Health Communications Specialist (2024)

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Department of Health and Human Services

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

GHC-DGHT-STRATEGY, POLICY, AND COMMUNICATIONS BRANCH

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Summary

As 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

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Overview

  • Reviewing applications
  • Open & closing dates

    04/29/2024 to 05/06/2024

  • Salary

    $109,278 - $142,065 per year

  • Pay scale & grade

    GS 13

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    Location

    1 vacancy in the following location:

    • Atlanta, GA
  • Remote job

    No

  • Telework eligible

    Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

  • Travel Required

    25% or less - You may be expected to travel 5% domestic and 10% international for this position.

  • Relocation expenses reimbursed

    No

  • Appointment type

    Permanent -

  • Work schedule

    Full-time -

  • Service

    Competitive

  • Promotion potential

    None

  • Job family (Series)

    1001 General Arts And Information

  • Supervisory status

    No

  • Security clearance

    Not Required

  • Drug test

    No

  • Position sensitivity and risk

    Moderate Risk (MR)

  • Trust determination process

    Suitability/Fitness

  • Announcement number

    HHS-CDC-MP-24-12391510

  • Control number

    788773300

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This job is open to

  • Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
  • Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees.
  • Individuals with disabilities
  • Military spouses

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Duties

As a Health Communications Specialist you will:

  • Manage and integrate multiple communication channels (including audiovisual products, emails, intranet, meetings, organizational social media, and signage)
  • Develop and manage contracts and task orders and the required documentation that supports the internal communication program and projects.
  • Provides consultation and technical assistance within the agency concerning internal communication programs, projects, and strategies.
  • Develop messages and materials that are valid and consistent with program objectives and are based on internal communication principles as well as audience research (including concept, and message testing)
  • Serves as a technical resource to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate translation and dissemination of policy, strategy, and scientific information.
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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Due 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 (see 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). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • One-year probationary period may be required.
  • This position may be subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • Time in grade (TIG) must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
  • This position may be subject to the OGE Financial Disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). 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.
  • 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

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, which must include the following experience: developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic communication and marketing strategies, plans, and products used to inform a variety of audiences about public health programs, issues, and servicesand international programs.

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.

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    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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.

The utilization of shared certificates for additional selections within the same geographical area can be made from multiple Centers of the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR).

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Advising and Consulting (2)
  • Audience Analysis and Segmentation
  • Channel Identification and Selection
  • Message Development and Testing
  • Partner Engagement
  • Program Management (2)
  • Research (3)

Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards within the last 3 years in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process.

Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

  • Help

    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.

  • 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 the following. Note: All documents must be in English.

    1. Resume - Must reflect name, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (month/year) of employment and duties performed.

    Current/former Federal employee:

    • Must reflect pay plan, series and grade, i.e., GS-0301-9.

    Dos and Don'ts:

    • www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/
    • www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-leave-out/

    Cover Letter is optional.

    2. Transcripts (if applicable): You may submit an unofficial transcript. An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected.

    3. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/ Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):

    • Supporting documentation i.e., Reduction in Force (RIF) notice or Certificate of Expected Separation (CES), AND most recent:
      • Current annual performance appraisal
      • SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action)

    4. Current/Former Federal Employee:

    • SF-50(s) (Notification of Personnel Action/equivalent) which reflect the following:
      • Current grade and service status (SF-50 block 34 "position occupied" reflects "1" or "2" and block 24 "tenure" reflects "1" or "2".)
      • Highest grade held on a permanent basis
      • If you currently hold or previously held a General Schedule (GS) or equivalent position within the last 12 months and are applying for a position advertised at a higher grade level, you MUST submit a SF-50 that shows you have held the next lower GS grade level or equivalent for at least one year:
        • SF-50s that have an effective date within the past year may not clearly show you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement
        • Within-Grade/Rate-Increase (WGI/WRI) SF-50s OR SF-50s that have an effective date outside the past year demonstrate you meet the time-in-grade requirements
      • Note: You may need to submit multiple SF-50s to support your eligibility unless all the above requirements are met on one SF-50. If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed, you may be found ineligible for the position.

    5. Current Federal Employee: Most recent performance appraisal (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record signed by a supervisor or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. You may also list any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume or separate document.

    6. Land Management Employee:

    • Current:
      • SF-50(s) reflecting competitive service for each time-limited appointment AND
      • Acceptable performance ratings for each period of employment
    • Former:
      • Documents listed above AND separation SF-50

    7. Military Spouse:

    • Verification of Marriage AND
      • If based on member's active duty status:
        • Documentation of active duty status
      • If based on Member's 100% disability:
        • DD-214 and VA Letter
      • If based on member's death:
        • DD-1300

    8. National Service Volunteer (Peace Corps/AmeriCorps VISTA):

    • Certification of service

    9. People with Disabilities:

    • Proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation i.e., letter signed by licensed medical professional/licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating you have an intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disability.

    10. USPHS Commissioned Corps:

    • Active-Duty PHS officer:
      • Latest duty station/assignment Personnel Order (PHS-7063). Please remove your SSN where listed.
    • Call-To-Active Duty (CAD) Candidate:
      • Professional & Medical Boarding notifications stating recommended for appointment and physically/medical qualified.

    11. Veteran:

    • DD-214 (Member 4 copy) or other Armed Forces/Department of Veterans Affairs official documentation reflecting dates of service and type of discharge, AND if applicable:
    • 10-point preference eligible:
    • Serving under Active Duty:
      • Certification from Armed Forces reflecting rank, dates of service, and discharge/release will be within 120 days from date of certification under honorable conditions
    • Visit FedsHireVets

    Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

    For additional requirements review https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12391510

    For Résumé and Application Tips visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Tips.

  • Agency contact information

    CDC HELPDESK

    Phone

    (770) 488-1725

    Email

    HRCS@CDC.GOV

    Address
    GHC-DGHT-STRATEGY, POLICY, AND COMMUNICATIONS BRANCH
    1600 CLIFTON RD NE
    ATLANTA, GA 30333
    US

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    Next steps

  • 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
    • Financial suitability
    • Selective Service
    • New employee probationary period
    • Signature and false statements
    • Privacy Act
    • Social security number request

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Required Documents

To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes the following. Note: All documents must be in English.

1. Resume - Must reflect name, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (month/year) of employment and duties performed.

Current/former Federal employee:

  • Must reflect pay plan, series and grade, i.e., GS-0301-9.

Dos and Don'ts:

  • www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/
  • www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-leave-out/

Cover Letter is optional.

2. Transcripts (if applicable): You may submit an unofficial transcript. An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected.

3. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/ Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):

  • Supporting documentation i.e., Reduction in Force (RIF) notice or Certificate of Expected Separation (CES), AND most recent:
    • Current annual performance appraisal
    • SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action)

4. Current/Former Federal Employee:

  • SF-50(s) (Notification of Personnel Action/equivalent) which reflect the following:
    • Current grade and service status (SF-50 block 34 "position occupied" reflects "1" or "2" and block 24 "tenure" reflects "1" or "2".)
    • Highest grade held on a permanent basis
    • If you currently hold or previously held a General Schedule (GS) or equivalent position within the last 12 months and are applying for a position advertised at a higher grade level, you MUST submit a SF-50 that shows you have held the next lower GS grade level or equivalent for at least one year:
      • SF-50s that have an effective date within the past year may not clearly show you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement
      • Within-Grade/Rate-Increase (WGI/WRI) SF-50s OR SF-50s that have an effective date outside the past year demonstrate you meet the time-in-grade requirements
    • Note: You may need to submit multiple SF-50s to support your eligibility unless all the above requirements are met on one SF-50. If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed, you may be found ineligible for the position.

5. Current Federal Employee: Most recent performance appraisal (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record signed by a supervisor or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. You may also list any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume or separate document.

6. Land Management Employee:

  • Current:
    • SF-50(s) reflecting competitive service for each time-limited appointment AND
    • Acceptable performance ratings for each period of employment
  • Former:
    • Documents listed above AND separation SF-50

7. Military Spouse:

  • Verification of Marriage AND
    • If based on member's active duty status:
      • Documentation of active duty status
    • If based on Member's 100% disability:
      • DD-214 and VA Letter
    • If based on member's death:
      • DD-1300

8. National Service Volunteer (Peace Corps/AmeriCorps VISTA):

  • Certification of service

9. People with Disabilities:

  • Proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation i.e., letter signed by licensed medical professional/licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating you have an intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disability.

10. USPHS Commissioned Corps:

  • Active-Duty PHS officer:
    • Latest duty station/assignment Personnel Order (PHS-7063). Please remove your SSN where listed.
  • Call-To-Active Duty (CAD) Candidate:
    • Professional & Medical Boarding notifications stating recommended for appointment and physically/medical qualified.

11. Veteran:

  • DD-214 (Member 4 copy) or other Armed Forces/Department of Veterans Affairs official documentation reflecting dates of service and type of discharge, AND if applicable:
  • 10-point preference eligible:
  • Serving under Active Duty:
    • Certification from Armed Forces reflecting rank, dates of service, and discharge/release will be within 120 days from date of certification under honorable conditions
  • Visit FedsHireVets

Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

For additional requirements review https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12391510

For Résumé and Application Tips visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Tips.

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Agency contact information

CDC HELPDESK

Phone

(770) 488-1725

Email

HRCS@CDC.GOV

Address
GHC-DGHT-STRATEGY, POLICY, AND COMMUNICATIONS BRANCH
1600 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30333
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

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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
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/788773300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

Health Communications Specialist (2024)
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