Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.
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Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens - No previous Federal Service is required. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY will be used to fill this position.
Duties
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
As a Public Health Advisor, you will use your knowledge of and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by:
- Serving as a senior Public Health Advisor and providing consultative services to the most difficult programs or projects that have unusually demanding social, economic, cultural, governmental, and political conditions requiring the planning, development, and evaluation of matters of general precedent, extensive controversy, or wide coordination.
- Being responsible for performance plans, developing, and working as recovery liaison to implement grants, contracts and public health programs in collaboration with local, state, other Federal and/or international governments and various public, non- profit, and private and health-related organizations.
- Ensuring that projects and activities are meeting the needs of adults and youth with or at risk for the development of mental health and/or substance use disorder and the agency policies and procedures on recovery; monitoring assigned grants to assess their meeting the stated goals and objectives, statutory requirements and related regulations; ensuring expenditures are congruent with agency policies, statutes and regulations; serving as the contact point for all inquiries from Center staff and providing expertise on the grants' recovery related requirements.
- Working to develop public health messages with subject matter experts and developing messages into appropriate end-products for communicating mental illness and/or substance use disorders recovery, or public health information to target audiences.
- Researching and analyzing the best practices of mental health and/or substance use disorder recovery that are caused by controversial, complex, and often conflicting factors.
** Duties as shown are at the full performance level (FPL) of the GS-13. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the FPL.
Requirements
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.
- 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 of the announcement.
- Financial disclosure statement may be required.
- Probationary (or trial) period may be required.
Qualifications
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Basic Qualifications:
For GS-11: Successful completion of a bachelor's degree or higher in public health or other field of study with course work directly related to the work of the position in an accredited U.S. education program. (For information on Foreign Education, please see the 'Education' section of the full vacancy announcement for more details.) Transcripts must be provided.
-OR-
For GS-11, GS-12 & GS-13:Must have 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 communication, gathering and conveying information, making oral presentations, and preparing reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
-AND-
For GS-11:
Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic qualification requirement above, you must have one-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following:
- Providing program consultation, guidance and/or assistance for public health programs with an emphasis on mental health, substance use, or recovery.
- Working in a behavioral health recovery area (e.g. mental health, substance use, or recovery).
-OR-
Education: Successful completion of at least three (3) full years (54 semester/81 quarter credits) of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or LL.M., if related in an accredited U.S. education program. In order to qualify for this position based on education, you must submit transcripts. Please see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement for more information.
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Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the specialized experience requirement as described above. In order to qualify for this position based on a combination, you must submit transcripts. Please see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement for more information.
For GS-12:
Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic qualification requirement above, you must have one-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service performing at least three (3) of the following:
- Providing program consultation, coordination and/or guidance for public health programs with an emphasis on mental health, substance use, or recovery.
- Developing training systems for health practitioners, researchers, and/or other professionals.
- Working in a behavioral health recovery area (e.g. mental health, substance use, or recovery).
- Collecting or utilizing program and policy analyses to ensure successful performance and/or outcomes of programs.
For GS-13:
Specialized Experience: In addition to the basic qualification requirement above, you must have one-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing at least four (4) of the following:
- Providing program consultation, coordination and/or guidance for public health programs with an emphasis on mental health, substance use, or recovery.
- Developing and training systems for health practitioners, researchers, and/or other professionals.
- Working in a behavioral health recovery area (e.g. mental health, substance use, or recovery).
- Collecting or utilizing program and policy analyses to ensure successful performance and/or outcomes of programs.
- Managing or participating in government grants or projects.
** There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 & GS-13 grade levels of this announcement.
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.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 15, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public.
Note: This vacancy 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. Please click here for more information on OPM's Authorization of Direct Hire authority.
Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be referred for consideration in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management direct hire guidelines. Veteran's Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures. Selections made under this announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the civil service.
To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12540758
Required Documents
Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete online Application Package which includes:
- Your Resume. You are encouraged to use the USAJobs online resume builder to ensure that all required information is in your resume. Your resume must clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the application questionnaire. For each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. Your resume must also include the day, month, and year that you began and ended for each position held. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Not providing this information may result in the lowering of your assessment score or an ineligible rating. For resume writing guidance, please visit the USAJobs Resource Center or view their video tutorial. For Most Effective Resumes Tips visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Most_Effective_Resumes.
- A complete Application Questionnaire.
- College transcript (if qualifying all or in part based on your education)
- Other Supporting Documents
Other Supporting Documents: (Only Submit if applicable to you.)
- CTAP/ICTAP Documentation
- A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;
- A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.;
- A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
- Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any resumes, badges, licenses, etc.
Do not submit/upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agencies' staffing offices.
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You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient. Official documentation will be requested upon selection.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
4. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
5. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.
You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
HHS has a Critical Preparedness and Response Mission: we protect the American people from health threats, research emerging diseases, and mobilize public health programs with domestic and international partners. HHS' 24/7 Secretary's Operations Center (SOC) unites highly trained experts, well established processes, and state-of-the-art technology to coordinate resources and information as HHS responds to emergencies worldwide.
Every HHS employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through voluntary temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other HHS programs and activities while colleagues respond.
In addition to their everyday work, HHS offers employees the opportunity to contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
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