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Duties

As a Health Scientist, you will: Conducts Scientific Studies/Surveys/Investigations Implements aspects of scientific surveys/studies or projects, as assigned, to assist with identifying and solving public health problems. Follows established protocols and procedures. Searches, synthesizes, and interprets information relevant to public health. Participates in the review and analysis of studies and projects to contribute to the formation of formation of recommendations for processes, procedures and /or policies related to public health programs, practices, and research. Consultation on Scientific and Technical Issues Supports collaboration through interactions on non-complex tasks with programs/projects/studies and coordinates efforts, as appropriate, with other program staff, other CDC, Centers, Institutes and offices, other federal agencies, national, State, and local health agencies, private and non-profit organizations. Provides technical advice and assistance to national, state, and local health agencies and to various other organizations. Communicates information to various audiences. Assist with the preparation of scientific and other articles and technical reports for publication. Makes presentations for internal audiences.

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-9 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-7 grade level, which must include the following experience: assisting with scientific research methods including review and analysis of studies, data collection techniques and data analysis principles. OR Have completed at least 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree, from an accredited college or university. OR Have a combination of education and specialized experience that together meets 100% of the qualification requirement 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 NCIPC-DVP-RESEARCH AND EVALUATION BRANCH 1600 CLIFTON RD NE ATLANTA, GA 30333 US
• Name: CDC HELPDESK
• Phone: (770) 488-1725
• Email: [email protected]