Introduction

This position is located in the Health Resources and Services Administration's, Maternal and Child Health Bureau. The duty location for this position will be in Rockville, Maryland. This position is also open to PHS Commissioned Corps Officers. PHS Commissioned Corps (CC) Officers will be referred as CC personnel and not as a candidate for conversion to a permanent federal appointment.

This position is a mission critical occupation and is responsible for analyzing public health programs, policies and procedures to ensure that Health Resources and Services Administration meets its mission, goals and objectives.

Duties

As a Public Health Analyst, you will be providing consultation and technical assistance regarding the development of a state system of care for the MCH population, including women, infants, children, and children with special health needs.

Specifically, you will:

• Providing leadership and direction in the planning, implementation and administration of the MCH Block Grant Program in the assigned region.
• Partnering with State grantees to address needs of the MCH Population through participation in annual reviews of MCH Block grant applications and annual reports and regional conference calls.
• Providing and/or identifying, in accordance with section 509 of Title V of the Social Security Act, technical assistance and consultation for State Title V Directors in such areas as program planning, establishment of goals and objectives, standards of care, evaluation, and development of consistent and accurate data collection mechanisms to address program reporting requirements.
• Assisting senior leadership in the development of program policy and guidelines relative to the implementation of the MCH Block Grant program in the assigned region.
• Conducting routine environmental surveillance and shares important information regarding local, state, and/or regional needs of the MCH population with staff and leadership.

Qualifications

THESE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE: 06/21/2024

Basic Requirements for all Public Health Program Specialist Series, 0685 positions require that you demonstrate specialized experience in each of the following five competencies:

1. Knowledge of organizational, operational, and programmatic concepts and practices applied by public, private, or nonprofit agencies and organizations engaged in public health or other health-related activities.
2. Knowledge of the methods, processes, and techniques used to develop and deliver public health or health-related programs in State and local settings.
3. Knowledge of a specialized public health program.
4. Knowledge of, and skill in, the application of administrative or analytical methods and techniques necessary for working within the framework of a public health or related organization and carrying out specific program functions.
5. Skill in oral and written communications, gathering and conveying information, making oral presentations, and preparing reports, correspondence, and other written materials.

In addition to demonstrating the above public health program competencies stated above, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year of the minimum qualifying experience for the grade levels as shown below.

MINIMUM QUALIFYING SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, an applicant's one full year of specialized experience must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful job performance.

Examples of minimum qualifying specialized experience equal to the GS-12 level include performing the following types of tasks on a regular and recurring basis:

• Providing technical guidance and assistance to Maternal and Child Health Title V Block Grant recipients;

AND

• Interpreting and applying policies, regulations and guidelines in the administration of Maternal and Child Health Title V block grant.

Applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate the required minimum qualifying specialized experience will be evaluated based on the occupational assessment competencies listed below. A competency is defined as a measurable pattern of knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors, and other characteristics that an individual needs to perform work roles or occupational functions.

MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - Knowledge of and experience implementing the policies, procedures and legislation governing Title Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Program.

MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - Plans, develops, coordinates and manages the structure and administration of maternal and child health related program services and organizations as well as the policies that impact health programs and reimbursement of health services.

RESEARCH AND EVALUATION - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.

Conditions of Employment

• U. S. Citizenship is required.
• Males ages 18 through 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• PHS Commissioned Corps applicants must submit current personnel orders.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)

Additional Information

Security and Background Requirements: If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.

E-Verify: HRSA participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their social security numbers.

Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

Creditable Service: A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for annual leave for prior work experience directly related to the duties of the position being filled. The use of this service credit is at the discretion of the selecting official and must be finalized prior to selectee's entrance on duty. For more information, please click here.

Bargaining Unit: Position is in the Bargaining Unit.

Recruitment Incentives: Recruitment incentives are not authorized.

Student Loan Repayment Incentive: Student loan repayment incentive is not authorized.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other differences.