Job opening: Public Health Advisor
Salary: $139 395 - 181 216 per year
Published at: Oct 29 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.
Duties
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
As a Public Health Analyst, you will use your knowledge of and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by:
Possessing expert level knowledge of substance use disorder treatments, more specifically the commonly used medications used for opioid use disorder (MOUD), their associated diagnoses and the role they play in improving outcomes for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) and substance use disorder (SUD).
Understanding current guidelines and regulations related to MOUD.
Well-informed of non-pharmacological approaches, harm reduction and low-barrier methods and implementation science using evidence-based practices (EBPs) to treat SUD/OUD.
Evidence of cultural competency through previous work experience or training to deal with OUD and SUD, marginalized groups, and stigma.
Serving as subject matter expert in charge of developing, recommending, monitoring and advising on policies and patient support services pertaining to SUD/OUD, prevention, and treatment.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov
- Suitable for federal employment
- Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
- Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
- All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
- All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- Financial disclosure statement may be required.
- Probationary (or trial) period may be required.
Qualifications
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Basic Qualifications: Must have experience that provided:
Knowledge of organizational, operational, and programmatic concepts and practices applied by public, private, or nonprofit agencies and organizations engaged in public health or other health-related activities.
Knowledge of the methods, processes, and techniques used to develop and deliver public health or health-related programs in State and local settings.
Knowledge of a specialized public health program.
Knowledge of, and skill in, the application of administrative or analytical methods and techniques necessary for working within the framework of a public health or related organization and carrying out specific program functions.
Skill in oral and written communication, gathering and conveying information, making oral presentations, and preparing reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
-AND-Minimum Qualifications: You must have one-year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service performing allof the following:
1. Working with community, State and/or Federal entities to provide resources and support for those for key stakeholders.
2. Working with underrepresented communities, with emphasis on providing substance use disorders (SUD)/opioid use disorder (OUD) resources within these populations.
3. Developing reports and presentations, with the intention to presenting findings at conferences, symposiums, and to key stakeholders.
Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.
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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.
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Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
5600 Fishers Ln
Rockville, MD 20857
US
- Name: HR Consultants
- Email: [email protected]
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