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Duties

As a Health Scientist you will: Serves as the senior laboratory scientific advisor to the Branch Chief, and other senior staff, in the formulation of program goals, objectives and broad operating policies related to the full scope of specialized public health programs. Provides scientific, technical and managerial expertise and leadership in the development and enhancement of laboratory programs focused on emerging and re-emerging diseases. Develops, implements and evaluates program and projects and provides consultation and expert scientific advice in support of laboratory research and development activities in Division of Global Health Protection (DGHP) programs to improve laboratory capacity in responding to emerging and re-emerging diseases. Arbitrates scientific and administrative differences on cross CC collaborative science activities. Facilitates Division discussion, collaboration, training and as appropriate, standardization of the implementation of CDC's laboratory science related policies including peer review, human subjects, data sharing/archiving, extramural research, data quality, authorship/clearance, goals management tracking, and research planning and evaluation, including the development of outcome and impact measures. Supervisory Duties: Supervises a small contingent of positions. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work, when necessary. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, considering difficulty and requirements of assignments as well as the capabilities of employees. Give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Occasionally interview candidates for positions in the work unit. May recommend appointment, promotion, or reassignment of employees to supervisor. May hear and resolve complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level supervisor. May effect minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands. Refer more serious cases to the supervisor for resolution.

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(external link) at the time the degree was obtained. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level, which must include the following experience: serving as advisor for planning, design, implementation and analysis of public health and laboratory activities. 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

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 GHC-DIVISION OF GLOBAL HEALTH PROTECTION 1600 Clifton Road NE Atlanta, GA 30333 US
• Name: CDC HELPDESK
• Phone: (770) 488-1725
• Email: [email protected]