Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

The CDC utilize Direct Hire Authority to fill vacancies in a variety of occupations. The vacancy is a REPOSITORY of applications.
Applications may be periodically referred to hiring managers both during the open period and after the closing date. Because of the large number of applications anticipated, applicants' status will not be updated.

Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
12/07/2022 to 12/06/2023
Salary
$44,740 - $176,300 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 15
Locations
- Anchorage, AK few vacancies
- Los Angeles, CA few vacancies
- San Diego, CA few vacancies
- San Francisco, CA few vacancies
- Denver, CO few vacancies
- Fort Collins, CO few vacancies
- Washington, DC few vacancies
- Miami, FL few vacancies
- Atlanta, GA few vacancies
- Honolulu, HI few vacancies
- Chicago, IL few vacancies
- Hyattsville, MD few vacancies
- Boston, MA few vacancies
- Detroit, MI few vacancies
- Minneapolis, MN few vacancies
- Newark, NJ few vacancies
- New York, NY few vacancies
- Triangle, NC few vacancies
- Cincinnati, OH few vacancies
- Philadelphia, PA few vacancies
- Pittsburgh, PA few vacancies
- San Juan, PR few vacancies
- Dallas, TX few vacancies
- El Paso, TX few vacancies
- Houston, TX few vacancies
- Seattle, WA few vacancies
- Spokane, WA few vacancies
- Morgantown, WV few vacancies
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Multiple Appointment Types -
Work schedule
Multiple Schedules -
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
00 - Contingent - Promotion potential will be based on the position to which appointed.
Job family (Series)
0110 Economist

0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences

0403 Microbiology

0601 General Health Science

0602 Medical Officer

1529 Mathematical Statistics

1530 Statistics

1550 Computer Science

1560 Data Science Series
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness

Credentialing
Announcement number
HHS-CDC-DMI-DH-23-11749087
Control number
693152200

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Clarification from the agency

Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. You are applying to a resume database. Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained and may be used at any time during or after the open period of this Public Notice. U.S. Citizenship is REQUIRED.

Duties

Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level and series of the position.

This public notice will be used to fill the positions listed below at multiple grade levels and locations.

Data Scientist (Data Analytics)- Grades GS-7 through GS-15
Health Economist (Data Scientist) (informatics)- Grades GS-7 through GS-15
Biologist (Data Scientist) (Informatics)- Grades GS-7 through GS-15
Microbiologist (Data Scientist) (Informatics) - Grades GS-7 through GS-15
Health Scientist (Data Scientist) (Informatics) (Laboratory Informatics) - Grades GS-7 through GS-15
Epidemiologist (Data Scientist) (Informatics) (Laboratory Informatics) - Grades GS-7 through GS-15
Mathematical Statistician (Data Scientist) (Informatics) - Grades GS-7 through GS-15
Statistician (Data Scientist) (Informatics) - Grades GS-7 through GS-15
Computer Scientist (Data Scientist) - Grades GS-7 through GS-15
Physician (Data Scientist) (Informatics) - Grades GS-13 through GS-15

Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
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.
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 upon submission of application.
One-year probationary period may be required.
Re-employed Annuitants may be considered to fill vacancies. If you have retired from federal service and are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet via http://intranet.cdc.gov/hro/docs/jobs/NDAA-Reemployed-Annuitants.pdf
This position can be filled at any grade level.
Bargaining Unit Position: May be a bargaining unit position
This position may be subject toa OGE Financial Disclosure CDC Financial Disclosure-The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention inspires public confidence in its trust responsibilities and mission by maintaining high ethical principles. This position is subject to the confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). 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.
Due to positions being filled at multiple grade levels and locations, you may be subject to initial and random drug testing.
This position may be subject to a Background/Security Investigation.
This position may be subject to Telework.
Travel, transportation, and moving expenses may be authorized.
Annual Leave for non-federal service may be authorized.
Research position: No
Supervisory position: No

Qualifications

Basic Qualification: The link to the OPM qualification standard are listed below.
Economist Series
Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences
Microbiology Series
General Medical and Healthcare Series
Physician Series
Mathematical Statistics Series
Statistics Series
Computer Science Series
Data Science Series

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower GS level in which they are applying for.

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; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from the Office of Personnel Management (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. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.

In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The Federal government, as the largest employer in the Nation, can and should show the way towards achieving drug-free workplaces through programs designed to offer drug users a helping hand, and at the same time demonstrating to drug users and potential drug users that drugs will not be tolerated in the 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. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. Appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative applicant drug test result.

Education

Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the education requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Additional information

Locality pay will be adjusted to reflect location negotiated after selection. This is not a remote position. If selected, you will be required to sign a Statement of Understanding (SOU) for negotiable location requirements. Find more information on locality and pay scales. Salary may be adjusted to include a Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) of 2.86% for Anchorage, Alaska, 10.28% for Honolulu, Hawaii, and 3.13% for Puerto Rico.

This position is being filled through Direct Hire Authority for this occupation and is open to all US Citizens.

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 direct-hire authority.

For more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/

Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized.

Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.

By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.

This is a highly competitive vacancy with a limited number of openings available. When a need exists, applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. Applications will be rated based on the information provided in the resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements. If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.

Benefits

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Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your résumé showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.

Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:

Classified or government sensitive information
Social Security Number (SSN)
Photos of yourself
Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
Encrypted and digitally signed documents

2. Other supporting documents:

Cover Letter, optional
Transcripts
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program/Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal).

*Note: You may submit an unofficial transcript or a list of college courses completed indicating course titles, credit hours, and grades received. An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected for the position.

Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

For Résumé and Application Tips visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Tips.

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

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until 12/06/2023.

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/06/2023 of this announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

If you cannot apply online:

You are encouraged to apply online. If you are unable to apply online, please use the following link: Alternate Application. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online if at all possible. Applying online, through your USAJOBS account, will expedite the application process and allow you to check your application. If you utilize the Alternate Application method, your USAJOBS account will not display this application and you will not receive status updates.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)/Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible see http://opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap. Displaced federal employees must be well qualified to exercise selection priority for this vacancy

To view the questionnaire, click on the following link:
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11749087

Agency contact information CDC HELPDESK

Phone

(770) 488-1725

HRCS@CDC.GOV

Address

CDC-Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry-Direct Hire Authority
1600 Clifton Rd
Atlanta, GA 30333
US

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Next steps

Your position may be eligible for workplace flexibilities in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy.

HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.