Health Scientist (Data Scientist) | Federal government of the United States

Job title: Health Scientist (Data Scientist)

Company: Federal government of the United States

Job description: SummaryAs 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. VisitOverview

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Open & closing dates08/23/2024 to 08/30/2024Salary$109,278 – $142,065 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 13Location2 vacancies in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position Domestic 5%Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberHHS-CDC-DE-24-12518839Control number806410700This job is open toVideosDutiesAs a Health Scientist (Data Scientist), you will:

• Bringing and developing expertise in the fields of health science, artificial intelligence (e.g., machine learning), and programming languages as applied to public health.
• Serving as a data science expert in the analysis and classification of public health surveillance, research, and administrative health data.
• Collaborating with other professionals within and outside the Center in the conduct of surveillance, research, and analytical studies.
• Consulting with Center epidemiologists, statisticians, computer scientists, economists, policy analysts, and public health professionals concerning ongoing and established studies or other projects where extensive analytic methodological support or innovation is required.

RequirementsConditions 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 (

). * 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 (

). If selected, CDC will determine your employment eligibility using your social security number. * Direct deposit is required.

• One-year probationary period may be required.
• This position may be subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• 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.

QualificationsAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or graduate/higher level degree: 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 (http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/); at the time the degree was obtained.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-12grade level, which must include the following experience: consulting, designing, and implementing evaluation activities, studies, or projects and applying a variety of methods to identify, and interpret public health data systems.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.EducationA 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.A 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 .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
• This position is eligible for inclusion in the Bargaining Unit.
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This is a scientific, technical, engineering or mathematics (STEM) position.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:
may be authorized. may be authorized. may be authorized. * Travel, transportation, and moving expenses may be paid.

• PCS Expenses may be authorized, subject to the terms of the

(JTR).

• 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. .

Expected salary: $109278 – 142065 per year

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job date: Sat, 24 Aug 2024 23:05:43 GMT

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