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We are looking for 3 data management heavy Health Scientists who speak French or Portuguese to serve in Angola, Chad and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is the link for the job announcement: http://tinyurl.com/82amcqa, and below is a description. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Laura Eloyan, MBA
Global Recruitment Specialist
Center for Global Health
Centers for Disease Control
(404) 718-8864
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Job Title:Health Scientist (Bilingual)
Job Announcement Number:HHS-CDC-DE-12-629619
SALARY RANGE:
$71,674.00 to $93,175.00 / Per Year
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Center for Global Health (CGH), Global Immunization Division (GID), Vaccine Preventable Disease Eradication and Elimination Branch (VPDEEB), in Angola, Chad and Democratic Republic of Congo.
This announcement may be used to fill multiple positions in multiple locations.
Overseas Assignments: Overseas assignments are for two years and a rotational agreement must be signed. The assignment may be extended based on the needs of the agency.
· This position is eligible for special pay allowances (e.g., post differential, housing, relocation, etc.)
· Immunizations are required and will be administered by the CDC before relocating overseas.
· Security clearance is required for the selectee only and medical clearances are required for selectee and all family members before being posted overseas. In ability of selectee to secure the clearances for overseas duty within six (6) months will result in termination of appointment to the position.
· Citizens or permanent residents of the host country are not eligible to be considered.
· Additional information on living and traveling abroad may be found by clicking http://www.state.gov/
NOTE: This position is being advertised for a TERM appointment not-to-exceed 2 years. At management’s discretion, appointment may be extended an additional 2 years without competition.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
· U.S. Citizenship is required.
· Background investigation required.
· Medical clearances are required.
DUTIES:
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The incumbent will be serve as a Health Scientist (Bilingual) in the evaluation of public health issues or health hazards. Designs, oversees, implements, and conducts major scientific survey/studies or projects to identify and solve public health problems. Reviews and analyzes studies and projects assessing major and or sensitive public health issues in order to make recommendations for processes, procedures and/or policies related to public health programs, practices and research. Provides technical advice and assistance to national, state and local health agencies and to various other organizations. Prepares scientific and other articles and technical reports for publication. Makes presentations at international and national meetings. The incumbent must be able to speak and write French and/or Portuguese fluently.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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Selective Placement Factor: Proficient in written and spoken French for the positions located in Chad and Democratic Republic of Congo. Proficient in written and spoken Portuguese for the position located in Angola.
Basic Qualification Requirements of a Health Scientist, GS-601:
Have at least a bachelor's degree with major study in an academic field related to the health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position from an accredited college or university.
AND
Additional Qualification Requirements of a Health Scientist, GS-601-13:
Have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, conducting evaluations of public health issues or health hazards concerning vaccine preventable disease eradication or closely related public health programs.
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/.
Conditions of Employment:
1. Security and Background Requirements: If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
2. E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the 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. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.
3. Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
4. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
5. Financial disclosure statement may be required.
6. One-year probationary period may be required.
7. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid: May be paid
8. Bargaining Unit Position: No
9. Drug Screening Required: No
10. Recruitment Bonus may be authorized: No
11. Immunization is required.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Category rating procedures will be used to rate and rank candidates. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Qualified candidates will be ranked into one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified or Qualified.
The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher). Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
1. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, methods, and techniques of public health research.
2. Knowledge of the principles, methods, applications, to provide direction and guidance on critical and complex issues.
3. Ability to perform complex analytical studies and interpretation of results to coordinate the evaluation of programs and recommend improvements.
4. Skill in oral communication.
5. Skill in written communication.
