Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Health Communications Specialist
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Duties
As a Health Communications Specialist you will:
Plan, apply, and evaluate various communication science and marketing techniques to achieve optimal program results and promote positive health outcomes.
Develop, implement, and manage national communication and marketing programs, projects and initiatives for various audiences, including demonstration projects.
Ensure that health communication activities are based on accepted theory, principles, methods, and practices.
Guide the development, testing, and dissemination of scientific information and audience-based products, tools, and messages (i.e., via written, electronic, and audiovisual formats).
Develop and manage contracts and task orders and the required documentation that supports the health communication program and projects.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
US Citizenship is required.
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
May be subject to a Background/Security Investigation. Security clearance level may differ from the position announced when certificates are shared.
One-year probationary period may be required.
This position may be subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Time in grade (TIG) must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
This position may be subject to the OGE Financial Disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521).
This position may require a Drug Test and be subject to Random Drug Testing.
Qualifications
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, which must include the following experience:
developing, clearing, and/or coordinating the release of internal communications related to wellness services and programs such as emergency or crisis-related health issues; preparing talking points for meetings and serving as a liaison between stakeholders.
Education
Copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
Additional information
Telework:
This position has been designated as telework eligible and may include remote work or telework options.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes the following:
Resume
Transcripts (if applicable)
Performance Appraisal
For additional requirements, review the job announcement.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
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As a Health Communications Specialist you will:
Plan, apply, and evaluate various communication science and marketing techniques to achieve optimal program results and promote positive health outcomes.
Develop, implement, and manage national communication and marketing programs, projects and initiatives for various audiences, including demonstration projects.
Ensure that health communication activities are based on accepted theory, principles, methods, and practices.
Guide the development, testing, and dissemination of scientific information and audience-based products, tools, and messages (i.e., via written, electronic, and audiovisual formats).
Develop and manage contracts and task orders and the required documentation that supports the health communication program and projects.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
US Citizenship is required.
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
May be subject to a Background/Security Investigation. Security clearance level may differ from the position announced when certificates are shared.
One-year probationary period may be required.
This position may be subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Time in grade (TIG) must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
This position may be subject to the OGE Financial Disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521).
This position may require a Drug Test and be subject to Random Drug Testing.
Qualifications
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, which must include the following experience:
developing, clearing, and/or coordinating the release of internal communications related to wellness services and programs such as emergency or crisis-related health issues; preparing talking points for meetings and serving as a liaison between stakeholders.
Education
Copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
Additional information
Telework:
This position has been designated as telework eligible and may include remote work or telework options.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes the following:
Resume
Transcripts (if applicable)
Performance Appraisal
For additional requirements, review the job announcement.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
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