Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.

Duties

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This recruitment will be used to fill multiple vacancies across the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

Bureau of Health Workforce: Supervisory Public Health Analyst - Branch Chief, GS-0685-14:

Leads the administration and strategic direction of HRSA Graduate Medical Education programs, including interpretation of statutory authorities, oversight of residency accreditation requirements, and physician workforce planning. Directs multidisciplinary teams to expand primary care training in underserved communities and evaluates program outcomes to inform workforce impact and policy decisions.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Day-to-day supervision of staff and oversight of contract staff, to include establishing and implementing performance plans; reviewing and approving leave, time, and attendance; identifying training needs of staff and ensuring that such training is provided; recommending and approving awards and establishing goals and objectives for the office. The incumbent directs Branch operations, from development of the awards process through completion of individual and organizational requirements; the incumbent is responsible for the planning, development, and continuous evaluation of program operations and personnel to provide exemplary service to internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent may represent the Division Director and Deputy Director on program planning and policy development matters with public health institutions and individuals, such as: State and local health agencies, colleges, universities, public and non-profit health clinics and community health centers, Primary Care Associations and Primary Care Organizations, Bureau program applicants and participants.

HIV/Aids Bureau: Supervisory Public Health Analyst - Branch Chief, GS-0685-14:

The HIV/AIDS Bureau's mission is to provide leadership and resources to assure access to and retention in high quality, integrated care and treatment services for vulnerable people living with HIV/AIDS and their families. This position is responsible for analyzing public health programs, policies and procedures to ensure that Health Resources and Services Administration meet its mission, goals and objectives. This position develops and interprets policies regarding implementation of Ryan White Programs in every state and applicable U.S. Territories, including the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the US initiative.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Day-to-day supervision of staff to include establishing and implementing performance plans; reviewing and approving leave, time, and attendance; identifying training needs of staff and ensuring that such training is provided; recommending and approving awards and establishing goals and objectives for the office as well as partaking in long-range planning activities including projections of anticipated program and functional change. The incumbent will identify, analyze, and facilitate the resolution of program issues involving the management and operations of grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. The incumbent will also facilitate program planning in evaluation, training, and delivery of HIV-related health care and support services and technical assistance in building capacity. This position will also manage site visits to grant recipients in every state and applicable U.S. Territories and oversee the preparation of reports for the purposes of meeting grant management requirements and for providing stewardship to the recipient.

Maternal and Child Health Bureau: Supervisory Public Health Analyst, GS-0685-14:

Provides leadership and expertise in maternal and child health (MCH) public health programs by applying MCH principles, policies, and practices to support programs of national or regional scope. Offers technical and administrative guidance to Federal, state, and community partners on program development, implementation, and evaluation, while developing and interpreting policies, procedures, and guidance to ensure effective delivery and oversight of maternal and child health initiatives.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Participates in development of program goals, objectives, priorities, and activities related to health services. Provides expert advice and guidance on the most challenging problems for a program of national or regional/state scope and impact. Contacts, advises and collaborates with high-ranking officials such as other Federal agency heads, top Congressional staff officials, state executives, legislative leaders, and executives of comparable status with private sector organizations. Researches and writes reports or other working documents that provide authoritative guidance on complex and wide-impacting program issues. Writes correspondence, memoranda, press releases, or other documents relevant to program activities and grants planning policies.

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.
• 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.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Probationary (or trial) period may be required.

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Basic Qualifications:

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 communications, gathering and conveying information, making oral presentations, and preparing reports, correspondence, and other written materials.

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 ALL of the following:

• Leading or directing a public health program or program segment
• Developing, interpreting, or implementing policies, procedures, or program guidance
• Overseeing program operations, including monitoring performance, evaluating outcomes, and ensuring compliance with applicable requirements
• Coordinating program activities with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and achieve program objectives

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

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov.

Note: Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application. Education was completed successfully before the applicant can be appointed.

Additional information

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

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: No

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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.

Reemployment Priority List (RPL): To receive selection priority for this position, individuals on the RPL must meet the qualification requirements, complete all required assessments and be rated as qualified. RPL candidates are ranked using Category Rating procedures.

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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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal emplo