Supervisory Computer Scientist

1 month ago

Atlanta, Georgia, United States DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Full time
Duties
As a Supervisory Computer Scientist (Data Scientist) you will:

Serve as a Branch Chief, with the full scope of supervisory, managerial, surveillance and data science oversight to staff in the branchDevelop and recommend policies for the execution of programs/systems, determine effectiveness of current programs/systems, and recommend or develop new or revised programs/systems as they relate to preventing or controlling disease, injury, and disabilitySupervise a staff of health scientists, epidemiologists, and other professional, technical and administrative staff, utilizing subordinate team leaders to plan, direct, coordinate, or oversee workProvide leadership to stimulate and encourage scientific, technical and administrative direction of outside professional societies and organizations to expand and diversify research programsWork closely with a cross-functional team to deliver information technology services and tools for environmental public health purposesLead the development of program policy and objectives, short and long-term goals, program strategies, and operating policiesProvide technical advice and assistance on public health information systems within and outside the organization and its constituents and serve as an agency expert in new and emerging information technology tools, platforms and methodsPrepare comprehensive reports that include discussion of substantive issues related to data science methodology for public health surveillance and related applications, assessment of the adequacy and quality of data used in the analyses, and explanation of the methods, results, and relevance to the health issue under studyProvide strategic planning, systems needs assessments, identifying and resolving gaps, describing data standards and data exchange needed across systems, and developing standards for system interoperabilityCollaborate with agency, interagency and multilateral organizations to develop standards, tools, and guidance to improve the secure collection and use of public health associated dataRequirements Conditions of EmploymentDue 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 ).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. 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.

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.

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.
Basic

Qualifications:


Bachelor's degree in computer science or Bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science.

At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus.

All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.
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: planning, managing, and evaluating the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of information systems for public health 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

Copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience.

An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
College or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S.

education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For more information, visit .

Additional informationTelework:
This position has been designated as telework eligible and:
May include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling.

These options may be requested once you have become an employee and you will be required to sign a Workplace Flexibilities Agreement that details remote or telework working conditions and expectations in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities PolicyFor more information visit:

The Federal government, as the largest employer in the Nation, can and should show the way towards achieving drug-free workplaces through programs designed to offer drug users a helping hand, and at the same time demonstrating to drug users and potential drug users that drugs will not be tolerated in the Federal workplace if declared a drug-testing position.

The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public.


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.

Current or Former Political Appointees:
Submit SF-50.

Incentives:
Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized.
Annual Leave for non-federal service may be authorized.
Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized.
Travel, transportation, and moving expenses may be paid.
PCS Expenses may be authorized, subject to the terms of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). 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.

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Review our benefitsEligibility 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 EvaluatedYou 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 (3)Data and Information ManagementInformatics (2)Information SecurityProject Management (1)Quality AssuranceSoftware Knowledge (2)Surveillance SystemsTeam Building

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.

Estimated Salary:
$20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.

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