Supervisory Public Health Analyst

Clarification from the agency

Open to Current HHS career and career-conditional employees only including Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) eligibles and Public Health Service (PHS) officers and candidates.

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.

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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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this announcement. Evaluation will be based on your application materials (such as your resume and supporting documents), your responses to the application questionnaire, and the results of all required assessments.

Resume Requirement
Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages in length.

Basic Qualification Question As part of the application process, you must answer a question addressing whether you meet the Basic Requirement for this position, as described in this announcement.

Minimum Qualification Question
As part of the application process, you must answer a minimum qualification question addressing whether you meet the Specialized Experience required for this position, as described in this announcement.

Your response must be supported by the experience documented in your resume. If your resume does not demonstrate the required Specialized Experience, you may be found not qualified.

Assessment Process

SME Resume Review
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine whether you meet the required Specialized Experience.

SME Structured Interview
You may be invited to participate in a structured interview with one or more Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to assess the required competencies for the position.

Applicants who successfully pass all of the assessment(s) may be referred to the Hiring Manager for consideration.

You must complete all required steps in the process, including submitting an application and resume and participating in the assessments, to be considered for this position.

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 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.

PHS Commissioned Corps (CC) Officers: PHS Commissioned Corps (CC) Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps may apply online to this announcement. Candidates will be referred as CC personnel and not as candidates for conversion to a permanent career or career-conditional appointment.

For Competitive Merit Promotion and Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) Applicants: The highest rated candidates will be referred to the hiring agency.

For Noncompetitive Applicants: All qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring agency.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• • Partnering
  • Policy
  • Program Evaluation
  • Strategic Planning

To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12980791

Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete online Application Package which includes:

• Resume must not exceed two (2) pages and must support responses to the online application. Failure to submit a resume and all required documentation identified in this announcement may result in removal from further consideration. Use of the USAJOBS Resume Builder is encouraged to ensure all required information is included. Resumes must include duties, accomplishments, related skills, and start and end dates (month/day/year) for each position. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise indicated; part-time experience will be prorated. Incomplete information may affect eligibility or rating.

• A complete online application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12980791)
• SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) - documentation supporting eligibility. If submitting a copy of your SF-50, or equivalent, submit one that shows the effective date of current position, the full performance level, career or career conditional tenure and status in the competitive service.

Other Supporting Documents, as applicable:

• College transcripts, if qualifying all or in part based on education
• RPL Documentation: Candidates must submit all documents required to demonstrate that they meet the qualifications of the position
  • If separated due to Reduction in Force (RIF):
    • Most recent SF-50, or equivalent, that shows position occupied; tenure; grade and step; salary; and full performance level
    • SF-50 showing Separation - RIF. If not available, submit official documentation of Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a proposed removal/separation notice
    • Latest performance rating showing rating score
  • If separated due to Compensable Injury:
    • Most recent SF-50, or equivalent, that shows position occupied; tenure; grade and step; salary; and full performance level
    • SF-50, which shows separation, or SF-50 showing acceptance of position at a lower grade or pay level in lieu of separation
    • Notification from the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department of Labor, that injury compensation benefits have ceased or will cease
    • Latest performance rating and rating of record (if separate documents) showing rating score
• CTAP/ICTAP
  • 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
  • SF-50, showing positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to be placed through RPL, etc
  • Latest performance appraisal including rating
  • Documentation from your agency showing current promotion potential
• Military Spouse Documentation Overseas Military Spouse: Copy of Military sponsor's PCS orders and a valid marriage certificate or other documentation verifying marriage. If applicable, a copy of most recent SF-50
• Certain Military Spouse: For all categories below, a valid marriage certificate or other documentation verifying marriage. Additional supporting documentation requirements differ for each category
  • Spouse of a service member on active duty, you are required to submit a copy of the service member's current orders or a Statement of Service letter. The Statement of Service must be signed by the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of the service member's unit or higher headquarters, AND the Statement of Service letter must include dates of active-duty service. For current federal employees, submit a copy of the most recent SF-50
  • Spouse of a service member who incurred a 100% disability because of the service member's active duty service, you are required to submit a copy of your spouse's DD-214 and a copy of documentation from the Department of Veteran's Affairs or the Department of Defense indicating the service member has a disability rating of 100% due to a service connected disability
  • Spouse of a service member who was killed while on active duty, submit a copy of the spouse's DD-1300 documenting the service member was killed while on active duty and a statement certifying that you have not remarried
• PHS Commissioned Corps Personnel: You must provide a copy of your current personnel orders and/or other supporting documentation to be referred as CC.
• Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) documentation, if applicable. For more information, please go to https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
• Documentation supporting eligibility for non-competitive appointment, (severely disabled, eligible veterans, certain military spouses, etc.)

Official documents are not required at this time; copies are sufficient; may be requested upon selection.

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