The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health (Disease Prevention and Health Promotion) advises the Assistant Secretary for Health on health policies, procedures, and activities relative to disease prevention and health promotion programs, pursuant to Title XVII, Section 1701, of the Public Health Service Act. The incumbent also directs the activities of the ODPHP to assure achievement of national health goals and the goals of the Administration, the Secretary and the ASH.

Duties

ABOUT THE POSITION The incumbent provides leadership and direction on national health policy issues, plans, legislative proposals, and regulations in support of research, demonstration, and training programs in health promotion, preventive health services, and education to, and in collaboration with volunteer programs, private organizations, and State and local health agencies. In this context, the DASH (DPHP) serves as the personal advisor and confidant who speaks and acts on the ASH's behalf. Develops and coordinates activities in disease prevention, health promotion, and health information between OS and other Federal agencies in designing and implementing comprehensive national goals and objectives for disease prevention and health promotion. Ensures appropriate communication and liaison with key officials in the operating programs and agencies of OS and other government agencies, to coordinate and exchange information about disease prevention and health promotion activities and policies. Represents the Secretary and the ASH at meetings within the Department, other Federal agencies, the White House staff, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Congress, and private sector organizations. Applies professional public health knowledge and experience in accomplishing special projects, representing ASH, working with other officials, and in all other related activities. Fosters collaboration within the Agency and the Department and demonstrates a commitment to Departmental initiatives. Takes a leadership role in advocating for and advancing the priorities of the Department. Serves as a role model for leadership by encouraging teamwork and a collaborative approach. Timely notifies Agency officials of all significant actions and developments, including but not limited to those related to regulatory matters, legislative matters, budget matters, reports, initiatives, and events and ensures subordinate managers do the same. Exercises leadership to ensure that all programs under their direction reflect the principles of workforce diversity in their management and operation in such areas as recruitment and staffing, employee development, staff assignments, and communications. In addition to demonstrating personal commitment to the objectives of workforce diversity, the executive ensures that subordinate supervisors and managers recognize the importance of their diversity enhancement responsibilities and applies principles that will result in an inclusive and diverse workforce. Provides reasonable accommodations needed to best utilize qualified people with disabilities.

Requirements

• This employer participates in the E-Verify Program
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Subject to satisfactory security and suitability determinations
• You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test; random testing after appointment
• This is a career position in the SES. Unless the selectee is already a member of the SES with career status or has successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program certified by OPM.
• Executive qualifications must be approved by OPM before appointment can be effected. If you are selected, you will be responsible for working with an HHS Executive Consultant, or QRB Writer to develop an ECQ narrative for submission to OPM
• You must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.
• The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).

Qualifications

Open to all groups of qualified individuals from the public. Current employees within the Federal civil service. Career SES and SES reinstatement eligibles. SESCDP graduates may also apply for noncompetitive consideration. As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory/Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualification factors will automatically exclude you from further consideration. All competitive candidates for SES positions with the Federal Government must demonstrate leadership experience indicative of senior executive level management capability. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the Fundamental Competencies, five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ's), listed below. It is recommended that your resume emphasize levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments and results. Fundamental Competencies: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): 1. Leading Change: The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. 2. Leading People: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. 3. Results Driven: The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. 4. Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. 5. Building Coalitions: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ's): This position also requires that you possess MTQ's that represent knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. The following MTQ's must be evident in your resume. Ability to set public health objectives and translate priorities into actionable initiatives that have broad applicability and can apply strategic direction to far reaching public health issues across complex systems. Experience creating innovative strategies resulting in measurable positive outcomes in areas such as disease prevention, health promotion, health literacy, and/or health equity. It is STRONGLY recommended that you visit the following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) webpage for more information regarding the Fundamental Competencies and ECQs. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/#url=Overview IF SELECTED, you will be required to complete an ECQ package by drafting narratives for each of the ECQs and be certified by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in order to be placed in this position. If you are currently serving in a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), you WILL NOT need to draft the ECQs. RESUME NOT TO EXCEED FIVE PAGES

Education

General Health Science Series 0601 (opm.gov)

Basic Requirements

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health 200 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20201 US
• Name: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
• Phone: 202-478-0523
• Email: [email protected]