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Duties

As a Health Scientist (Data Scientist) you will: Support the development of proposals and projects that align with programmatic, research, and policy goals for data science research and programmatic projects, defining the scope and intent of the projects, the data to be used, the analytic approaches and methods, technology resource requirements, timelines and significant milestones, and intended outputs Participate with scientists and program consultants both in various aspects of the project or study design process, including conducting a search or review of the existing literature and data in a scientific area, and prepare and/or present summaries for a variety of purposes, design questionnaires and other data collection instruments Consult on, monitor, and measure the outcomes of public health interventions through studies which evaluate the effectiveness of project activities in meeting the needs of program participants Support the preparation of scientific articles, technical reports, programmatic resources, and data files for publication or other public dissemination and translation

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 at the time the degree was obtained. Minimum Qualifications: For GS-11: To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level, which must include the following experience: using data science methods and tools to plan and conduct evaluation and/or research using public health data systems; preparing reports that include discussion of issues related to science methodology or practice implications for public health surveillance and programmatic efforts; and analyzing study or project implementation procedures for improvement. OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field that is related to the duties of this position OR A combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. For GS-12: To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, which must include the following experience: collecting, linking, processing, classifying, and analyzing public health programmatic, surveillance, research, and/or administrative health data. 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

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

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• Name: CDC HELPDESK
• Phone: (770) 488-1725
• Email: [email protected]