Supervisory Public Health Analyst

Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As an SUPERVISORY PUBLIC HEALTH ANALYST , you will use your knowledge and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by:

• Assisting in the management and oversight of the Region's behavioral health, substance use and mental health programs by providing Regional specific feedback to the Central Office's organizational segments, including the Divisions and Offices, and facilitates necessary coordination, integration and linkages, as appropriate.
• Coordinating and integrating activities of the Region, with other Offices and program officials of the Centers/Offices, SAMHSA, DHHS, other Federal agencies, various national and international agencies, private foundations and professional lay organizations.
• Making periodic, comprehensive evaluation of programs goals and objectives and adjusting and redefining objectives and resources as needed. Based on management and programmatic assessments, determines the need to correct noted inadequacies and implement changes for the purpose of improving control and coordinating program activities and accomplishing assigned priorities.
• Coordinating and resolving management problems related to collaborative projects and commits resources and support to such projects.
• Overseeing analysis, and evaluation of Agency policies, priorities, strategies arising from legislation, regulatory action, and other critical program or policy and plans.
• Providing feedback and recommendations to staff involved in policy development for Agency wide programs that receive frequent attention.
• Supervising approximately 4-10 professional and support staff, most of whom are public health analysts/advisors. Planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of subordinates. Establishing performance plans, evaluating performance, and recommending personnel actions.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov
• Suitable for federal employment
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
• Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Probationary (or trial) period may be required.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete online Application Package which includes:

  • Your Resume: You are encouraged to use the USAJobs online resume builder to ensure that all required information is in your resume. Your resumemust clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the application questionnaire. For each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. Your resume must also include the day, month, and year that you began and ended for each position held. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Not providing this information may result in the lowering of your assessment score or an ineligible rating. For resume writing guidance, please visit the USAJobs Resource Center or view their video tutorial. For Most Effective Resumes Tips visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Most_Effective_Resumes.
  • A complete Application Questionnaire (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12654781)
  • Other required supporting documents.

  Other Supporting Documents: (Only Submit if applicable to you.)

  • College transcript (if qualifying all or in part based on your education)
  • Veterans' Preference documentation:
    • Discharged Veterans: If you are claiming 5 point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from the armed forces that supports dates of service and discharge status; if claiming 10 point preference, an application for 10-Point Veterans Preference (SF-15) and an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference.
    • Active Duty Members: Under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, if claiming 5 point preference, submit written documentation from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package.
  • CTAP/ICTAP Documentation
    • A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;
    • A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.;
    • A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
    • Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

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  You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient. Official documentation will be requested upon selection.

• How to Apply

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

  • To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  • Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.

  *It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
  
  
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  The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/03/2025.

  Agency contact information

  HR Consultants

  Email

  HRconsultation@samhsa.hhs.gov

  Address

  Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
  5600 Fishers Ln
  Rockville, MD 20857
  US

  Next steps

  When the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) completes its selections, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with other federal agencies. You will have an opportunity to opt in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared for consideration of employment with additional agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.

  
  Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.
  
  You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
  
  You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
  
  HHS has a Critical Preparedness and Response Mission: we protect the American people from health threats, research emerging diseases, and mobilize public health programs with domestic and international partners. HHS' 24/7 Secretary's Operations Center (SOC) unites highly trained experts, well established processes, and state-of-the-art technology to coordinate resources and information as HHS responds to emergencies worldwide.
  
  Every HHS employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through voluntary temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other HHS programs and activities while colleagues respond.
  
  In addition to their everyday work, HHS offers employees the opportunity to contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

• Fair and Transparent

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

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

Required Documents