Epidemiologist

Identify and analyze public health issues and their impact on public policies or scientific studies or surveys. Provide advice and assistance in the development and implementation of procedures, methods and strategies for obtaining and using scientific data which describe the prevalence of major health risks in an area, or the results of a scientific project or study. Collaborate with analysts and statisticians to develop joint analyses and publications. Participate in the syntheses of social science and epidemiologic data to be applied toward designing effective prevention programs and practice guidelines.

REQUIREMENTSCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTUS Citizenship is required. Background Investigation may be required. 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 the new hire 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. Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. One-year probationary period may be required.

**Travel, transportation, and moving expenses will be paid**: No Bargaining Unit Position: No Drug Screening Required: No Promotion potential: No Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized: No Annual Leave for non-federal service may be authorized: No Supervisory position: No Time in grade (TIG) must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Public Trust/Moderate Background Investigation (5) is required. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. QUALIFICATIONSBasic Qualifications RequirementsRequirements Continue: In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace.

In order to demonstrate commitment to the HHS goal of a drug-free workplace and to set an example for other Federal employees, employees not in a testing designated position may volunteer for unannounced random testing by notifying their Drug-free Federal Workplace Program Point of Contact upon hiring. Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

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. EDUCATIONEducation completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the education requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATEDThis vacancy is also being announced concurrently with vacancy announcement HHS-CDC-DE-23-11675107 under competitive procedures. Please review that announcement to see if you are eligible for consideration under competitive procedures.