Director, Office of Public Health Data, Surveillance, and Technology (OPHDST)

Summary

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Duties

• The Director, Office of Public Health Data, Surveillance, and Technology (OPHDST), provides executive leadership and strategic direction for CDC's public health data, surveillance, epidemiology, informatics, and data modernization activities.
• The incumbent oversees the planning, management, and evaluation of complex national programs and initiatives that advance public health science, strengthen surveillance systems, improve data quality and interoperability, and support evidence-based public health decision-making.
• The Director collaborates with senior CDC leadership to establish organizational priorities, guide resource investments, and develop long-range strategies that enhance the agency's public health impact and scientific excellence.
• The Director serves as a principal advisor and spokesperson on public health data and surveillance matters, fostering partnerships across federal, state, tribal, local, territorial, academic, and international organizations.
• The position provides leadership for CDC's Public Health Data Modernization Initiative, promotes innovation in research and informatics, ensures the highest standards of scientific integrity and data governance, and represents the agency on issues of national significance.
• The incumbent also leads a large, multidisciplinary organization, overseeing workforce development, operational performance, and collaborative efforts that improve public health outcomes and strengthen the nation's public health infrastructure.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit transcripts or a list of applicable courses with their application package. This also applies to status applicants who are applying to a position in a different occupational series than they are currently or were previously appointed. Applicants who do not submit their transcripts (or list of applicable course work) will be evaluated based on the information provided in their application package (and/or resume) along with their responses to a self-certification question asking if they meet the basic qualifications listed in the vacancy announcement.

Those deemed tentatively qualified will be referred for consideration. If selected, applicants will be required to provide an official transcript prior to the final job offer. If the official transcript does not support the educational requirements of the position, the applicant will be considered ineligible for the position. College or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For more information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: Resume (in pdf format only) – Must contain NO MORE THAN 2 PAGES of the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history: Official position title Employer name/location (city, state) Start and End Dates (including month and year) Pay plan, series, and grade (for federal service) Detailed list of duties and accomplishments Show relative permanent and/or volunteer work experience, education, and training.
• The resume serves as the basis for qualifications determinations and must support the answers to the completed online assessment questions.
• Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume: Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
• Encrypted and digitally signed documents Cover letter is optional. 2.
• Transcripts (if applicable): You may submit an unofficial transcript.
• An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected. 3.
• Current Federal Employees Documentation (If Applicable) – You MUST submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form which shows your current grade.
• If you are applying for a higher grade, you MUST provide an SF-50(s) (or equivalent) which clearly demonstrates you meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirement (e.g., Promotion with an effective date more than one (1) year, Within-Grade-Increase at the highest grade held). 4.
• Former Federal Employees Documentation (If Applicable) – You may submit a copy of your last SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form. 5.
• USPHS Commissioned Corps: Active-Duty PHS officer (optional) Latest duty station/assignment Personnel Order (PHS-7063).
• Please remove your SSN where listed.
• For resume and application tips visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/account/documents/resume NOTE: Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
• It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.