The CDC utilize Direct Hire Authority to fill vacancies in a variety of occupations. The vacancy is a REPOSITORY of applications.
Applications may be periodically referred to hiring managers both during the open period and after the closing date. Because of the large number of applications anticipated, applicants’ status will not be updated.
Clarification from the agency
Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. You are applying to a resume database. Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained and may be used at any time during or after the open period of this Public Notice. U.S. Citizenship is REQUIRED.
Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level and series of the position.
This public notice will be used to fill the positions listed below at multiple grade levels and locations.
- Data Scientist (Data Analytics)- Grades GS-7 through GS-15
- Health Economist (Data Scientist) (informatics)- Grades GS-7 through GS-15
- Biologist (Data Scientist) (Informatics)- Grades GS-7 through GS-15
- Microbiologist (Data Scientist) (Informatics) – Grades GS-7 through GS-15
- Health Scientist (Data Scientist) (Informatics) (Laboratory Informatics) – Grades GS-7 through GS-15
- Epidemiologist (Data Scientist) (Informatics) (Laboratory Informatics) – Grades GS-7 through GS-15
- Mathematical Statistician (Data Scientist) (Informatics) – Grades GS-7 through GS-15
- Statistician (Data Scientist) (Informatics) – Grades GS-7 through GS-15
- Computer Scientist (Data Scientist) – Grades GS-7 through GS-15
- Physician (Data Scientist) (Informatics) – Grades GS-13 through GS-15
Qualifications
Basic Qualification: The link to the OPM qualification standard are listed below.
Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences
General Medical and Healthcare Series
Mathematical Statistics Series
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower GS level in which you are applying for.
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.