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Duties

As a Public Health Advisor, you will: Work with selected public health projects or portions of a larger public health project that is typically of limited complexity. Advise public health personnel in development of basic activities to administer an established program. Collect data, conduct initial analysis, prepares reports and other substantive program documentation for use in assessing and evaluating program operations. Establish and or apply evaluation criteria and standards for multiple programs to measure monitor and ensure standards of adequacy, legal and regulatory compliance requirements, and program effectiveness are met. Design, develop, implement, manage and evaluates all aspects of a complex, politically sensitive, or developmental special project or program within an assigned area. Analyze existing or proposed activities. Provide assistance on routine, non-controversial projects or activities that are covered by precedent, established policy, or accepted practice. Plan, schedule, and coordinate activities and explain program policies, procedures, activities, services, and benefits to public health personnel. Provide consultation and assistance on grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other awards to assist in meeting objectives.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level, which must include the following experience: experience to carry out specific functions, interests, and operational involvement of health agencies and organizations associated with the specific public health program to identify and access assistance and resources. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Major study - public health or other field of study with course work directly related to the work of the position to be filled. OR Combination of experience and education as described above that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. 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

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 NCSTLTPHIW-DIVISION OF PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT-OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR 1600 CLIFTON RD NE ATLANTA, GA 30333 US
• Name: CDC HELPDESK
• Phone: (770) 488-1725
• Email: [email protected]