Public Health Advisor

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Basic Qualifications: Must meet one of the items listed below: For GS-11: Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher in public health or other field of study with course work directly related to the work of the position in an accredited U.S. education program. (For information on Foreign Education, please see the ‘Education’ section of the full vacancy announcement for more details.) Transcripts must be provided. -OR- For GS-11, GS-12 & GS-13: Must have experience that provided: Knowledge of organizational, operational, and programmatic concepts and practices applied by public, private, or nonprofit agencies and organizations engaged in public health or other health-related activities. Knowledge of the methods, processes, and techniques used to develop and deliver public health or health-related programs in State and local settings. Knowledge of a specialized public health program. Knowledge of, and skill in, the application of administrative or analytical methods and techniques necessary for working within the framework of a public health or related organization and carrying out specific program functions. Skill in oral and written communication, gathering and conveying information, making oral presentations, and preparing reports, correspondence, and other written materials. -AND- Minimum Qualifications: In addition to the basic qualification requirement above, you must have one-year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. For GS-11: You must clearly demonstrate one full year of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-09 level in the federal service in at least two (2) of the following: 1. Developing and/or monitoring grant portfolios in substance use disorders (SUD) and other related disciplines. 2. Evaluating and/or analyzing programmatic data to fine tune services provided and populations served. 3. Representing organizations at meetings, conferences, and gatherings to present organizational mission and priorities. -OR- Education: Must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree with major study in public health or other field of study with course work directly related to the work of the position to be filled or LL.M., if related. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. In order to qualify for this position based on education, you must submit transcripts. Please see the “Required Documents” section of this announcement for more information. -OR- Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the specialized experience requirement as described above. In order to qualify for this position based on a combination, you must submit transcripts. Please see the “Required Documents” section of this announcement for more information. For GS-12: You must clearly demonstrate one full year of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-11 level in the federal service in at least three (3) of the following: Participating in or leading task forces and working groups, coordinating reports and developing documents on current substance use disorder (SUD) issues, and related policy and clinical issues. Evaluating and/or recommending program initiatives, training, policy directions and legislative proposals regarding evidence-based SUD clinical practices, programs, including grants and/or contracts. Working on multiple projects under intense time pressures to meet various deadlines and changing priorities. Troubleshooting project work throughout the development process, conception to completion. For GS-13: You must clearly demonstrate one full year of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-12 level in the federal service in at least three (3) of the following: Developing, recommending, monitoring and/or advising on substance use disorder (SUD) grant programs and client support services pertaining to substance use disorders and special population initiatives. Planning and conducting analysis, evaluations, and studies to explore and/or resolve issues involving substance use disorders in coordination with external stakeholder partners. Providing oversight of policies, procedures, and regulations necessary to administer public health programs in SUD. Representing organizations at meetings, conferences, and/or gatherings to present organizational mission and priorities related to SUD policies and programs. ** There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 & GS-13 grade levels of this announcement. Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee’s position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee’s supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the “percentage of times” the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee’s official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. 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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM Qualification General Policies Website
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. Learn more about SAMHSA