Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Public Notice for Direct Hire STEM Economist
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
Duties
The CDC utilizes Direct/Expedited Hire Authorities to fill vacancies in a variety of occupations. This vacancy is a
REPOSITORY
of applications. Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level of the position. 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.
This public notice will be used to fill the positions listed below at multiple grade levels and locations.
Economist: Grades GS-11 through GS-15
Applicant Expiration:
Applications will expire 4 months after submission/resubmission. To remain eligible for consideration, reapplying is required.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
Monitoring changing requirement for health economic data relating to the health care system, specifically concerning health promotion and protection through participation in national and international meetings and through contacts with other components of agencies of HHS, other Federal Departments.
Recommending priorities for economic evaluations and policy assessments of public health activities including strategies, programs, and process.
Providing economic guidance and expertise on the health and economic consequences of alternative programs, policies, and legislative proposals affecting public health and disease prevention.
Authoring manuscripts or technical reports reflecting the results of his/her projects and studies and arranges for publication of such documents after approval by appropriate reviewing officials.
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.
CDC participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). If selected, CDC will determine your employment eligibility using your social security number.
Direct deposit is required.
One-year probationary period may be required.
This position may be subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
This public notice may be used to fill supervisory or managerial positions and selectees may be subject to 1 year supervisory or managerial probationary period.
Positions may be filled as permanent or term appointments.
This position may be subject to the OGE Financial Disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). CDC inspires public confidence in its trust responsibilities and mission by maintaining high ethical principles. If selected, you may 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. If identified, this will be an annual requirement.
In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 15, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. This position may require a Drug Test and be subject to Random Drug Testing. The position may require the submission of a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. If required to submit to urinalysis, the appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative test result.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Degree: Economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
or
Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Minimum Qualifications:
GS-11:
At least 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
OR
At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience conducting quantitative research or analytical studies on the economic effects of government policies and programs; and identifying relevant information to evaluate the economic impact of a project, program, or policy on an area's economy
OR
A combination of education & experience.
GS-12:
At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience conducting scientific research projects by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting public health economic data.
GS-13:
At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience designing and implementing public health economic data; and conducting scientific research projects by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting public health economic data.
GS-14:
At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience providing leadership and direction for health economic research on cost-effectiveness, modeling, and return on investment to assess the effect of prevention and treatment on health outcomes and health care costs.
GS-15:
At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience providing operational leadership in the development and implementation of economic analysis, research, studies and projects for cost and benefit analysis.
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.
Promotion potential:
Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your meeting qualifications and time-in-grade requirements, demonstrated ability to perform the higher-level duties, the continuing need for the higher-level duties, and administrative approval. Promotion to the next grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.
Education
A 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.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
Telework:
This position has been designated as telework eligible and:
May include telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These options may be requested once you have become an employee and you will be required to sign a Workplace Flexibilities Agreement that details remote or telework working conditions and expectations in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities Policy.
May be eligible for inclusion in the Bargaining Unit. The name of the union, local, and BU Codes will be provided upon selection.
May be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
Incentives:
Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized.
Annual Leave for non-federal service may be authorized.
Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized.
Travel, transportation, and moving expenses may be paid.
PCS Expenses may be authorized, subject to the terms of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR).
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. 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.
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.
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.
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/
Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.
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 the following:
1. Resume
- Must reflect name, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (month/year) of employment and duties performed.
2. Transcripts (if applicable)
- You may submit an unofficial transcript. An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected.
3. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):
Supporting documentation i.e., Reduction in Force (RIF) notice or Certificate of Expected Separation (CES), **AND** most recent current annual performance appraisal, SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
4. 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.
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.
How to Apply
This is an
OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT
and will remain open until 01/30/2025.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
Applicant Expiration:
Applications will expire 4 months after submission/resubmission. To remain eligible for consideration, reapplying is required.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 01/30/2025, of this announcement to receive consideration.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account.
If you are unable to apply online:
**Applicants external to CDC** - Contact the CDC Helpdesk by phone (770) 488-1725 or email HRCS@CDC.GOV.
**Applicants internal to CDC** - Contact the OHR Service Desk.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online. Applying online, through your USAJOBS account, will expedite the application process and allow you to check your application.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
The CDC utilizes Direct/Expedited Hire Authorities to fill vacancies in a variety of occupations. This vacancy is a
REPOSITORY
of applications. Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level of the position. 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.
This public notice will be used to fill the positions listed below at multiple grade levels and locations.
Economist: Grades GS-11 through GS-15
Applicant Expiration:
Applications will expire 4 months after submission/resubmission. To remain eligible for consideration, reapplying is required.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
Monitoring changing requirement for health economic data relating to the health care system, specifically concerning health promotion and protection through participation in national and international meetings and through contacts with other components of agencies of HHS, other Federal Departments.
Recommending priorities for economic evaluations and policy assessments of public health activities including strategies, programs, and process.
Providing economic guidance and expertise on the health and economic consequences of alternative programs, policies, and legislative proposals affecting public health and disease prevention.
Authoring manuscripts or technical reports reflecting the results of his/her projects and studies and arranges for publication of such documents after approval by appropriate reviewing officials.
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.
CDC participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). If selected, CDC will determine your employment eligibility using your social security number.
Direct deposit is required.
One-year probationary period may be required.
This position may be subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
This public notice may be used to fill supervisory or managerial positions and selectees may be subject to 1 year supervisory or managerial probationary period.
Positions may be filled as permanent or term appointments.
This position may be subject to the OGE Financial Disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). CDC inspires public confidence in its trust responsibilities and mission by maintaining high ethical principles. If selected, you may 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. If identified, this will be an annual requirement.
In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 15, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. This position may require a Drug Test and be subject to Random Drug Testing. The position may require the submission of a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. If required to submit to urinalysis, the appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative test result.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Degree: Economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
or
Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Minimum Qualifications:
GS-11:
At least 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
OR
At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience conducting quantitative research or analytical studies on the economic effects of government policies and programs; and identifying relevant information to evaluate the economic impact of a project, program, or policy on an area's economy
OR
A combination of education & experience.
GS-12:
At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience conducting scientific research projects by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting public health economic data.
GS-13:
At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience designing and implementing public health economic data; and conducting scientific research projects by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting public health economic data.
GS-14:
At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience providing leadership and direction for health economic research on cost-effectiveness, modeling, and return on investment to assess the effect of prevention and treatment on health outcomes and health care costs.
GS-15:
At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience providing operational leadership in the development and implementation of economic analysis, research, studies and projects for cost and benefit analysis.
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.
Promotion potential:
Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your meeting qualifications and time-in-grade requirements, demonstrated ability to perform the higher-level duties, the continuing need for the higher-level duties, and administrative approval. Promotion to the next grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.
Education
A 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.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
Telework:
This position has been designated as telework eligible and:
May include telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These options may be requested once you have become an employee and you will be required to sign a Workplace Flexibilities Agreement that details remote or telework working conditions and expectations in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities Policy.
May be eligible for inclusion in the Bargaining Unit. The name of the union, local, and BU Codes will be provided upon selection.
May be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
Incentives:
Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized.
Annual Leave for non-federal service may be authorized.
Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized.
Travel, transportation, and moving expenses may be paid.
PCS Expenses may be authorized, subject to the terms of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR).
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. 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.
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.
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.
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/
Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.
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 the following:
1. Resume
- Must reflect name, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (month/year) of employment and duties performed.
2. Transcripts (if applicable)
- You may submit an unofficial transcript. An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected.
3. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):
Supporting documentation i.e., Reduction in Force (RIF) notice or Certificate of Expected Separation (CES), **AND** most recent current annual performance appraisal, SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
4. 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.
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.
How to Apply
This is an
OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT
and will remain open until 01/30/2025.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
Applicant Expiration:
Applications will expire 4 months after submission/resubmission. To remain eligible for consideration, reapplying is required.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 01/30/2025, of this announcement to receive consideration.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account.
If you are unable to apply online:
**Applicants external to CDC** - Contact the CDC Helpdesk by phone (770) 488-1725 or email HRCS@CDC.GOV.
**Applicants internal to CDC** - Contact the OHR Service Desk.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online. Applying online, through your USAJOBS account, will expedite the application process and allow you to check your application.
#J-18808-Ljbffr