Global Health Specialist

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

$95K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of specialized experience in global health or workforce planning at a federal level, equivalent to GS-13.
  • Experience in advising management on recruitment strategies and staffing for overseas positions.
  • Knowledge of CDC overseas assignment policies including relocation, MEDEVAC, and special entitlements.
  • Track record of collaboration with the Department of State and other interagency partners on deployment issues.
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience, with the ability to lead staff and support overseas assignments.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on justifications for establishing overseas positions and review deployment proposals.
  • Provide oversight on the deployment and support of overseas assignees, addressing policy and regulatory inquiries.
  • Coordinate with CDC and embassy officials on embassy assignment procedures and resolve management issues.
  • Serve as the CDC expert on overseas deployment matters, ensuring staff are informed of relevant benefits and entitlements.
  • Assist in developing workforce plans and global recruitment services for CDC's overseas operations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Access to retirement plans and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) options.
  • Paid leave and holidays, including annual leave and sick leave.
  • Potential for relocation incentives and student loan repayment programs.
  • Eligibility for various programs assisting military spouses and individuals with disabilities.
Full Job Description
Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Global Health Center, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 50 applications have been received or the closing date of the announcement, whichever comes first.

Duties

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WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a Global Health Specialist, you will:

  • Advise CDC supervisors on developing justifications for establishment of overseas positions (NSDD38, details, workforce plans, etc.) and reviews proposals and requests for the deployment of overseas assignees to determine the best means of meeting requirements.
  • Provide oversight and guidance to managers and staff on the deployment and support of overseas assignees; respond to questions on policy and regulatory issues; serve as the CDC/DHHS expert on overseas deployment; and advise on the benefits and entitlements accruing to overseas assignees.
  • Coordinate with CDC and embassy officials on State Department procedures for embassy assignments, details, temporary duty assignments, and temporary station changes, and resolve issues by coordinating with management officials across agency and departmental lines.


This position has 20% supervisory duties. Candidates must also have demonstrated or shown the potential to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants should describe any previous experience or responsibilities which could be used in relation to the supervisory requirements of this position.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • 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
  • Meet time in grade restrictions by the closing date of the announcement
  • 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.
  • All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.
  • A financial disclosure statement may be required.
  • This is a Drug Testing Designated position. Appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative applicant drug test result and be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug testing upon hiring.


Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year of 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 ALL of the following:

  • Executing workforce planning and global recruitment services for overseas positions, including advising management on recruitment strategies and staffing requirements.
  • Providing information and guidance on policies governing CDC overseas assignments, including overseas employment, relocation, special entitlements, medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), and Authorized and/or Ordered Departures.
  • Collaborating with the Department of State, HHS Operating Divisions, and other interagency partners to resolve overseas employment and deployment issues.


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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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon multiple factors, including funds availability. If authorized, certain incentives may require you to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a period of up to 3 years. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Incentives may include the following: moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentive; student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work experience or prior uniformed military service, etc.

Bargaining Unit Position: No

Research position: No

Drug Screening Required: Yes

Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans - https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/

Special Hiring Authorities for Military Spouses - https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/

People With Disabilities (Schedule A) - https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Individuals_with_Disabilities

Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an CTAP/ICTAP eligible see http://opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position.

Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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