US Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services Hiring For Public Health Advisor at Albuquerque, NM, United States , United States Full Time

Job Description

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

Represents Administration of Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)/Emergency Support Function #8 (ESF#8) at state, local, tribal, and territorial jurisdiction emergency operations centers; supports public health and medical situational awareness, needs assessment, planning, resource coordination and related information requirements based on the nature of emergency at hand.

Assists state, local, tribal, and territorial jurisdictions in developing ESF#8 requirements for deployment of proper federal resources to meet the needs of a jurisdiction requesting federal assistance; drafting scopes of work and cost estimates for mission assignments during Stafford Act declarations; and collecting, analyzing, and sharing relevant operational information to assist in forecasting anticipated resource requirements.

Assists with public health and medical assessments and needs generation, validation, prioritization, and mission assignment processes in close collaboration with FEMA, federal ESF leads, and state, local, tribal, and territorial jurisdictions public health and medical authorities, as appropriated.

Strong ability to build relationships, establish communication channels and conduct liaison activities with state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency operations centers and public health and medical agencies.

Facilitates situational awareness and exchange of information in multidirectional avenues to help promote a common operating picture and a unified response plan.

Participates in the after-action reporting process of teams and the development of after-action reports including critical evaluation of field operations, team performance, operating policies, and treatment techniques, and ensures findings are addressed in operational plans.

This position is an Intermittent work schedule: A schedule that requires an employee to work an irregular number of hours or days for which there is no prearranged scheduled tour of duty. You also may not hold dual federal employment.

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 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
• Two-year probationary period may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Travel Card.

Qualifications

During deployments, the work is primarily related to readiness for and deployment for response during the aftermath of a disaster or public health emergency, where work may be field based, in a tent environment that is remote and austere, caring for sick, injured, dying, or deceased persons. This work requires above average health, physical, and mental conditioning with routine long periods of repetitive walking, bending, lifting, and carrying, such as carrying NDMS equipment or heavy patients on litters. Incumbent must be capable of working in a high-stress, high security, remote, austere, and uncharacterized environment, void of infrastructure and vital services, requiring specific physical demands, such as the ability to lift 50 pounds, and work characteristics that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. For these reasons, employees are required to complete a physical and health screening process, meet, and maintain certain physical standards, as well as mental, behavioral, and cognitive competencies. Work may be performed in an office setting or indoor and outdoor field sites, sometimes in adverse weather. During emergency situations, the work environment may be situated in austere conditions and environment in terms of destroyed infrastructure (e.g., food and water, housing, electricity, communications), the presence of endemic diseases, and limited health and sanitation facilities requiring special safety precautions.

To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements:

You qualify for this position if you possess the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lowest grade GS-12 in the Federal service. This experience may have been gained in the federal government, a state or local government, a non-profit organization, the private sector, or as a volunteer.


Your resume must clearly describe at least one year of specialized experience that provided one (1) out of four (4) of the following duties or work assignments:

(1) Developing public health program goals and objectives OR
(2) Deciding the content, character, and functions of public health program components OR
(3) Developing and implementing long-range public health program plans and evaluations OR
(4) Recommending the need for organizational improvements, restructuring, or changes in modes of control and communication.
Experience refers to:
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and/or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours worked per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

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.

The National Disaster Medical System does not allow Dual Federal Employment which applies to current full-time federal employees. (this is does not apply to contractors for the federal government)

Travel and transportation expenses paid: No

Bargaining Unit Position: No

Drug Screening Required: No

Recruitment incentives may be authorized: No

Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized: No

Annual leave for non-federal service may be authorized: No

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• 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.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully.

Errors or omissions may affect your consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of “not qualified” or “insufficient information” and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/

This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies in multiple locations.

To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11598463

• 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.
  Review our benefits
  
  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.
• 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.
  The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Job Opportunity Announcement.
  • Online Application – Assessment Questionnaire
  • Resume – Must include beginning and ending month and year for each employment period, for each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. 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 assessment questionnaire. 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 an ineligible rating.

  For resume writing guidance, please visit the USA Jobs Resource Center or view their video tutorial.

  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 submit a complete Application Package by the closing date in this Job Opportunity Announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

  To begin the process, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing USA Jobs account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

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

  1. A complete Application Questionnaire.

  2. Your resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications).
  For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position.

  If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application.

  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.

  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.

  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.
  

  Agency contact information

  SROC Help Desk
  

  Phone

  –

  Email

  [email protected]
  

  Address

  National Disaster Medical System
  200 Independence Ave. SW
  Washington, DC 20201
  US
  

  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.).

• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Job Opportunity Announcement.

• Online Application – Assessment Questionnaire

• Resume – Must include beginning and ending month and year for each employment period, for each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. 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 assessment questionnaire. 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 an ineligible rating.

For resume writing guidance, please visit the USA Jobs Resource Center or view their video tutorial.

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.

Help

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Public- US Citizen