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Chief, Virology, Surveillance and Diagnosis Branch
Location:
Atlanta, GA
Description:
Summary As 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. Visit Duties The incumbent will: Provide leadership in planning, managing, directing, and coordinating the activities of VSDB. Contribute to biomedical research in the field of advanced molecular analytic approaches for pathogen identification and characterization. Provide leadership and expertise in the development and execution of biomedical research projects, ensuring scientific soundness and technical feasibility. Measure the outcome of research activities to determine how they meet the needs of the center and agency. Be responsible for many aspects of influenza biology and public health including detection, diagnosis, characterization, evolution of synthetic vaccines and vaccine candidate production for human (epidemic/seasonal) and animal (pandemic potential) influenza viruses. Oversee operations, including allocation of resources and personnel for research programs and projects in line with U.S. Government rules and regulations. Provide expert consultation regarding the application of virologic and molecular techniques to promote greater understanding of the epidemiology, virulence, pathogenesis, evaluation and genetic variation of influenza. Lead scientific studies and investigations in the combined genetic and immunologic characterization of viruses to enhance knowledge of the epidemiologic behavior and evolution of influenza. Organize, lead, and actively participate in technical and professional activities of international and national organizations through workshops, scientific meetings, and symposia for the purpose of presenting and defending public health practice and research results. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. 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. Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Travel, transportation, and moving expenses may be paid. Bargaining Unit Position: No 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. Recruitment incentive may be authorized. Qualifications Current federal employees must be at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or above to be considered for this position. Current PHS Commissioned Corps Officers must be at O6 level or above to be considered for this position. Basic Qualifications for RS-0401: Applicants must possess a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position OR Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.In addition to the basic qualification, applicants must have earned a doctoral level degree in biomedicine or a biological related field, or a doctoral or master's level degree in engineering, bioinformatics, or a related or emerging field.Additional Requirements:Applicants must also be an expert in at least one of the following fields:1. Biomedical research. An individual who is actively engaged in original biomedical research, including behavioral research, and whose work in this area is considered by recognized experts or peers in the field of biomedical research to be outstanding.2. Clinical research evaluation. An individual who is actively engaged in clinical research evaluation and whose work in this area is considered by recognized experts or peers in the field of clinical research evaluation to be outstanding.3. Biomedical product assessment. An individual who is actively engaged in the development or assessment of biomedical products and whose work in this area is considered by recognized experts or peers in the field of biomedical product assessment to be outstanding; and Applicants must show clear evidence of specialized experience. 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 which includes leading influenza virology, surveillance, diagnostics in the field of research of influenza viruses and vaccines. 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. 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. Required Documents Required Documents1. Your Résumé - You are encouraged to use the USAJOBS online resume builder to ensure that all required information is in your resume. If you use your own résumé, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that include beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed. 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