What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisory Public Health Advisor position at Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response?
Summary
This position is located at the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). Duty location will be either Santa Fe, New Mexico or Austin, Texas.
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This job is open to
- Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Clarification from the agency
Current HHS Federal career or career conditional employees only, to include current HHS Federal employees with the following eligibilities : Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP), 30% disabled veterans, Public Health Service (PHS) officers and candidates, and / or individuals with disabilities.
Duties
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
As a Public Health Advisor, you will use your knowledge and experience to assist SLTT host site program managers in guiding the operations of a medical countermeasure (MCM) program by :
Advances program objectives to State and local health agencies through application of sound managerial concepts and practices, and makes recommendations about the use of funds, headquarters and field staff personnel, and other resources with a view toward improving the national impact of OSLTTP's activities.
Manages and directs the activities of program staff assigned to SNS headquarters or in the field through subordinate supervisors at the GS 14 grade level.
Acts as liaison with Federal, State, local, Tribal and Territorial public health and emergency management officials, public and private sector health organization and health / medical institutions and organizations on matters of public and community health that could impact readiness to receive, distribute, and dispense or administer medical countermeasures (MCM) from the SNS during response to emergencies.
Assists the Office Director in the preparation of annual budget plans and justification for recruitment, training, career development, and management activities for OSLTTP staff. Develops short- and long-range projections for program activities and prepares requests for resource needs accordingly.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Basic Qualifications :
Must have experience that provided :
Minimum Qualifications : You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following :
1. Leading in the planning, development, and implementation of national and international response strategies to potential acts of terrorism and
national emergencies.
2. Providing guidance to others in formulating, implementing, and evaluating SNS medical countermeasure (MCM) preparedness plans to prepare SLTT jurisdictions to receive MCM from SNS during public health emergencies.
3. Serve as advocate in the work of ASPR's mission and its various programs to critical target audiences, such as federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial he public health workforce, associated professional organizations, and policymakers.
Documenting experience : IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth / level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM / YY to MM / YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.
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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.
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Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon multiple factors, including funds availability . If authorized, certain incentives may require you to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a period of up to 3 years. Note : This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Incentives may include the following : moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentive; student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work experience or prior uniformed military service, etc.
Bargaining Unit Position : NO
Research position : NO
Drug Screening Required : YES
Applicants selected for this position will be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring.
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Career Transition Assistance Program / Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP / ICTAP) : For information on how to apply as an CTAP / ICTAP eligible see http : / / opm.gov / rif / employee_guides / career_transition.asp#ictap. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from 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.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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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. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP / ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public.
Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the application questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and / or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and / or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
For PHS Commissioned Corps (CC) Officers : PHS Commissioned Corps (CC) Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the commissioned Corps may apply online to this announcement. Candidates will be referred as CC personnel and not as candidates for conversion to a permanent career or career-conditional appointment.
For Competitive Merit Promotion and Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) Applicants : The highest rated candidates will be referred to the hiring agency.
For Noncompetitive Applicants : All qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring agency.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics) :
Human Resources Management
To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link : https : / / apply.usastaffing.gov / ViewQuestionnaire / 12664621
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
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.
Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete online Application Package which includes :
Your Resume : You are encouraged to use the USAJobs online resume builder to ensure that all required information is in your resume. You resume must clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the application questionnaire. For each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. Your resume must also include the day, month, and year that you began and ended for each position held. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Not providing this information may result in the lowering of your assessment score or an ineligible rating. For resume writing guidance, please visit the USAJobs Resource Center or view their video tutorial. For Most Effective Resumes Tips visit : https : / / help.usajobs.gov / index.php / Most_Effective_Resumes.
Other Supporting Documents : (Only Submit if applicable to you.)
If you are claiming 5 point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from the armed forces that supports dates of service and discharge status; if claiming 10 point preference, an application for 10-Point Veterans Preference (SF-15) and an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and / or any other associated documentation based on your preference.
A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;
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You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
To verify your application is complete , log into your USAJOBS account at https : / / my.usajobs.gov / Account / Login, select the Application Status link, and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM (EST) on 01 / 24 / 2025.
Agency contact information
SROC Help Desk
SROCHelpDesk@hhs.gov
Address
Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
200 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20201
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.
You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
HHS has a Critical Preparedness and Response Mission : we protect the American people from health threats, research emerging diseases, and mobilize public health programs with domestic and international partners. HHS' 24 / 7 Secretary's Operations Center (SOC) unites highly trained experts, well established processes, and state-of-the-art technology to coordinate resources and information as HHS responds to emergencies worldwide.
Every HHS employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through voluntary temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other HHS programs and activities while colleagues respond.
In addition to their everyday work, HHS offers employees the opportunity to contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete online Application Package which includes :
Other Supporting Documents : (Only Submit if applicable to you.)
If you are claiming 5 point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from the armed forces that supports dates of service and discharge status; if claiming 10 point preference, an application for 10-Point Veterans Preference (SF-15) and an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and / or any other associated documentation based on your preference.
A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;
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You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
To verify your application is complete , log into your USAJOBS account at https : / / my.usajobs.gov / Account / Login, select the Application Status link, and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application , log into your USAJOBS account at https : / / my.usajobs.gov / Account / Login and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and / or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM (EST) on 01 / 24 / 2025.
Agency contact information
SROC Help Desk
SROCHelpDesk@hhs.gov
Address
Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
200 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20201
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.
You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
HHS has a Critical Preparedness and Response Mission : we protect the American people from health threats, research emerging diseases, and mobilize public health programs with domestic and international partners. HHS' 24 / 7 Secretary's Operations Center (SOC) unites highly trained experts, well established processes, and state-of-the-art technology to coordinate resources and information as HHS responds to emergencies worldwide.
Every HHS employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through voluntary temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other HHS programs and activities while colleagues respond.
In addition to their everyday work, HHS offers employees the opportunity to contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
