What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Communications Specialist position at CDC?
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As a Health Communications Specialist you will: Plan, apply, and evaluate various communication science and marketing techniques to achieve optimal program results and promote positive health outcomes. Coordinate and conduct activities related to long- and short-range planning; program and project development, implementation and evaluation; audience research; and translation and dissemination of scientific information to audiences in a variety of formats. Develop, implement, and manage national communication and marketing programs, projects and initiatives for various audiences, including demonstration projects. Present health communication briefings or presentations to various groups (i.e., federal, state, and local constituents). Use electronic health communication and marketing channels to increase the impact of science-based health information and interventions.
Due to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) process enhancement to use Shared Certificates throughout the Agency, some of the requirements below may differ: US Citizenship required. Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov). 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). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. Direct deposit is required. One-year probationary period may be required. This position may be subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Time in grade (TIG) must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, which must include the following experience in leading, formulating, implementing and/or evaluating public health programs; collaborating with internal and external partners and customers. 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.
$109278.0 to $142065.0/PA
Full-Time
Salary : $109,278 - $142,065
