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Duties

The incumbent will: Provide leadership in planning, managing, directing, and coordinating the activities of VSDB. Contribute to biomedical research in the field of advanced molecular analytic approaches for pathogen identification and characterization. Provide leadership and expertise in the development and execution of biomedical research projects, ensuring scientific soundness and technical feasibility. Measure the outcome of research activities to determine how they meet the needs of the center and agency. Be responsible for many aspects of influenza biology and public health including detection, diagnosis, characterization, evolution of synthetic vaccines and vaccine candidate production for human (epidemic/seasonal) and animal (pandemic potential) influenza viruses. Oversee operations, including allocation of resources and personnel for research programs and projects in line with U.S. Government rules and regulations. Provide expert consultation regarding the application of virologic and molecular techniques to promote greater understanding of the epidemiology, virulence, pathogenesis, evaluation and genetic variation of influenza. Lead scientific studies and investigations in the combined genetic and immunologic characterization of viruses to enhance knowledge of the epidemiologic behavior and evolution of influenza. Organize, lead, and actively participate in technical and professional activities of international and national organizations through workshops, scientific meetings, and symposia for the purpose of presenting and defending public health practice and research results.

Requirements

Qualifications

Current federal employees must be at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or above to be considered for this position. Current PHS Commissioned Corps Officers must be at O6 level or above to be considered for this position. Basic Qualifications for RS-0401: Applicants must possess a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position OR Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to the basic qualification, applicants must have earned a doctoral level degree in biomedicine or a biological related field, or a doctoral or master's level degree in engineering, bioinformatics, or a related or emerging field. Additional Requirements: Applicants must also be an expert in at least one of the following fields: 1. Biomedical research. An individual who is actively engaged in original biomedical research, including behavioral research, and whose work in this area is considered by recognized experts or peers in the field of biomedical research to be outstanding. 2. Clinical research evaluation. An individual who is actively engaged in clinical research evaluation and whose work in this area is considered by recognized experts or peers in the field of clinical research evaluation to be outstanding. 3. Biomedical product assessment. An individual who is actively engaged in the development or assessment of biomedical products and whose work in this area is considered by recognized experts or peers in the field of biomedical product assessment to be outstanding; and Applicants must show clear evidence of specialized experience. One year of specialized experience which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position, such as experience which includes leading influenza virology, surveillance, diagnostics in the field of research of influenza viruses and vaccines. Typically, experience of this nature is gained at or above the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. 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

This position has a positive education requirement. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit transcripts or a list of applicable courses with their application package. This also applies to status applicants who are applying to a position in a different occupational series than they are currently or were previously appointed. Applicants who do not submit their transcripts (or list of applicable course work) will be evaluated based on the information provided in their application package (and/or resume) along with their responses to a self-certification question asking if they meet the basic qualifications listed in the vacancy announcement. Those deemed tentatively qualified will be referred for consideration. If selected, applicants will be required to provide an official transcript prior to the final job offer. If the official transcript does not support the educational requirements of the position, the applicant will be considered ineligible for the position.

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.
• such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program, or that full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Contacts

• Address NCIRD-VIROLOGY, SURVEILLANCE AND DIAGNOSIS BRANCH 1600 CLIFTON RD NE ATLANTA, GA 30333 US
• Name: CDC HELPDESK
• Phone: (770) 488-1725
• Email: [email protected]