About this role
Job SummaryAs a global leader in public health & health promotion, CDC is the agency Americans trust with their lives. In addition to our everyday work, each CDC employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other CDC programs and activities while colleagues respond. Join our team to use your talent, training, & passion to help CDC continue as the world's premier public health organization. Visit www.cdc.gov
QualificationsAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level, which must include the following experience: advising on scientific research integrity and ethical standards; leading strategies, providing guidance, and adjudicating compliance with scientific regulations (e.g., human subjects protections, Paperwork Reduction Act, privacy, confidentiality, and ethics); delivering technical guidance and support to managers and program officials on policies and procedures related to scientific regulatory review, disclosures, and public health ethics standards. 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.
Major DutiesAs a Supervisory Health Scientist, you will: Serve as the Director for the CDC Office of Public Health Ethics and Regulations (OPHER). Serve as advising the OS Director, CIO Associate Directors and Deputy Directors for Science (ADS), CDC Director, Directors of the various CIOs, and other governmental and non-governmental agencies and departments about policy, research, and programmatic directions of the agency as they relate to scientific integrity activities. Direct and manage the operations of the Office of Public Health Ethics and Regulations with primary responsibility for providing leadership and guidance for planning, managing, and evaluating the programs of the Office. Maintain continuous crucial reviews of all policy and project objectives of the Office and ensure that overall program plans are carried out as efficiently and effectively as possible with maximum utilization of resources. Provide oversight for scientific research compliance and protection activities on behalf of the Agency (e.g. human subjects research protections, public health ethics, and research information collections reviews).RequirementsDue 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 (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). If selected, CDC will determine your employment eligibility using your social security number. Direct deposit is required. One-year probationary period may be required. This position may be subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Candidates must have demonstrated or shown the potential to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. A supervisory probationary period may be required. Applicants should describe any previous experience or responsibilities which could be used in relation to the supervisory requirements of this position.