Public Health Analyst

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple positions across HRSA Bureaus and divisions.

GS - 9 Rockville, MD : $70,623 - $91,815 Kansas City, MO: $62,729 - $81,553 Dallas, TX : $67,100 - $87,235 GS-11 Rockville, MD : $85,447 - $111,087 Kansas City, MO: $75,897 - $98,671 Dallas, TX : $81,186 - $105,547 WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Basic Qualifications: Undergraduate and Graduate Education Major study -- public health or other field of study with course work directly related to the work of the position to be filled.

OR Specialized Experience Experience that provides: Knowledge of organizational, operational, and programmatic concepts and practices applied by public, private, or nonprofit agencies and organizations engaged in public health or other health-related activities.

Knowledge of the methods, processes, and techniques used to develop and deliver public health or health-related programs in State and local settings. Knowledge of a specialized public health program.

Knowledge of, and skill in, the application of administrative or analytical methods and techniques necessary for working within the framework of a public health or related organization and carrying out specific program functions.

Skill in oral and written communications, gathering and conveying information, making oral presentations, and preparing reports, correspondence, and other written materials.

Additional Qualification Requirements: In addition to meeting the Basic Qualification Requirements, candidates must also meet the below minimum qualifications: Minimum Qualifications GS-09: You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: Collecting public health data from surveys, studies, or surveillance systems according to established protocols.

Analyzing collected data using standard methods to identify basic trends or discrepancies. Implementing assigned components of public health programs in accordance with established plans.

Monitoring program activities and documenting compliance with applicable policies or legislative requirements. OR B.

Have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in Public Health or other field of study with course work directly related to the work of the position to be filled or LL.B.

or J.D., if related. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study.

If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. OR C.

Have a combination of experience as described in "A" above and education as described in "B" above.

Minimum Qualifications GS-11: You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: Analyzing public health data from surveys, studies, or surveillance systems to identify trends and inform program decisions.

Evaluating program operations to determine compliance with policies or legislative requirements. Administering public health program activities to achieve defined objectives.

Assessing program outcomes and recommending improvements based on analysis findings. OR B. Have a Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in Public Health or other field of study with course work directly related to the work of the position to be filled or LL.M., if related.

One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study.

If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement OR C.

Have a combination of experience as described in "A" above and education as described in "B" above.

Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience.

In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time.

As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.

Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description.

Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment.

The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed.

It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record.

In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.

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; community; student; social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.

OPM Qualification General Policies Website Major Duties:

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a Public Health Analyst, you will use your knowledge of and experience with Health Resources and Services Administration to optimize business results and customer experience by: Collects and compiles public health data from multiple sources, including surveys, legislation, and program materials, using established methods.

Applies standard analytical techniques to review data, identify basic issues, and support findings using records and established methods.

Supports implementation of public health program activities and assists with projects aligned to program goals and policy requirements.

Tracks program activities, maintains documentation, and ensures consistency with applicable policies and requirements.