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Duties

As a Health Scientist (Suicide Prevention) you will: Design and implement surveys, studies or projects that incorporate epidemiological, cultural, social, and behavioral factors Implement and evaluate interventions to identify and address public health problems and issues related to suicide prevention Evaluate social and behavioral science research design, methodology, and analysis related to suicide prevention topics in public health Formulate focused approaches to address gaps in community and behavioral health knowledge Design implementation and evaluation plans for evidence-informed, community-based prevention and/or intervention programs Analyze, interpret, and disseminate data and information for injury reports, scientific abstracts, program planning and evaluation of injury and suicide prevention initiatives Serve as a liaison with local/national organizations to establish and promote effective suicide prevention initiatives Prepare scientific and other articles and technical reports for publication about the results and implications of scientific investigations of injury and suicide prevention

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 at the time the degree was obtained. Minimum Qualifications: For GS-12: 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: participating in public health research; conducting scientific studies and interpreting results; and providing assistance with suicide prevention activities. For GS-13: To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, which must include the following experience: providing scientific advice based on public health research; performing scientific studies and interpreting the results to coordinate the evaluation of programs; and recommending improvements to public health research and programs pertaining to suicide prevention. 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 NCIPC- DIP-APPLIED SCIENCES BRANCH 1600 CLIFTON RD NE ATLANTA, GA 30333 US
• Name: CDC HELPDESK
• Phone: (770) 488-1725
• Email: [email protected]