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Health Communication Specialist Job at Centers for Disease Control and Preventio

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/4/2025

This job is open to :

Federal employees - Competitive service - Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) - Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Veterans Individuals with disabilities Military spouses Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista - Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

Duties

As a Health Communication Specialist you will :

  • Lead the development, implementation, management, and evaluation of major national or international communication and marketing programs, projects, and strategies for the lay and professional audiences, including innovative demonstration projects.
  • Direct and guide development, testing, and timely dissemination of science- and audience-based products, tools, and messages to different audiences (i.e., general public, external organizations, partners, and media) in a variety of formats (i.e., print, video, Web).
  • Provide expert consultation and technical expertise in the creation of strategic and integrated plans and strategies for public health communication and marketing programs, campaigns, and activities.
  • Lead or conduct research and evaluation activities related to health communication and marketing.
  • Work with management to ensure that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values are integrated into the health communication or marketing program or project's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products, and services.
  • Serve as a liaison between agency and other CIO communication and marketing staff on agency-wide issues and networks with a variety of external stakeholders (e.g., health officials in federal, state, and local agencies, officials of other countries and international organizations, communication experts, and representatives of the general public).
  • Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work, when necessary.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • US Citizenship required.
  • Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ).
  • 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) .
  • 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.
  • This position has 20% supervisory duties; candidates must also have demonstrated or shown the potential to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants should describe any previous experience or responsibilities which could be used in relation to the supervisory requirements of this position.
  • 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. This position may require a Drug Test and be subject to Random Drug Testing.
  • Qualifications

    All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

    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 : serving as a technical monitor / project lead for communication contracts; managing project teams and staff, maintaining project management, and monitoring project performance.

    Education

    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 and may include remote work or telework options, and / or flexible work scheduling.

    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 :

  • 1. Resume
  • 2. Transcripts (if applicable)
  • 3. Supporting documentation for CTAP / ICTAP eligibility (if applicable)
  • How to Apply

    To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

    Compensation :

    129,134-$167,876 per year

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