Program Specialist - Atlanta, United States - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Description

Summary

This detail opportunity is the temporary assignment of an employee to a different position or set of duties for a specified period when the employee is expected to return to his/her regular duties at the end of the assignment.

A temporary promotion may available.

Contractors are not eligible to apply.

Duration of Detail: 120 days

This job is open to

• Internal to an agency
  
  Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to Current Competitive Career or Career-Conditional employees and Commissioned Corps Officers of CDC/ATSDR only. Contractors are not eligible to apply.

Duties

As a Program Specialist, you will:

• Provide personnel management administrative support to division (preparing HR packages and entering various HR systems).
• Act as a liaison between the division office of director and branch.
• Conduct the purchase of a wide variety of supplies, equipment, and services needed to support the operations of the division using the Integrated Contracts Expert (ICE).
• Conduct the purchase of a wide variety of supplies, equipment, and services needed to support the operations of the division using the government purchase card in CCPS.
• Provide the full range of administrative services in response to the specific needs of the branch/division.
• Provide assistance to managers and employees in registering for training courses (entering into VSTS and conference memo).
• Provide administrative support to branch (division office of director) on matters related to staffing, contracts, budget, etc. (keeping spreadsheets).
• Extract and assemble information, conducts analysis, and develop reports for division leadership.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Background Investigation may be required.
• Travel, transportation, and moving expenses will be paid: No
• Current Bargaining Unit status will be maintained.
• Drug Screening Required: No
• Research position: No
• Supervisory position: No
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Public Trust/Moderate Background Investigation (5) may or may not be required. Yes
• Public Trust/High Risk Background Investigation (6) may or may not be required. No
• Medical Requirements: No
• Work locations (i.e., BSL-3 laboratory): No
• Language requirements (i.e., bilingual): No
• In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 15, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. This position may require a Drug Test and be subject to Random Drug Testing. The position may require the submission of a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. If required to submit to urinalysis, the appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative test result.

Qualifications

Desired Qualification Requirements/Experience:

• Excellent analytical, communication, administrative, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, effectively, and collaboratively with DCLSR staff and programs
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work within tight deadlines to formulate responses that are technically correct and easily understood.
• COR II

Applicants must currently occupy a full-time Career or Career Conditional competitive service position within CDC/ATSDR or an Excepted Service position under the Schedule A, Schedule B, or Veterans Recruitment Appointment Authority within the CDC/ATSDR or Commissioned Corps equivalent, unless otherwise specified in the Announcement.

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This announcement is intended for applicants in the 0301, 0343, series at the GS-09 and GS-11 grade level and Commissioned Corps equivalent.

This position may be subject to the OGE Financial Disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L CDC inspires public confidence in its trust responsibilities and mission by maintaining high ethical principles. If selected, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. If identified, this will be an annual requirement.

Additional selections may be made within the same geographical location CDC/ATSDR-wide.

For information on "People with Disabilities" please visit

If you are unable to apply online, please contact the CDC Helpdesk by phone or email .GOV. 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.

• Benefits
  
  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.
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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.

Applications will be reviewed. Interviews will be conducted at the discretion of the Hiring Manager/Supervisor of the position.

• Benefits
  
  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.
• Required Documents
  
  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:
  1. Resume - Your resume showing name, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (month/year) of employment and duties performed, pay plan, series and grade (i.e., GS
  Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:
  • Classified or government sensitive information
  • Social Security Number (SSN)
  • Photos of yourself
  • Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
  • Encrypted and digitally signed documents
  2. Most recent SF 50 and SF-50s to determine Time in Grade (TIG) and Type of Appointment - You MUST submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form which shows your current grade and service status (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 reflects "1" or "2" and your "tenure" block reflects "1" or "2"). If you are applying for a higher grade, you MUST provide an SF-50(s) (or equivalent) which clearly demonstrates you meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirement (e.g., Promotion with an effective date more than one (1) year, Within-Grade-Increase at the highest grade held).
  3. Transcripts (if required) - You may submit an unofficial transcript with your application package. An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected for the position.
  4. PHS Officers (if applicable) - If interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps, you may apply through this announcement. Candidates will be referred as Commissioned Corps personnel and not as candidates for conversion to a permanent career or career-conditional appointment. You must submit USPHS/Commissioned Corps Billet.
  5. Written concurrence from supervisor - Supervisor approval is required and must be dated within the timeframe of the detail opportunity to which you apply. Approval is required each time your resume is submitted for consideration.
  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 Resume and Application Tips visit:
• How to Apply
  
  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
  A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/20/2024 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 resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. 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 ), 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:
  If you are unable to apply online:
  • Contact the OHR Service Desk.
  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.
  Agency contact information
  CDC HELPDESK
  Phone
  
  Email
  .GOV
  Address
  NCEZID-DCLSR-ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS AND BIOTECHNOLGIES BRANCH
  1600 CLIFTON RD NE
  ATLANTA, GA 30333
  US
  Next steps
  The program offices (losing and gaining), in coordination with HRO, will notify the selectee and negotiate the effective date of the detail between the losing and gaining CIOs. HRO will process the paperwork based upon the terms of the Statement of Understanding.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Resume - Your resume showing name, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (month/year) of employment and duties performed, pay plan, series and grade (i.e., GS

Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:

• Classified or government sensitive information
• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Photos of yourself
• Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
• Encrypted and digitally signed documents

2. Most recent SF 50 and SF-50s to determine Time in Grade (TIG) and Type of Appointment - You MUST submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form which shows your current grade and service status (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 reflects "1" or "2" and your "tenure" block reflects "1" or "2"). If you are applying for a higher grade, you MUST provide an SF-50(s) (or equivalent) which clearly demonstrates you meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirement (e.g., Promotion with an effective date more than one (1) year, Within-Grade-Increase at the highest grade held).

3. Transcripts (if required) - You may submit an unofficial transcript with your application package. An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected for the position.

4. PHS Officers (if applicable) - If interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps, you may apply through this announcement. Candidates will be referred as Commissioned Corps personnel and not as candidates for conversion to a permanent career or career-conditional appointment. You must submit USPHS/Commissioned Corps Billet.

5. Written concurrence from supervisor - Supervisor approval is required and must be dated within the timeframe of the detail opportunity to which you apply. Approval is required each time your resume is submitted for consideration.

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 Resume and Application Tips visit:

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/20/2024 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 resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. 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 ), 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:

If you are unable to apply online:

• Contact the OHR Service Desk.

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.

Agency contact information

CDC HELPDESK

Phone

Email

.GOV

Address

NCEZID-DCLSR-ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS AND BIOTECHNOLGIES BRANCH

1600 CLIFTON RD NE

ATLANTA, GA 30333

US

Next steps

The program offices (losing and gaining), in coordination with HRO, will notify the selectee and negotiate the effective date of the detail between the losing and gaining CIOs. HRO will process the paperwork based upon the terms of the Statement of Understanding.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Criminal history inquiries
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request