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Duties

As a Supervisory Public Health Advisor you will: Act as a Deputy to the Branch Chief and assist in managing the Branch activities. Provide guidance to the Branch Chief and Division Director in the formulation of national and international program goals, objectives, and operating policies related to investigations and evaluation of infectious diseases affecting mobile populations; maintains close review and coordination of key prevention activities among international, national, state, and local health organizations. Provide guidance in the formulation of international and national program goals, objectives, and operating policies. Develop and coordinate implementation of action plan(s) to improve prevention strategies. Identify and establish strategic linkages through meetings and conferences between public health program at the local, State, national levels. Develop and implement long range goals and objectives for the Branch and devises methods to ensure accomplishment.

Requirements

Qualifications

Requirements continued: Must be able to qualify for unrestricted access to secure areas at U.S. ports. Must be able to qualify for an official US passport. Must possess a valid State government-issued driver's license. Subject to temporary duty assignment at any location in the United States and its territories or possessions, in foreign countries, or at sea. Required to be current in his or her immunizations as per ACIP guidelines. Must undergo baseline and periodic health screening procedures such respiratory fit testing and PPD test for tuberculosis exposure. Subject to frequent travel using government, domestic or foreign modes of air, land and sea transportation. Supervisory position: Yes: Since this is a supervisory position, candidates must also have demonstrated or shown the potential to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. A supervisory probationary period may be required. Applicants should describe any previous experience or responsibilities which could be used in relation to the supervisory requirements of this position. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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: developing and implementing strategies to achieve international or national goals and objectives related to investigations and studies on infectious diseases affecting mobile populations. 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 NCEZID-DGMQ-TRAVEL RISK ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION BRANCH 1600 CLIFTON RD NE ATLANTA, GA 30333 US
• Name: CDC HELPDESK
• Phone: (770) 488-1725
• Email: [email protected]