Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Epidemiologist
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Duties
As an Epidemiologist, you will:
Serve as a recognized expert in epidemiology for the agency with responsibility for developing policy and objectives, appraising programs, and initiating requirements for epidemiological studies.
Provide technical advice and assistance in the development of criteria and standards for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of contract, grant, and/or cooperative agreement proposals.
Write statements of work, serve on technical review panels for contract proposals, and monitor contracts for quality assurance and quality control.
Design, plan and initiate epidemiologic studies, surveys, and investigations.
Serve as a national or internationally recognized consultant and expert on epidemiological issues on critical problems in the field of epidemiology.
Serve as a project coordinator and recommends resources for epidemiologic projects.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
US Citizenship 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 position may be subject to the OGE Financial Disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521).
In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 15, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace.
Qualifications
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level, which must include the following experience: designing, overseeing, implementing and conducting epidemiological studies, surveys and investigations related to public health.
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.
Additional information
Telework:
This position has been designated as telework eligible.
This position is eligible for inclusion in the Bargaining Unit. The duty station is in Atlanta, Georgia.
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
- Must reflect name, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (month/year) of employment and duties performed.
Transcripts (if applicable)
- You may submit an unofficial transcript. An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected.
Cover Letter is optional.
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
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.
How to Apply
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 the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.
Agency contact information
CDC HELPDESK
Phone (770) 488-1725 Email HRCS@CDC.GOV
#J-18808-Ljbffr
As an Epidemiologist, you will:
Serve as a recognized expert in epidemiology for the agency with responsibility for developing policy and objectives, appraising programs, and initiating requirements for epidemiological studies.
Provide technical advice and assistance in the development of criteria and standards for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of contract, grant, and/or cooperative agreement proposals.
Write statements of work, serve on technical review panels for contract proposals, and monitor contracts for quality assurance and quality control.
Design, plan and initiate epidemiologic studies, surveys, and investigations.
Serve as a national or internationally recognized consultant and expert on epidemiological issues on critical problems in the field of epidemiology.
Serve as a project coordinator and recommends resources for epidemiologic projects.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
US Citizenship 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 position may be subject to the OGE Financial Disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521).
In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 15, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace.
Qualifications
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level, which must include the following experience: designing, overseeing, implementing and conducting epidemiological studies, surveys and investigations related to public health.
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.
Additional information
Telework:
This position has been designated as telework eligible.
This position is eligible for inclusion in the Bargaining Unit. The duty station is in Atlanta, Georgia.
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
- Must reflect name, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (month/year) of employment and duties performed.
Transcripts (if applicable)
- You may submit an unofficial transcript. An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected.
Cover Letter is optional.
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
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.
How to Apply
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 the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.
Agency contact information
CDC HELPDESK
Phone (770) 488-1725 Email HRCS@CDC.GOV
#J-18808-Ljbffr