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Duties

As a Supervisory Public Health Advisor you will: Serve as the Associate Director for Policy, Planning and Partnerships (ADPPP) in the Division of Overdose Prevention providing leadership in legislative affairs, partnership development, health policy analysis, and planning, evaluating and implementing projects related to public health. Serve as the senior program advisor and Department lead for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Health and Human Services (HHS) on substance use, misuse, and abuse, associated disorders, and resulting public health and safety problems created. Coordinate federal, state, local, and tribal efforts to promote a public health approach to addressing substance use, misuse, and related disorders. Translate emerging science into evidence-based practice and communicate effective strategies to key high level stakeholders. Plan work for accomplishment by subordinate units, sets and adjusts short-term priorities.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level, which must include the following experience: providing expert leadership in legislative affairs, partnership development, health policy analysis, and planning, implementing and evaluating projects related to public health. Experience must provide evidence of the following: 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 communications, gathering and conveying information, making oral presentations, and preparing reports, correspondence, and other written materials. 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 NCIPC-DOP-OD-OFFICE OF POLICY, PARTNERSHIPS, AND COMMUNICATION 1600 CLIFTON RD NE ATLANTA, GA 30333 US
• Name: CDC HELPDESK
• Phone: (770) 488-1725
• Email: HRCS@CDC.GOV