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Learn more about this agency06/19/2020 to 07/10/2020
$131,239 - $197,300 per year
ES 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-Time
Senior Executive
00
Yes
Yes
HHS-CDC-ES-20-10842295
571013300
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
As Associate Director for Communication, you will:
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Salary for SES positions varies depending on qualifications. The annual salary range is at the top of this announcement. This position might be eligible for performance bonuses and performance-based pay adjustments.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT/FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
CDC Financial Disclosure: HHS fosters a work environment committed to government ethics. Through its ethics program, HHS seeks to prevent conflicts of interest on the part of executive branch employees. A conflict-free HHS allows its public servants to make impartial decisions based on the interests of the public when carrying out governmental responsibilities, to serve as good stewards of public resources, and to loyally adhere to the Constitution and laws of the United States. As an executive branch employee, you will be subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct and the criminal conflict of interest statutes. An introduction to federal ethics will be available during orientation. You must complete the remainder of your initial ethics training during your first three months at HHS. Further details on this will be provided during orientation.
You might be required to a file a public or confidential financial disclosure report within 30 days of your appointment. You will receive formal notification if a disclosure report is required. This can require information such as recent sources of income, financial interests you hold, and outside activities you participate in, as well as similar information from a spouse or any dependent children. If you have questions, please contact the Deputy Ethics Counselor or Ethics Coordinator for your office, which you can find here: https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/ogc/contact-ogc/agency-deputy-ethics-counselors-and-ethics-coordinators/index.html
Security and Background Requirements
If you have not previously completed a background security investigation, one will be required. Appointment will be subject to your successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation might be required at a later time. All information concerning your qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation can be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, or appropriate disciplinary action.
E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates you to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.
Veteran's Preference does not apply to SES.
To view the questionnaire, click on the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10842295
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document(s), view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume with no more than five (5) numbered pages is recommended.
A multi-step process is used to evaluate and refer applicants:
1. Minimum requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements including the education and/or experience required for this position. You may be rated "not qualified" if you do not possess the qualification requirements for the position. If your application is incomplete, you may be found "ineligible".
2. Rating: A panel of subject matter experts will review your application and evaluate your qualifications for this position based on the information in your application. Your application will be rated, based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of this position. Interviews will be at the discretion of the panel and/or selecting official.
3. Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application will be referred to a selecting official for consideration and possible interview.
Your supporting documents are an integral part of the process for determining your qualifications for the position. If your responses are not supported by your resume, you will be eliminated from consideration. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, if a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Incomplete or late applications will not receive further consideration.
The application process to recruit for this position is the RESUME BASED method. Separate written narratives addressing the ECQs and PTQs will not be considered at this time. Evidence of your qualifications for the ECQs and PTQs must be clearly demonstrated in your resume, no more than five (5) numbered pages are recommended.
You are required to submit the following documents to be considered for the position:
1. Resume with numbered pages that contains your full name, address, and phone number, no more than five (5) numbered pages are recommended; Education (College/University name, address, major of study, type and year of degree); Work Experience (Job title, employer's name and address, month and dates of employment, hours per week, salary, supervisor's name and phone number); Evidence of experience which addresses the ECQs and PTQs; Other qualifications (job-related training courses, skills, certifications and licenses, honors, awards, and special accomplishments);
NOTE: The upload process for the USAJOBS resume template or Word document might cause your resume to be longer than five (5) numbered pages. Your resume should be submitted with numbered pages. Please verify the number of pages before you submit your application. Your resume with no more than five (5) numbered pages is recommended.
2. Cover letter (optional);
3. Online Assessment Questionnaire.https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10842295~
4. Proof of OPM SES Qualifications Review Board certification (including OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program graduates), if applicable.
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.
If you are currently, or were previously, a federal employee, you must also submit:
5. An SF-50 showing your current or former civil service status.
For Résumé and Application Tips visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Tips.
NOTE: Documents submitted that are not listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement will not be considered or forwarded to the rating panel or selecting official. 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.
You must submit the complete online application and documentation specified in the Required Documents by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/10/2020 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.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. If applicable, you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.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 cannot apply online:
You are encouraged to apply online. If you are unable to apply online, please use the Alternate Application link listed in the Additional Information section of this vacancy announcement. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online if at all possible. 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 and you will not receive status updates.
Public Health Service (PHS) Commissioned Corps Officers interested in applying for this position to serve in the SES must resign their commission if selected. PHS CC Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps may apply online to this announcement and referred as CC personnel and not as conversion to an SES appointment.
You will receive an email informing you of the receipt of your application. Best qualified candidates may be referred for an interview and may be required to undergo a reference check. You will be notified of the outcome by email using the email address on file in the Application Manager system, or by postal mail if no email address was provided by you during the application process. OPM may review qualifications and make recommendations on final selections to the approving authority. We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/571013300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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This position is located in Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office Of the Director, Office of the Associate Director for Communication, Atlanta, Georgia.
CDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
