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Duties

As a Workforce and Career Development Specialist you will: Participate as a trainee in planning, formulation and implementation of employee development program associated with short-and long-range workforce planning. (i.e. including activities in competency and skills assessment, training and career development, awards and recognition, workforce planning and organizational design. Identify problems, studies possible alternatives and develops workable solutions to improve the effectiveness of the organization as well as the development of a diverse workforce. Provide assistance and guidance in the planning and development of a comprehensive agency-wide career assessment and counseling program. Perform a variety of strategic workforce analysis support projects and evaluation services on behalf of the WCDO and HCMO.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 grade level, which must include the following experience assisting in conducting research and analysis of employee survey findings, programs and initiatives to develop evaluation and assessment tools for workforce development planning and activities. OR Have completed a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree or completed (3) full years of progressively higher-level education leading to such a degree or L.L.M, or other field of study with course work directly related to the position from an accredited college or university. OR Have a combination of education and specialized experience that together meets 100% of the qualification requirement for this position. 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: providing assistance and guidance in the planning and development of agency-wide career assessment and counseling program. 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

• Address NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION-OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR 1600 Clifton Road NE Atlanta, GA 30333 US
• Name: CDC HELPDESK
• Phone: (770) 488-1725
• Email: [email protected]