support and advance the division scientific mission as it pertains to readiness and response science. 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

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.

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 https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address ORR-DIVISION OF READINESS AND RESPONSE SCIENCE 1600 Clifton Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30333 US
• Name: CDC HELPDESK
• Phone: (770) 488-1725
• Email: [email protected]