Supervisory Public Health Analyst - Policy Branch Chief PD23R134 HIV/AIDS Bureau - Health Resources and Services Administration

Summary This position is located in the Health Resources and Services Administration, HIV/AIDS Bureau, Division of Policy and Data, Policy Development Branch. The duty location for this position is in Rockville, MD and is not eligible for remote work. For more information about HIV/AIDS Bureau, visit the "Learn more about the Agency" section. Applicants please note: Additional selections may be made across the Department of Health and Human Services through this vacancy announcement. Responsibilities This position is a mission critical occupation and is responsible for analyzing public health programs, policies and procedures to ensure that Health Resources and Services Administration meets its mission, goals and objectives. As a Supervisory Public Health Analyst, you serve as the Branch Chief and expert advisor and resource to HAB in developing and formulating policies and regulations that are sensitive to the special needs and concerns of safety net providers and beneficiaries. Your major duties and responsibilities include: Facilitating the development of the organization's comprehensive programmatic and policy response to emerging public health issues relevant to the organization's mission, including the establishment of new activities. Analyzing complex public health policies and programs that are sensitive to the special needs and concerns of Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program and Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. recipients, providers, and clients to advise senior management on public health policies, operations, products, and services. Analyzing the potential impact of bills, laws, regulations, and programs on the agency and proposes changes necessary to respond to changed requirements or situations. Proposing public health programs and other changes necessary to respond to changes in policy. Cultivating and maintaining relationships with other organizational units including other federal agencies and quasi-governmental groups and other key partners including national and international organizations. NOTE: Do not cut and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications THESE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE: 11/15/2024 Do not cut and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Basic Requirements for all Public Health Program Specialist Series, 0685 positions require that your resume experience demonstrate that you possess the following competencies: 1. 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. 2. Knowledge of the methods, processes, and techniques used to develop and deliver public health or health-related programs in State and local settings. 3. Knowledge of a specialized public health program. 4. 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. 5. Skill in oral and written communications, gathering and conveying information, making oral presentations, and preparing reports, correspondence, and other written materials. In addition to the above five Public Health competencies, in order to qualify for this position at the GS-14 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year of the minimum qualifying specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-13 level in the federal service. MINIMUM QUALIFYING SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, an applicant's one full year of specialized experience must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful job performance. Examples of the minimum qualifying specialized experience equal to the GS-13 level include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis: Analyzing and advising on complex statutory and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Affordable Care Act, etc.) and policy issues (i.e., access to health care, health insurance, health care reform, housing, behavioral health, etc.) related to public health programs. AND Developing strategies with internal and external partners (e.g., local, state, public, private, or nonprofit agencies, organizations, etc.) to advance public health policies and programs. 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). 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. Applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate the required minimum qualifying specialized experience will be evaluated based on the occupational assessment competencies listed below. A COMPETENCY is defined as a measurable pattern of knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors, and other characteristics that an individual needs to perform work roles or occupational functions. LEADERSHIP - Inspires, motivates and guides others toward goal accomplishment; coaches and mentors subordinates; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations; models high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for individuals by applying these values to daily behaviors. PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS AND POLICY ANALYSIS - Analyzes, interprets, and explains the impacts of health policies, proposals, and legislation on public health programs. LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND POLICY - Understands the legislative process and how it impacts the missions of the Department, the Agency and one's own organization. STRATEGIC PLANNING - Supports organizational goals and objectives in accordance with strategic and/or operations plans. TECHNICAL WRITING - Prepares written documentation to transfer technical information about concepts, situations, products, services, or results to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge. TO PREVIEW THE OCCUPATIONAL ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE, please click on the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12576210 Current status candidates must meet Time-in-Grade (TIG) by the closing date of this announcement. To allow us to verify that you meet TIG requirements, provide any of the following SF-50s: Please Note: Current year pay adjustments are not acceptable for verifying TIG (ex. 2024 general increases cannot be used to verify TIG). Competitive or Career-ladder promotion to your highest grade (this does not include 120 day temporary promotions) Regular Within Range Increase (WRI) or With In Grade (WGI) increase at your highest grade (this does not include quality step increases (QSIs). Competitive career/career-conditional appointment to your highest grade. SF-50 at your highest grade held, that is at least one year older than the announcement closing date of 11/15/2024. Not sure which SF-50 to submit? Check out our video... Go here to watch the video on the SF50s to submit in your application package. Education Additional Information HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other differences. Security and Background Requirements: If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action. E-Verify: HRSA participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their social security numbers. Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Creditable Service: A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for annual leave for prior work experience directly related to the duties of the position being filled. The use of this service credit is at the discretion of the selecting official and must be finalized prior to selectee's entrance on duty. For more information, please click here. Financial Disclosure: This position requires you to file a public or confidential financial disclosure report prior to receiving a final offer letter as well as within 30 days of your appointment. This will require you to report information such as recent sources of income, financial interests you hold, and outside activities you participate in, as well as similar information from a spouse or any dependent children. If you have questions, please contact your HRSA Ethics Advisor at AskHR@hrsa.gov. Recruitment Incentives: Recruitment incentives may be authorized. Student Loan Repayment Incentive: Student loan repayment incentive is not authorized.