Health Attache-Mexico

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Global Affairs, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 150 applications have been received.

Duties

• Attache-Mexico, you will: Represent, monitor and coordinate the policy, program, and research interests of HHS and, as necessary and appropriate, coordinates HHS activities with those of other USG agencies engaged in health, health-related and social policy activities, including, but not limited to, the U.S.
• Departments of State (DOS), Defense (DoD), Agriculture (USDA), and Commerce (DOC); the U.S.
• Agency for International Development (USAID); the U.S.
• Trade Representative's Office (USTR); the U.S.
• Trade and Development Agency (USTDA); and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Represent HHS and USG interests in-country in broad, multilateral efforts such the
• Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and
• Malaria; the programs of the
• Fund (UNICEF); and serves as a liaison to and coordinates the activities of other donor countries in public health, or health and social services issues; and works to promote, protect and maximize HHS investments, particularly those of HHS OPDIVS.
• Develop and maintain strong linkages with the scientific community of the host country, particularly with scientists who are involved in cooperative activities with U.S.
• Federal agencies, U.S. academic institutions and the U.S. biomedical and behavioral research community.

Required Documents

• Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete online Application Package which includes:
• Resume must not exceed two (2) pages and must support responses to the online application. Failure to submit a resume and all required documentation identified in this announcement may result in removal from further consideration. Use of the USAJOBS Resume
• Builder is encouraged to ensure all required information is included.
• Resumes must include duties, accomplishments, related skills, and start and end dates (month/day/year) for each position.
• Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise indicated; part-time experience will be prorated.
• Incomplete information may affect eligibility or rating.
• A complete online application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12985543)
• SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action)
• Documentation supporting eligibility.
• If submitting a copy of your SF-50, or equivalent, submit one that shows the effective date of current position, the full performance level, career or career conditional tenure and status in the competitive service.
• Documents, as applicable: College transcripts, if qualifying all or in part based on education RPL Documentation: Candidates must submit all documents required to demonstrate that they meet the qualifications of the position
• If separated due to Reduction in Force (RIF): Most recent SF-50, or equivalent, that shows position occupied; tenure; grade and step; salary; and full performance level SF-50 showing Separation
• If not available, submit official documentation of Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a proposed removal/separation notice Latest performance rating showing rating score
• If separated due to Compensable Injury: Most recent SF-50, or equivalent, that shows position occupied; tenure; grade and step; salary; and full performance level SF-50, which shows separation, or SF-50 showing acceptance of position at a lower grade
• Or pay level in lieu of separation Notification from the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department of Labor, that injury compensation benefits have ceased or will cease Latest performance rating and rating of record (if separate documents) showing
• Rating score CTAP/ICTAP RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement SF-50, showing
• Positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to be placed through RPL, etc Latest performance appraisal including rating Documentation from your agency showing current promotion potential Military Spouse Documentation Overseas Military Spouse: Copy of
• Military sponsor's PCS orders and a valid marriage certificate or other documentation verifying marriage.
• If applicable, a copy of most recent SF-50 Certain Military Spouse: For all categories below, a valid marriage certificate or other documentation verifying marriage.
• Additional supporting documentation requirements differ for each category Spouse of a service member on active duty, you are required to submit a copy of the service member's current orders or a Statement of Service letter.
• The Statement of Service must be signed by the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of the service member's unit or higher headquarters, AND the Statement of Service letter must include dates of active-duty service.
• For current federal employees, submit a copy of the most recent SF-50 Spouse of a service member who incurred a 100% disability because of the service member's active duty service, you are required to submit a copy of your spouse's DD-214 and a copy of documentation from the
• Affairs or the
• Defense indicating the service member has a disability rating of 100% due to a service connected disability
• Spouse of a service member who was killed while on active duty, submit a copy of the spouse's DD-1300 documenting the service member was killed while on active duty and a statement certifying that you have not remarried PHS Commissioned
• Personnel: You must provide a copy of your current personnel orders and/or other supporting documentation to be referred as CC.
• Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) documentation, if applicable.
• For more information, please go to https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/ Documentation supporting eligibility for non-competitive appointment, (severely disabled, eligible veterans, certain military spouses, etc.) Official documents are not required at this time; copies are sufficient; may be requested upon selection.