Senior Service Fellow (Health Scientist)

Location: Atlanta, GA
Apply by: July 12, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the agency Americans trust with their lives. As a global leader in public health, CDC is the nation’s premier health promotion, prevention, and preparedness agency. Whether we are protecting the American people from public health threats, researching emerging diseases, or mobilizing public health programs with our domestic and international partners, we rely on our employees to make a real difference in the health and well-being of our people here and around the world.

Position

This position serves as Chief Practice Officer, Office of Director, located in CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice (DEHSP), Atlanta, GA. The position advises the Director on public health issues, establishes robust alliances with key stakeholders, and leads the development and implementation of environmental health strategies for universal adoption in public health programs. Public Trust-Moderate Risk security is required to perform the responsibilities of this position.

Duties

The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide expert advice to the Director on public health issues to develop better public health actions and strategies.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with jurisdictions, agencies, organizations, and countries to enhance public health practice.
• Lead the planning, development, and implementation of environmental health strategies for universal public health program adoption.
• Connect scientific research with practical public health applications to ensure evidence-based actions are implemented effectively.
• Plan, direct, evaluate, and coordinate the program and scientific activities of the Division to align with broader public health goals.
• Work closely with senior DHESP/CDC/HHS leaders, public health partners, and stakeholders to ensure robust collaboration and integration of public health programs.
• Facilitate the translation of scientific evidence into actionable public health practices and address gaps within existing practices.
• Assess current practices, identify opportunities for innovation, and drive the adoption of evidence-based approaches to improve public health outcomes.

Qualifications

Degree: 

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. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Agency:

Candidates must also meet the following requirements:

• Doctoral level degree in the fields listed above; and
• One year of related postdoctoral experience at the next lower grade level related to the work of the position in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations.

Highly Qualified Candidates Would Possess the Following:

The successful candidate will have an advanced degree (e.g. PhD or MD) and at least 1 year of post-doctorate experience in epidemiology, environmental health, medicine, or related health sciences. In addition, the desired candidate will have documented leadership experience in creating a vision and setting the direction in a scientific or public health organization; knowledge and expertise in the field of public health practices, policies, and strategies, including environmental health; demonstrated experience in leading and coordinating complex public health programs and initiatives, and building robust alliances with diverse stakeholders; strong background in bridging the gap between scientific research and practical public health applications, with a focus on implementation science; and the ability to formulate goals, develop strategies, and assess the effectiveness of public health programs, with a track record of driving innovation and evidence-based decision-making.

Requirements

Basic:

• Both US citizens and non-US citizens are eligible to apply
  • Note: Non-US citizens meeting the above degree and specified specialized experience requirements are eligible for noncompetitive appointments under this appointing authority. Citizens of countries on the Non-Aligned list (including China, India, and Switzerland) are eligible for this appointment. Citizens of countries that have been determined by the U.S. Secretary of State to be State Sponsors of Terrorism will not be able to obtain a security clearance to work at CDC and should not be considered for this appointing authority. Countries currently on this list include: North Korea, Iran, Sudan, and Syria.
• Successful completion of a background investigation
• 5% to 10% domestic travel may be required
• Recruitment/retention/relocation incentives may be authorized

Education:

This position has an education requirement: Upon request, you must submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer. Failure to submit transcripts or indicated college courses information will cause loss of consideration for this position.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, review the new hire information page.

EEO Policy

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

How to Apply

Submit the following documentation:

• Resume (not to exceed ten [10] pages)
• Transcripts

Include all required documentation listed above and send to: [email protected] by 11:59 PM EST July 12, 2024. 

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed and there will be interviews. If selected, the following documentation will be required:

• Official transcripts issued directly to the CDC (these may be sent to the program or to HR by the school).
• Two letters of recommendation from outside CDC (dated within one year).
• Human Resources, in coordination with the program office, will notify the selectee and negotiate the effective date of the position.

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