What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Advisor - Pathways Public Health Associates Program (PHAP) position at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?
Summary
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This job is open to
- Recent graduates
Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.
Clarification from the agency
This position is open to U.S. Citizens / Nationals who have completed a bachelor's or advanced degree from a qualifying education institution within the previous 2 years. Veterans unable to apply within 2 years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have a full 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty. The eligibility period for veterans must be within 6 years
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Duties
The CDC Public Health Associates Program (PHAP) for Recent Graduates is a CDC workforce development program that provides opportunities for promising, future public health professionals to gain broad experience in day-to-day operation of public health programs. The goal of PHAP is to attract exceptional candidates, with a minimum of bachelor's degree into careers in public health.
Following the completion of a two-year training program, Associates may be considered for non-competitive conversion to a career / career-conditional or term appointment as CDC Public Health Advisors. Associates may also be eligible to apply for positions in public health operations at the local and state levels. These positions are located with the National Center for STLT Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce, Division of Workforce Development, Field Services Workforce Branch.
Program completion requirements include but are not limited to :
Promotion and Conversion eligibility :
The exact location of each position will be determined by PHAP upon selection. PHAP will request your geographical preferences; however, matches are based on program needs and applicants must be willing to relocate to anywhere within the USA and its Territories. Applicants will be made only one offer for host site location. Multiple candidates may be selected within the same geographic location.
As a Public Health Advisor - Pathways Public Health Associates Program (PHAP), you will :
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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 :
Qualifications
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Degree Requirements : This appointment will be made under the Pathways Recent Graduate hiring authority. To be eligible an applicant must have received a bachelor's or advanced degree within 2 years of applying for employment under this authority.
Applicants applying to this vacancy must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.95 or better. Grade point average must be identified on college transcripts or list of courses.
Note : For applicants who have completed a degree and served at least 4 years in the uniformed services , the 2-year eligibility period begins on the date of the applicant's discharge or release from the uniformed service.
Minimum Qualification Requirements for GS-07 :
Class standing Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.
3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or
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.
Education
A 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. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
FOREIGN EDUCATION : Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For more information, visit https : / / sites.ed.gov / international / recognition-of-foreign-qualifications / .
Additional information
Positions may be available in multiple locations across the United States, or eligible for telework and remote work opportunities, based on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) Workplace Flexibilities Policy. Additional selections may be made within the same geographical location CDC-wide.
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Incentives :
Limited Recruitment Incentives may be authorized for hard-to-fill and / or certain remote locations.
A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active-duty uninformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
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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 interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP / ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
The utilization of shared certificates for additional selections within the same geographical area can be made from multiple Centers of the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR).
Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment 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.
Category rating procedures will be used to rate and rank candidates. Qualified candidates will be ranked into one of three categories : Best Qualified, Well Qualified or Qualified. The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 grade level or higher).
In addition to completing your assessment, all referred applicants will be required to complete a personal statement and participate in a personal interview. Failure to complete the assessment, personal statement or interview will result in removal from further consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics) :
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.
To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes the following. Note : All documents must be in English.
1. Resume - Must reflect name, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (month / year) of employment and duties performed.
Current / former Federal employee :
Must reflect pay plan, series and grade, i.e., GS-0301-09.
Dos and Don'ts :
Cover Letter is optional.
2. Transcripts : You may submit an unofficial transcript. An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected.
3. Veteran :
Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, AND
Certification from Armed Forces reflecting rank, dates of service, and discharge / release will be within 120 days from date of certification under honorable conditions
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
For Rsum and Application Tips visit : https : / / help.usajobs.gov / index.php / Tips.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 01 / 21 / 2025, of this announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Please ensure that a personal email address is linked to your USAJOBS / login.gov account.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https : / / my.usajobs.gov / Account / Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit : https : / / www.usajobs.gov / Help / how-to / application / status / .
If you are unable to apply online :
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online. Applying online, through your USAJOBS account, will expedite the application process and allow you to check your application. If you utilize the Alternate Application method, your USAJOBS account will not display this application or status updates related to this application.
To view the questionnaire, click on the following link :
https : / / apply.usastaffing.gov / ViewQuestionnaire / 12661453
Agency contact information
CDC HELPDESK
Phone
770) 488-1725
HRCS@CDC.GOV
Address
NCSTLTPHIW-DWD-FIELD SERVICES WORKFORCE BRANCH
1600 Clifton Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30333
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application. You will also receive notice via email once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
If selected, you will be contacted with a job offer. Please ensure that your USAJOBS profile is setup with a personal email address prior to acceptance.
HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission : HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and 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
To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes the following. Note : All documents must be in English.
1. Resume - Must reflect name, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (month / year) of employment and duties performed.
Current / former Federal employee :
Dos and Don'ts :
Cover Letter is optional.
2. Transcripts : You may submit an unofficial transcript. An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected.
3. Veteran :
Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, AND
Certification from Armed Forces reflecting rank, dates of service, and discharge / release will be within 120 days from date of certification under honorable conditions
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
For Rsum and Application Tips visit : https : / / help.usajobs.gov / index.php / Tips.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 01 / 21 / 2025, of this announcement to receive consideration.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https : / / my.usajobs.gov / Account / Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit : https : / / www.usajobs.gov / Help / how-to / application / status / .
If you are unable to apply online :
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online. Applying online, through your USAJOBS account, will expedite the application process and allow you to check your application. If you utilize the Alternate Application method, your USAJOBS account will not display this application or status updates related to this application.
To view the questionnaire, click on the following link :
https : / / apply.usastaffing.gov / ViewQuestionnaire / 12661453
Agency contact information
CDC HELPDESK
Phone
770) 488-1725
HRCS@CDC.GOV
Address
NCSTLTPHIW-DWD-FIELD SERVICES WORKFORCE BRANCH
1600 Clifton Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30333
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application. You will also receive notice via email once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
If selected, you will be contacted with a job offer. Please ensure that your USAJOBS profile is setup with a personal email address prior to acceptance.
HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission : HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and 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.
