Director, Division of Laboratory Systems

Summary

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Duties

The Incumbent Will

1. Provide scientific and executive leadership for planning, directing, overseeing, and evaluating all division activities with a focus on achieving national and/or international public health impact and providing public health vision for laboratory practices, systems, training and workforce development, preparedness, informatics, safety, and quality management.
2. Provide scientific leadership, guidance, and expertise in the practice of laboratory services in clinical settings, including overseeing the development of laboratory safety and quality management plans; directing, applying, and translating research and evaluation initiatives for laboratory practices, standards, and services; advancing laboratory diagnostics and preparedness for public health exposures and outbreaks; strengthening laboratory informatics between clinical and diagnostic laboratories; directing and managing programs that develop the clinical and public health laboratory workforce; establishing partnerships to leverage investments in laboratory training and practices; and providing the leadership, guidance, and public health vision to ensure safe and accurate laboratory performance, practices, services and enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, capacity, and capability of the public health laboratory system.
3. Serve as a nationally and internationally recognized expert in laboratory systems and represent the Agency at external meetings and conferences.
4. Exercise leadership to ensure that all programs under their direction reflect the principles of workforce diversity and health equity in their management and operation in such areas as recruitment and staffing, employee development, staff assignments, communications, and prioritize health equity in its programmatic work.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

1. Security and Background: If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required. Appointment will be subject to successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
2. E-Verify: Documentation presented for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS “E-Verify” System.
3. Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
4. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
5. 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.
6. Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
7. A two-year trial period is required.

Qualifications

Current federal employees must be at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or above to be considered for this position.

Current active-duty PHS officers must have served or be serving in an O-6 billet/position to be considered for this position.

Basic Qualifications For RF-0601

Applicants must possess a degree with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. In addition to the basic qualifications requirement, a Ph.D. in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position is required.

Additional Requirements

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, applicants must also possess one year of specialized experience which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position, such as experience leading a multi-disciplinary laboratory systems-focused program with knowledge of how laboratory systems, including workforce, quality management, safety, and informatic data capabilities affect public health programs. Typically, experience of this nature is gained at or above the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations.

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 position has a positive education requirement. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit transcripts or a list of applicable courses with their application package. This also applies to status applicants who are applying to a position in a different occupational series than they are currently or were previously appointed. Applicants who do not submit their transcripts (or list of applicable course work) will be evaluated based on the information provided in their application package (and/or resume) along with their responses to a self-certification question asking if they meet the basic qualifications listed in the vacancy announcement. Those deemed tentatively qualified will be referred for consideration. If selected, applicants will be required to provide an official transcript prior to the final job offer. If the official transcript does not support the educational requirements of the position, the applicant will be considered ineligible for the position.

College or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

Additional Information

This position is eligible for telework. If selected, you will be required to sign a Workplace Flexibilities Agreement.

This position is located in the Office of Laboratory Systems and Response, within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in Atlanta, Georgia. The executive level compensation package is commensurate with qualifications and experience and may result in a higher salary than reflected above.

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT/FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

As an executive branch employee, you will be subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct and the criminal conflict of interest statutes. An introduction to federal ethics will be available during orientation. You must complete the remainder of your initial ethics training during your first three months at HHS. Further details on this will be provided during orientation.

You might be required to file a public or confidential financial disclosure report within 30 days of your appointment. You will receive formal notification if a disclosure report is required.

Holding ourselves to a higher standard; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention inspires public confidence in its trust responsibilities and mission by maintaining high ethical principles. This position is subject to the confidential/public financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Therefore, if selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-Form 450) or Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-Form 278) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information will be required annually.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements as outlined above to be eligible for further consideration. You must provide detailed evidence of the experience, knowledge, skill, ability, and other personal characteristic requirements, and show how and when they were used. This evidence must include clear and concise examples that show level of accomplishment and degree of responsibility. Qualification determinations will be based on the information provided in your application and the requirements of the position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.