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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Health Communication Specialist

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383


Duties

As a Health Communication Specialist you will:

Develop, implement, and manage national communication and marketing programs, projects or initiatives for various audiences, including demonstration projects.

Provide guidance and expertise for developing, testing, and disseminating science- and audience-based products, tools, and messages (i.e., via written, electronic, and audiovisual formats).

Ensure that health communication activities are based on theory and use accepted principles, methods, and practices.

Develop and manage contracts, task orders, requests for proposals, review of proposals conduct, and quality of work performed.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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 (E-Verify).

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.

In accordance with Executive Order 12564, this position may require a Drug Test and be subject to Random Drug Testing.

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:

planning, applying, and evaluating various communication science and marketing techniques to achieve optimal program results and positive health outcomes.

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.

Additional information

Telework:

This position has been designated as telework eligible and may include remote work or telework options.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes the following:

Resume

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

Transcripts (if applicable):

You may submit an unofficial transcript. An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected.

Cover Letter:

Optional.

How to Apply

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

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