Physician (Public Health) at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Department: Department of Health And Human Services

Job Announcement Number: HHSCDCOD2010849057
SALARY RANGE: $78681.0 to $102288.0/Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: 20200706 to 20210105
SERIES & GRADE: GP13/14

AGENCY MARKETING STATEMENT:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the agency Americans trust with their lives. As a global leader in public health, CDC is the nation's premier health promotion, prevention, and preparedness agency. Whether we are protecting the American people from public health threats, researching emerging diseases, or mobilizing public health programs with our domestic and international partners, we rely on our employees to make a real difference in the health and wellbeing of people here and around the world. CDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JOB SUMMARY:
This announcement will be used to fill positions in various geographical locations. This announcement can also be used to recruit for positions that will require a detail to an International Organization such as the World Health Organization, UNICEF, etc.

DUTIES:
As a Physician (Public Health), you will:

• Provide medical advice and consultation on critical problems in the medical/public health field. 
• Manage significant projects, programs, and staff (to include representational duties with the Embassy). 
• Provide scientific and/or technical guidance to host governments, healthrelated organizations, private and public foundations, etc. in the development of public health studies, programs, systems, strategies and/or services. Evaluate data collection, quality control and/or data utilization methods used to study a medical problem or issue. 
• Apply new methods, approaches and technology or adaptation of existing methodologies to new and unusual situations. 
• Promote the development of field epidemiological training programs. 
• Provide medical leadership for the implementation of integrated public health programs. 
• Foster compliance with all ethical guidelines for scientific studies and management of programs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• US Citizenship is required.
• Background Investigation is required. EVerify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I9 will be verified through the DHS "EVerify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the EVerify 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 EVerify Participant. 
• Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. 
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Oneyear probationary period may be required. 
• Travel, transportation, and moving expenses will be paid. 
• Bargaining Unit Position: No Drug Screening Required: Positions requiring a top secret or secret clearance will be required to be drug tested. 
• Mobility agreement may be required. 
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized. 
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized. 
• Annual Leave for nonfederal service may be authorized. 
• Positions will require a top secret or secret clearance depending on the position. 

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

Please be advised there is no promotion potential. Any position filled with this announcement will be filled at the single grade level requested. 
Supervisory position: This announcement may be used to fill supervisory positions. If position is supervisory, candidates must also have demonstrated or shown the potential to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. A supervisory probationary period may be required. Applicants should describe any previous experience or responsibilities which could be used in relation to the supervisory requirements of this position. If 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.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
CDC Financial Disclosure 
OGE Form 450 Holding ourselves to a higher standard; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention inspires public confidence in its trust responsibilities and mission by maintaining high ethical principles. This position may be subject to the confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95521). Therefore, if selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This Information will be required annually.

Special Notes: 
Although this announcement is advertised for multiple duty locations and grade levels, it is not intended to convey any implication nor expectation that positions will be filled at all grade levels or locations.
This announcement is being used to create an inventory of applicants for Physician positions and will be used to fill immediate and future needs. 
Applicants are encouraged to apply early in order to maximize their employment opportunities. Your application will remain in the inventory of tentatively qualified applicants. Applicants that are among the best qualified will be referred to the selecting official for consideration as requests to fill vacancies are processed by the Human Resources Office. The first cutoff date for you to be referred will be July 20, 2020. Thereafter, additional referral lists will be generated throughout the open period as vacancies occur. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. 
This is an open continuous announcement. Qualified applicants will be considered as job opportunities occur and may or may not receive further notification regarding the status of their application. 
Term appointments may be shortened or extended up to a maximum of four years based on the needs of the agency without further competition. Subsequent employment for CDC positions must be through the appropriate competitive process or special employment program hiring authorities. Basic Requirements: Applicants must possess a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association http://www.amaassn.org/councils/councilmedicaleducation/aboutcouncilmedicaleducation; Association of American Medical Colleges http://www.aamc.org/; Liaison Committee on Medical Education http://www.chea.org/liaisoncommitteemedicaleducation; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association http://osteopathic.org/accreditation/, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education http://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home at the time the degree was obtained. A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) http://www.ecfmg.org/(http://www.ecfmg.org , a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination. Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a 1year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training. For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. 
An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g., internal medicine, surgery, general practice, obstetricsgynecology, and pediatrics). Such programs are in hospitals or other institutions accredited for internship training by a recognized body of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) http://www.acgme.org/. 
A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by a recognized body of the American Medical Association (AMA) http://www.aamc.org or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME http://www.acgme.org/ . 
A fellowship program involves advanced training (beyond residency training) in a given medical specialty in either a clinical or research setting in a hospital or an institution accredited in the United States for such training. Additional Requirements: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, applicants must also meet the following for a Physician, GP13/14. For GP13: Three years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training. Experience: Applicants must possess at least one year of experience equivalent to the GS12 grade level in the Federal service implementing and evaluating medical activities related to public health programs. For GP14: Four years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training. Experience: Applicants must possess at least one year of experience equivalent to the GS13 grade level in the Federal service designing and overseeing medical activities related to public health programs.

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. Vacancies will be filled through OPM's Direct Hire Authority. Veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to positions filled under this announcement. All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. Applications received as a result of job fairs, recruitment events, and emergency hiring mechanisms in support of this hiring initiative will also be accepted during the duration of the directhire authority. For more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policydataoversight/hiringinformation/directhireauthority/ Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics).
Knowledge of medical activities to include surveillance and epidemiology.Knowledge of public health program management.Skill in oral communication.Skill in written communication.