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Duties

The CDC utilizes Direct/Expedited Hire Authorities to fill vacancies in a variety of occupations. This vacancy is a REPOSITORY of applications. Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level of the position. Applications may be periodically referred to hiring managers both during the open period and after the closing date. Because of the large number of applications anticipated, applicants' status will not be updated. This public notice will be used to fill the positions listed below at multiple grade levels and locations. Biologist: Grades GS-11 through GS-15 Applicant Expiration: Applications will expire 4 months after submission/resubmission. To remain eligible for consideration, reapplying is required. Duties may include but are not limited to: Performing biological science work or support work in various scientific and public health areas associated with numerous biological agents. Acquiring and organizing materials and information to carry out study procedures for assigned projects, upgrading current capabilities where appropriate. Experiments involving investigating, analyzing, and evaluating problems and situations involving a wide variety of circumstances or unusual conditions for activities carried out in the scientific area. Responsible for knowing and carrying out guidelines and regulations related to proper handling and storage of various biological materials.

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: Degree: 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. Minimum Qualifications: GS-11: At least 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience in clinical or research laboratory collecting and preparing specialized and non-routine tests and analyzing test problems and recommending solutionsOR A combination of education & experience GS-12: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, to include experienceconducting in clinical or research laboratory performing biological science or support work in various scientific and public health areas and reviewing, analyzing and troubleshoot testing problems GS-13: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience planning, developing, and implementing laboratory quality control standards and practices in laboratory quality management and making recommendations to compliance reports findings GS-14: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience performing scientific work involving studies of the functions, environmental response, biological activities and/or processes of humans and/or animals and/or conducting studies to evaluate the biological effects of various compounds of public health interests GS-15: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience applying mechanisms of molecular biology, toxicology and/or physiology to human risk assessment; and directing and administering research programs in molecular biology, physiology, and/or toxicology 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. Promotion potential: Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your meeting qualifications and time-in-grade requirements, demonstrated ability to perform the higher-level duties, the continuing need for the higher-level duties, and administrative approval. Promotion to the next grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.

Education

A 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.

A 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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-Direct Hire Authority 1600 Clifton Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30333 US
• Name: CDC HELPDESK
• Phone: (770) 488-1725
• Email: [email protected]