Job postings as of February 23, 2022

POSITION: Research Assistant/Coordinator (HIV Prevention)
ORGANIZATION: CUNY School of Medicine

We are seeking a research assistant/coordinator for an HIV prevention study in which we engage parents of young males who have sex with males to promote the adoption of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) using social media-based platforms.

The duration of the study is for one year. The position is remote but lab workspace is available on campus. Work hours are approximately 15 hours per week. The hiree should be flexible to monitor virtual parent groups during the early evenings.

Our research team is a dynamic, lively, and friendly group, consisting of social and behavioral scientists from various disciplines and a practicing physician. We are looking to hire someone self-motivated, personable, detailed-oriented, and with moderate to high research skills.

Specific project responsibilities are listed below. Stipend will be discussed at time of interview.

We are interviewing immediately. 

To apply, please send a CV and 1-2 writing samples to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Tashuna Albritton at talbritton@med.cuny.edu. 

Project responsibilities:

• Create and manage IRB protocols
• Create and manage quantitative/qualitative databases
• Conduct quantitative/qualitative data analysis
• Recruit and schedule study participants
• Manage/monitor social media platforms
• Facilitate virtual focus groups
• Contribute/lead manuscript writing/conference abstracts

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POSITION: Research Assistant/Coordinator (Sexual and Reproductive Health)
ORGANIZATION: CUNY School of Medicine

We are seeking a research assistant/coordinator for a sexual and reproductive health project with Black female adolescents and their mothers in rural Alabama. This is a mixed-methods study incorporating photovoice, focus groups, and survey data collection. Data will be collected from adolescents, parents, and health providers.

The duration of the study is for one year. The position is remote but lab workspace is available on campus. Work hours are approximately 15 hours per week. The hiree should be flexible to facilitate virtual adolescent and parent groups during the early evenings.

Our research team is a dynamic, lively, and friendly group. We are looking to hire someone self-motivated, personable, detailed-oriented, and with moderate to high research skills.

Specific project responsibilities are listed below. Stipend will be discussed at the time of the interview. 

We are interviewing immediately. To apply, please attach a CV and 1-2 writing samples and email the materials to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Tashuna Albritton at talbritton@med.cuny.edu. 

Project responsibilities:

• Manage IRB protocol
• Create and manage quantitative/qualitative databases
• Conduct quantitative/qualitative data analysis
• Schedule study participants
• Facilitate virtual groups
• Contribute/lead manuscript writing/conference abstracts
• Recruitment and coordination with the Alabama site.

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POSITION: Data Analyst/Biostatistical Support Analyst
ORGANIZATION: Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center

Primary Purpose:  The Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center (“MSAHC” or the “Center”) works to break down racial/ethnic, social, and economic barriers to health care and wellness for young people by providing vital services – high quality, comprehensive, integrated, and confidential – for all who come to the Center or school-based health facilities, at no cost to them. The MSAHC advances adolescent and young adult health as a national imperative by serving as a leading center of clinical care, specialized training, innovative research, and advocacy.

The Data Analyst/Biostatistical Support Analyst will be responsible for providing statistical analysis and data management support for new and ongoing research conducted at the Center. This analyst will be charged with ensuring that the listed functions are developed, managed, and delivered within a culture that is youth-centric, high quality, integrated and collaborative as well as in accordance with Mount Sinai’s policies and procedures, New York State regulations and guidelines, and funder expectations. 

Minimum Requirements: Applicants must have some graduate training in statistical theory and demonstrated expertise in the biostatistical analysis of longitudinal or repeated measures data. Experience with high-dimensional data analysis methods, e.g., for molecular microbiome or integrated medical record data, is a plus. 

Applicants must have experience creating and manipulating databases using Microsoft Access, data coding and cleaning, and providing quality assurance measures. The applicant must also have proficiency in statistical programming using at least two of the following: SPSS, Stata, R, SAS, and Python.

Education: Minimum of MS or MPH degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience, or doctoral degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology or Public Health with 1 year experience, in a health-related field. Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized as following acceptable educational practices.

To view the official job posting: Data Analyst/Biostatistical Support Analyst

To Apply: Please send Cover letter and resume to msahchr@mountsinai.org 

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POSITION: Development and Operations Officer
ORGANIZATION: The Century Foundation

The Development and Operations Officer position, based in New York City, works closely with the Chief Operating Officer and our Finance and Development Director.

About the Position 

The Development and Operations Officer reports to our Development Director (DD) and provides support for TCF’s operations teams. The successful candidate will be a detailed-oriented team player who thrives on building and maintaining systems/processes and finding efficiencies in workflow. In collaboration with the Operations Team, the individual in this role will be responsible for reconciliation reporting, grants management, prospect research, processing donations and acknowledgement letters, researching discrepancies and preparing dashboards and other informational reports on a monthly basis.

Responsibilities include

• Assist the DD with grant management activities by keeping all grant documents organized and filed in both Asana and development folders
• Assist with and conduct prospect research to identify new funding opportunities 
• Managing an Individual Giving Program for the Development Director through Moves Management to engage, cultivate and solicit individual donor and to grow the portfolio
• Assist the DD and Grant Manager with administrative and logistical tasks that support all fundraising initiatives including grants management, special events, foundation research, gift-processing, coordinating appeals and data management
• Processing donations, solicitations, and acknowledgement letters and other development correspondence
• Reconciliation with the finance team on all funds received on a weekly basis
• Coordinate logistics for day to day fundraising activities, maintain accurate donor records and mailing lists; run mail merges, and ensure that deadlines are being met
• Provide Development Director with regular progress reports and updates on all projects.
• Research discrepancies as part of the weekly reconciliation with the Development Team’s records, including grants and donations
• Assist with monthly updates of grant budget reports to reflect new revenue and expense activity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (Nonprofit Management, Finance, Business, Communications, etc.)
• 3-5 years experience working with finance and development departments in the nonprofit sector
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to establish priorities, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Financial Analysis and projection skills
• Intermediate or higher knowledge of Microsoft Suite
• Intermediate or higher knowledge of accounting software
• Intermediate or higher knowledge of Network for Good or other donor databases
• A commitment to progressive values and demonstrated commitment to cultivating an inclusive work environment that values the perspectives and lived experiences of a diverse workforce.

Salary: $80,000 minimum

To view the official job posting: Development and Operations Officer

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POSITION: Program Planner
ORGANIZATION: The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH)

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH)’s Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (BHHS) oversees the City’s response to viral hepatitis, HIV, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

The HIV Care and Treatment Program (CTP) seeks a Program Planner. Under the general direction of the Deputy Director of CTP, this position will be responsible for working closely with external partners, bureau and intra-agency partners, and BHHS’ Master Contractor (Public Health Solutions), to support the planning, implementation, development, and design of RWHAP Part A grant-related projects and support the coordination of conditions of award programs in the NY Eligible Metropolitan Area.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings to help inform the provision of evidence-based program models for HIV care and treatment services.
• Review and synthesize HIV care and treatment scientific research and programmatic information to assist in program modification, development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Work in conjunction with the New York HIV Health and Human Services Planning Council (PC) to inform service directive development.
• Guide the development and design of public health programs.
• Serve as a lead for Ryan White Part A (RWPA) program planning, including, but not limited to, managing the development of Request of Proposals (RFPs) and procurement of services/award contracts.
• Ensure principles and frameworks of health equity and implementation science, are integrated in program design.
• Under the direction of the Deputy Director, CTP, lead the development of RFPs in close collaboration with CTP’s Quality Management and Research and Evaluation units.
• Collaborate with Research and Evaluation Staff to obtain pertinent data to help inform the RWPA planning process, including needs assessment, service gap analysis, cost analyses, and priority setting and resource allocation for RWPA funded programs.
• Develop and conduct presentations to the New York HIV Health and Human Services Planning Council, as identified by the Deputy Director and Director of CTP.
• Participate in the development to plan, implement, monitor annual goals and activities for the Program Planning unit.
• Submit scientific research abstracts to national, state and local conferences and manuscripts to peer review journals, as appropriate

To view the official job posting: Program Planner

To apply: Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/. In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number #518670.

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POSITION: Health and Wellness Teacher
ORGANIZATION: Browning School

The Browning School is a K-12 boys school located on 62nd Street in midtown Manhattan, New York.  Browning is looking for a cross-divisional Health and Wellness Teacher for the 2022-2023 academic year. The position is expected to begin orientation around August 16, 2022.

Teachers are responsible for building strong relationships with students and delivering the content and curriculum of the Browning program. Successful teachers believe in and desire the growth of all their students and have a passion for their subject matter and for the art, craft, and science of pedagogy.

Ultimately, teachers are responsible for the most important work of our School — knowing our boys and teaching them well. Among other things, they are tasked with:

• Assess the current Health & Wellness curricular needs, and design and implement programming for the short and long term in collaboration with the Wellness Team, Deans of Student Life, and Director of Teaching and Learning.
• Teach Health and Wellness curriculum across all grade levels in the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools.
• Advise a group of students in middle or upper school.
• Remain up to date with current trends and best practices in Health & Wellness curriculum and pedagogy, and adapt the curriculum accordingly.
• Plan and conduct school/community-wide presentations, events, and discussions on a variety of relevant and sensitive topics.
• In collaboration with the Wellness Team, Director of Teaching and Learning, and Deans of Student Life, design and present health and wellness topics to both parents and faculty.
• Heartily contributing to the school community.

A successful Health and Wellness teacher will collaborate well with others, delight in the content and pedagogy of teaching health classes, maintain a high level of connection to and belief in the students, and contribute meaningfully to meeting Browning’s diversity and equity goals, as well as other strategic plans and goals. Communicating clearly and consistently with students, families, and fellow department members is of the utmost importance. A master’s degree in Public Health or a related field or experience as a K-12 health educator is preferred.

Those interested in the position should send their resume, a statement of educational philosophy, and a cover letter to Amy Anselmo at employment@browning.edu with the subject line “Health and Wellness Teacher.”

To view the official job posting: Health and Wellness Teacher

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POSITION: Project Development Consultant (Temporary)
ORGANIZATION: Visible Hands Collaborative 

Visible Hands Collaborative is a non-profit start-up seeking a project development consultant. The candidate will be a self-starter with experience in non-profit start-ups and program development, as well as a passion for public mental health and emotional wellbeing, community engagement, and social justice. This position will start briefly as a part-time consultant with potential for full-time work. 

About us:

Visible Hands Collaborative’s mission is to develop an institute of training and facilitation in the Integrative Community Therapy method. This is a form of guided large group dialogue for communities to enhance social networks, address emotional challenges, share resources, and develop emotional solidarity. Our vision is to train and support ICT facilitators nationwide to grow and nurture sustainable community support for historically marginalized and traumatized groups with significant barriers to mental healthcare. Find more information at www.visiblehandscollaborative.org. 

Qualifications and Requirements: 

• Degree in public mental health, social work or other health related discipline
• Demonstrated program management and supervisory experience
• Demonstrated understanding of group therapy
• Demonstrated experience working with communities and knowledge of related resources
• Must be willing to travel
• THIS IS A TEMPORARY ROLE. THE CANDIDATE MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR FULL-TIME POSITION WITH GROWTH OF THE ORGANIZATION.

Duties:

• Work with program director to maintain a strong vision for the direction of the program
• Work with board and legal consultants to establish non-profit status
• Work with communications consultants to establish branding and messaging
• Establish and maintain community-based advisory boards and community partnerships
• Pro-actively partner with community organizations, community mental health providers and funders
• Work with program director to lead design and delivery of ICT facilitation services and training initiatives
• Provide leadership to ICT program staff to assure goals and objectives are met, and oversee quality assurance in facilitation and training
• Develop programming for facilitators and trainers to refresh skills and maintain ICT network
• Manage budgets, approve expenditures and reconcile employee expense and travel expenses
• Oversee process of ICT handbook translation from Portuguese to English
• Develop social network and social media outreach strategies
• Identify and pursue new funding sources
• Find and work with partners to evaluate and research the method
• Additional responsibilities to pursue strategic goals as they arise

Compensation:

Hourly compensation at $33/hr for 20 hours per week. This role will likely last through May 2022. We are unable to offer benefits for temporary work. The candidate will become eligible if they become full-time staff.

Interested candidates: 

Please email resume and letter of interest to alice@visiblehandscollaborative.org 

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POSITION: Multiple Registered Dietician Roles
ORGANIZATION: Various Facilities via Dieticians on Demand 

To view the official job postings, click on each of the individual links below:

• Acute Care Dietitian at 93 bed facility in Potsdam, NY (3 month contract)
• Acute Care Dietitian at 120 bed facility in Newark, NY (3 month contract)
• Long Term Care Dietitian at 500 bed facility in Syracuse, NY (6 week contract with potential to extend)
• Long Term Care Dietitian at 160 bed facility in Batavia, NY (2 month contract)
• Long Term Care Dietitian at 85 bed facility in Roscoe, NY (up to 6 months)
• Long Term Care Dietitian at 120 bed facility in Mount Vernon, NY (3 month contract)

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POSITION: Epidemiologist
ORGANIZATION: Spectrum Health (Grand Rapids, MI)

The Healthier Communities Epidemiologist will support collaboratively conducting community health need assessments across a 10-county region with internal and external stakeholders. This will require knowledge and expertise of assessment principles, methodology, and best practice. This role will be responsible for advocating for the non-profit health system vision and regulatory needs within the various collaborations. 

The Epidemiologist will develop best-practice reference materials for assessment methods and evaluative work that will proactively provide guidance to stakeholders. Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and visualizing evaluative data related to the associated assessments. Develops reference materials describing key outputs and outcomes of the process to share with key stakeholders.

The Epidemiologist will be responsible for writing the community health need assessment and implementation strategy reports on behalf of in-system hospitals. This requires strong technical report writing experience and expertise. 

This role will also be responsible for evaluating the internal community health needs assessment processes to support continuous process improvement. Improvement opportunities will be collectively reviewed by multidisciplinary teams.

This role requires strong communication, facilitation, problem solving, and time management skills.

Essential Functions

• Performs or coordinates statistical/epidemiological analysis: Addresses variations through complex special cause investigations. Provides advanced statistical analysis to guide clinical process improvement decision-making. Provides exploratory, hypothesis-testing analyses of clinical, satisfaction and financial data. Prepares comprehensive research reports, executive summaries, presentation of key findings, literature review of scientific articles and recommendations resulting from research studies. Develops and establishes “replication” mechanism for statistical models.
• Supports ongoing development of performance measurement systems, including selection of critical measures, development of operational definitions, selection of appropriate data collection methodologies and development of reporting format.
• Serves as consultant in epidemiologic methods for measurement and clinical improvement activities
• Addresses variations in clinical processes by providing epidemiologic support for QI teams
• Provides prospective study design and analysis in areas related to system priorities.
• Coordinates data collection and data management processes, education of key resources in epidemiologic methods and project management.
• Supports system-wide education and training in epidemiologic studies and methods.
• Manages and coordinates several concurrent projects/investigations. Employs established project management techniques, tools and methodologies in managing projects.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent Advanced degree in epidemiology, biostatistics or related field.
• 3 years of relevant experience in an institutional health care environment. Required
• Prior experience in advanced epidemiologic methodology, quality improvement and continuous improvement methodologies and tools. Required
• Experience with: SAS, R, SPSS, etc.

To view the official job posting: Epidemiologist

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POSITION: Biostatistician Tenured/Tenure Track Faculty
ORGANIZATION: Ball State University

We seek faculty candidates with a doctorate in biostatistics or related discipline who have good interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively and congenially. Research areas of interest include but are not limited to chronic diseases, obesity, nutrition and precision nutrition, genetics, and infectious disease. Successful candidates should be skilled in developing and teaching quantitative courses to students with a range of aptitude and interest. Online teaching experience is desirable. Responsibilities will include developing courses, teaching graduate and undergraduate students, developing and maintaining a research program, mentoring students in design and statistical analysis, and service to the university and profession. Faculty will also contribute to a revised graduate program in health sciences with a specialization in biostatistics and epidemiology; experience in curriculum development is desirable. In addition, faculty will facilitate the development of a collaborative health science concentration with the new interdisciplinary undergraduate Data Science Bachelor of Science degree within the College of Science and Humanities. 

Rank will be considered at the assistant or associate professor level dependent on qualifications. For Assistant Professor candidates, we seek individuals with an earned doctorate or who are ABD with all degree requirements to be completed by August 15, 2022. Assistant Professor candidates should have independent teaching or teaching assistant experience and a beginning track record in scholarship with potential for external funding. For Associate Professor candidates, we seek faculty with earned doctorates who are currently serving as faculty and have excellent teaching records and an established research agenda with existing funding or its potential and record of publication. Tenure on hire can be considered for those already tenured. For either rank, we seek candidates able to contribute to interdisciplinary team science. Successful candidates are expected to work on the Ball State campus to allow full engagement with the department, school, campus, and community. 

We are interested in candidates who will excite and motivate students of diverse backgrounds, and who will contribute to a campus climate that supports equity, diversity, and inclusion. At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of our enduring values and informs all our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with credentials and experience. The position will begin August 15, 2022.

To view the official job posting: Faculty

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POSITION: Epidemiology Tenured/Tenure Track Faculty
ORGANIZATION: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

We are seeking to fill at least one tenure track position in social epidemiology. We seek outstanding candidates engaged in social epidemiology research with a focus on social determinants of health and/or health disparities research. We welcome candidates with a disciplinary focus that includes anti-racism research, who focus on populations that have been historically marginalized, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, people with disabilities, and LBGTQIA+ communities, and/or who have expertise conducting community engaged research with community partners in racially, ethnically, and economically diverse communities. 

We are also seeking to fill at least one tenure track position in environmental epidemiology. The UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health is home to the NIEHS-funded Center for Environmental Health and Susceptibility, an NIEHS-funded T32 that supports multiple pre- and post-doctoral scholars, and multiple investigators with NIEHS, EPA, and CDC-funded research projects. We seek exceptional candidates conducting environmental epidemiology research in areas including, but not limited to, environmental justice, climate change, chemical exposures, air pollution, radiation, water contaminants, and disasters, as well as development of novel methods of study design, conduct, and analysis. Candidates who additionally have experience in community engaged research are especially encouraged to apply.

As members of the Department of Epidemiology at UNC, the new faculty members would be expected to develop independently funded research portfolios. They would be expected to serve as academic advisors to doctoral-level epidemiology students and contribute to teaching courses in social and/or environmental epidemiology.

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in Epidemiology or a closely related field or equivalent that prepares for a career conducting independent research, high-quality teaching, and mentoring students in the broadly defined fields of social and environmental epidemiology.

Candidates for the rank of Assistant Professor must demonstrate potential to become independent investigators and teachers. Candidates for the rank of Associate Professor must have a strong record of scholarship with experience as a principal investigator or collaborators on epidemiology research studies, and experience in graduate student advising and teaching. Candidates for the rank of Full Professor must have obtained national or international recognition and must have demonstrated sustained and high-quality accomplishment in teaching, and sustained excellence in either research or public health practice. In addition, candidates must have demonstrated sustained contributions in professional and public health service. Candidates must have consistently secured independent major grant awards as principal- and co-investigator.

All applications should be sent electronically to the attention of Dr. Audrey Pettifor at the following website: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/222380. Applicants should provide a cover letter describing their qualifications, a curriculum vitae, contact information for at least three professional references and three in press or published manuscripts.

To view the official job posting: Faculty

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POSITION: Supervisory Social Science Analyst (Division Director)
ORGANIZATION: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

This position is located in the Department of Health And Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.

This position is located within the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality (CBHSQ), Office of the Director of the Division of Surveillance and Data Collection.

As a Supervisory Social Science Analyst (Division Director), you will use your knowledge of and experience with managing and directing programs to optimize business results and customer experience by:

1. Plans, manages, organizes and directs all programs, surveys and research and related dissemination activities.
2. Represents the Division in dealing and negotiating with individuals representing other components of CBHSQ, SAMHSA and DHHS; other Federal agencies; State and local public health departments, and national and international health organizations; professional and voluntary health organizations; and public interest groups.
3. The Division Director is a recognized leader in the field serving as a consultant and advisor, and based on personal expertise provides scientific and technical consultation in all program areas.

Salary: $148,484 – $176,300 per year
Pay scale & grade: GS 15
Location: Rockville, MD
Application Deadline: February 25, 2022

To view the official job posting: Supervisory Social Science Analyst 

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POSITION: Industrial Hygienist (Several Vacancies – Recent Graduate)
ORGANIZATION: U.S. Department of Labor

Join the mission to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees while improving working conditions, advancing opportunities for profitable employment and assuring work-related benefits and rights!  This position conducts work place inspections and assesses employee exposure to health hazards as part of OSHA’s mission to ensure that workers are provided with safe and healthful workplaces. Your work has an immediate positive effect on employee’s lives!

This Position is located in U.S. DOL, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION.  

Position is inside the bargaining unit and requires pre-employment physical and a valid drivers license. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if funding becomes available.

Duties at the GS-7 Level – 

• Participates as a member of an inspection team and assists in planning for the inspection. May conduct a limited segment of a major inspection or a small investigation where the hazard and exposures are predictable in advance.
• Conducts research and studies records and files covering mishaps, injuries, and illnesses.
• Assists in the documentation of conducted portions of investigations to help support a legally sufficient case. Takes photographs and videos of apparent violations of occupational safety and health standards.
• Responds to requests for information on OSHA policies, regulations, and programs.

Duties at the GS-9 Level –

• Assists in assessing the quality and uniformity of the state inspection program. Interviews state officials in order to identify real of potential problems.
• Assists in conducting state plan monitoring and evaluation by analyzing select portions of plan changes, programs, procedures, inspections, citations, and reports to determine compliance with approved occupational safety standards and programs.
• Evaluates inspection records, assists in conducting Complaint Against State Program Administration (CASPA) investigations, and prepares select reports. Participates in re-inspections
• of workplaces previously inspected by state compliance personnel.
• Assists in planning and conducting portions of or limited inspections or compliance reviews of private businesses and worksites whose operations are generally characterized by the presence of moderately stable, low-risk processes and some higher hazards and unsafe working conditions.
• Writes complete and legally sufficient case files documenting all inspection procedures, interviews, sampling, identified hazards, and corrective actions.
• Assists in conducting or may conduct opening and closing conferences with management officials, employees, and labor representatives regarding enforcement findings and applicable occupational safety and health policies and regulations.

Salary: $46,712 – $74,281 per year
Pay scale & grade: GS 07 – 09
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Application Deadline: February 28, 2022

To view the official job posting: Industrial Hygienist

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POSITION: Workforce Development Specialist (Several vacancies – Recent Graduate)
ORGANIZATION: U.S. Department of Labor

This position is located in the U. S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Chicago Regional Office.

This position is inside the bargaining unit.

Appointee must sign a DOL Pathways Recent Graduate Program Participant Agreement.

The entire duration of the Recent Graduate Appointment constitutes a trial period.

The incumbent will serve as a Workforce Development Specialist, GS-0142-09, to perform the following duties, in a developmental capacity. Duties and responsibilities are essentially the same as the target position, GS-0142-12, except for the major differences involving the incumbent’s supervisory controls, guidelines and complexity in day-today assignments. The supervisor will review the incumbent’s effectiveness and overall progression toward the full performance level. Promotion of the incumbent to the full performance level is at the discretion of the supervisor and is based upon an acceptable level of performance, availability of higher-level work and availability of funds.

 

Workforce Development Specialist; GS-0142-12: Develops comprehensive knowledge of ETA programs and applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and ETA standard operating procedures; manages a grant portfolio within assigned program area of moderate to high complexity, scope, and impact, and conducts the day-to-day grant management for the grants within his/her portfolio. Performs analyses of grant-related data, policy and program issues and applied problem-solving techniques to address issues.

Ensures grantees deliver agreed upon products and services, achieve negotiated performance outcomes, and operate in accordance with programmatic, administrative, and budgetary requirements.

Conducts on-site compliance monitoring reviews and Enhanced Desk Monitoring Reviews of grantees to: evaluate the grantee’s progress towards meeting the goals specified in the grant agreement with DOL ETA; assess the quality of the program and services; ensure that grant activities are being conducted in compliance with the grant management and applicable Federal regulations.

Provides technical assistance to grantees to assist them in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the grant by applying problem solving techniques to address deficiencies.

Effectively utilizes grant management systems in accordance with established protocols; maintains grant files and adheres to grant management documentation requirements established in Employment and Training Orders.

Salary: $60,840 – $79,093 per year
Pay scale & grade: GS 09
Location: Chicago, IL
Application Deadline: March 1, 2022

To view the official job posting: Workforce Development Specialist 

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POSITION: Program Analyst
ORGANIZATION: U.S. Department of Labor

This position is located within the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP), Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC), Performance Management Branch. The mission of the Division is developing, establishing and implementing policies, regulations and procedures necessary for the administration of benefit provisions of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) of 2000 (public Law 106-398).

Location will be determined once selection(s) is made. Salary posted reflects pay range for all locations. Once the selection has been made, the salary will be set in accordance with the selectee’s location.

This position is inside the bargaining unit.

Additional vacancies may be filled using this announcement.

Relocation/PCS funds are not available.

Duties:

Performs research, analysis, assessments, and related activities required to effectively establish and maintain audit requirements, processes and procedures to ensure Central Bill Processing contactor adherence to DEEOIC medical bill policies and procedures and practices. Examines abnormal billing trends to determine if they appear to be fraudulent and identify potential areas of fraud, waste and abuse. Triage allegations of healthcare fraud by medical professionals or other medical facilities. Performs quality assurance measures and develops queries and statistical parameters to support pattern recognition that may indicate fraudulent activity. Drafts audit/investigative reports summarizing evidence, audit activities, and findings. Assist management with any OIG investigation of improper requests for payment and Improper payments.  Works with the Payment Systems Manager and National Office Fiscal Operations Specialist in communicating repayment actions and recovery strategies.

Salary: $94,373 – $150,703 per year
Pay scale & grade: GS 13
Location: Negotiable after selection
Application Deadline: March 1, 2022

To view the official job posting: Program Analyst

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POSITION: Workers’ Compensation Claims Examiner (8 vacancies- Recent Graduate)
ORGANIZATION: U.S. Department of Labor

This position is located in the Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP), Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC).

This position is 100% telework eligible.

This position is inside the bargaining unit.

Appointee must sign a DOL Pathways Recent Graduate Program Participant Agreement.

The entire duration of the Recent Graduate Appointment constitutes a trial period.

The mission of the DEEOIC is to administer the benefits provisions of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). The EEOICPA provides compensation and medical benefits forcovered workers who sustain certain employment-related illnesses as a result of exposure to beryllium, ionizing radiation, and other hazards unique to nuclear weapons production and testing.

Relocation/PCS funds are not authorized.

Salary posted reflects nationwide locality pay range. Once the selection has been made, the salary will be set per the selectee’s home worksite.

Selections can be made at any advertised grade(s).

Additional selections may be made using this announcement.

Major duties of this position includes but are not limited to:

• Conducts fact-finding to properly gather, assess, and adjudicate claims of occupational illnesses arising under the Act. Determines the proper disposition of claims and drafts a recommended decision that is subject to review by the supervisor or higher-graded specialist.
• Applies knowledge of DEEOIC laws, regulations, and policies to assigned cases selected for training and developmental purposes.
• Adjudicates a variety of factual and medical issues under technical direction of supervisor. Properly analyzes all medical evidence for which there are established precedents; frequently coordinates with stakeholders in gathering or clarifying information; and makes determinations on claims for benefits.
• Maintains working relationships with claimants (current/former employees and/or survivors) and their representative(s), employers, medical providers, and other sources to obtain missing or supplemental medical and employment documents and to gather or clarify information.
• Requests and evaluates occupational radiation dose reconstruction provided by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), under technical direction of supervisor.
• Performs fact-finding, drafts defining questions for presentation to physicians in cases involving the need for supplemental medical information, and resolves common issues pertaining to medical documentation contained in claims.
• Drafts recommended decisions and determines lump-sum payments and medical benefits payable under EEOICPA provisions subject to review by the supervisor. Utilizes knowledge of workers’ compensation laws, legislation, and precedents to carefully gather and weigh factual evidence, determine the degree of disability, and ensure recommended decisions comply with established regulations.
• Assists in processing claims that are remanded by FAB. Assists in taking appropriate follow-up actions, which involves screening the case to determine if new or revised evidence is accounted for; contacting stakeholders to obtain corrected or supplemental documentation to support the claim; preparing and resubmitting recommended adjudication and calculating appropriate lump-sum payments and medical benefits; and returning the claim to FAB for final adjudication.
• Provides technical assistance to claimants and/or their representatives on eligibility for benefits. May participate in meetings with stakeholders for the purpose of resolving conventional issues as it pertains to claims development and adjudication.

*At the GS-07 and GS-09 assignments are developmental; as the incumbent progresses, the assignments become more difficult and complex at the GS-11 and GS-12 full journeyman.

Salary: $44,740 – $87,395 per year
Pay scale & grade: GS 07 – 09
Location: Negotiable after selection
Application Deadline: March 2, 2022

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POSITION: Medical Technologist
ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The incumbent provides advice and consultation based upon expert knowledge of quality practices in clinical laboratory services (including biological, serological, biophysical, pathological, microbiological, chemical, hematological, and other examinations of materials derived from the human body), as well as administrative and personnel requirements, record keeping, equipment maintenance, quality control, and quality assurance.

• Recognizes and defines testing problems and evaluates methods for solution.
• Develops and implements the use of protocols for performance and test and evaluation of results.
• Evaluates the quality of NHANES laboratory services and adequacy of equipment, personnel, and working accommodations through onsite inspections and/or review of reports.
• Assesses laboratory needs and explores sources and methods of obtaining necessary resources.
• Assures compliance with quality control and proficiency testing programs.
• Plans for and implements laboratory improvement programs and reviews record keeping.

Salary: $83,755 – $108,886 per year
Pay scale & grade: GS 12
Location: Atlanta, GA
Application Deadline: February 24, 2022

To view the official job posting: Medical Technologist

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POSITION: Public Health Analyst
ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The incumbent will plan, manage, and/or evaluate complex public health program(s), projects, and/or study activities. Conducts short and long term planning, program development, policy and program analysis, and program evaluations.

• Serves as an analyst responsible for planning, managing, and evaluating large public health program(s), projects, and/or study activities.
• Establishes program standards, policies, strategies, goals, and evaluation plans in conjunction with senior staff.
• Collects and interprets data and information from a variety of sources and prepares recommendations accordingly.
• Researches various sources and references and responds to inquiries and writes issue and background papers, a variety of reports, program policies, proposals, and other substantive program documentation.
• Serves as liaison, committee member, or similar point of contact with internal and external representatives.

Salary: $83,755 – $108,886 per year
Pay scale & grade: GS 12
Location: Atlanta, GA
Application Deadline: February 27, 2022

To view the official job posting: Public Health Analyst

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POSITION: Epidemiologist (Bilingual)
ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Serve as an epidemiologist responsible for carrying out a full range of complex epidemiologic and surveillance activities. Responsible for providing technical consultation and assistance to Federal, State, local and other health agencies concerning various complex epidemiology projects.

As a Epidemiologist (Bilingual), you will:

• Proficient in reading, writing and speaking French language.
• Identify and analyze public health issues and their impact on public policies or scientific studies or surveys.
• Analyze study or project implementation procedures for improvement to develop more viable implementation procedures and coordinate with staff to make needed changes.
• Consult on, monitor, and measure the outcome of assigned programs through studies that evaluate the effectiveness of subject activities in meeting the needs of program participants.
• Plan and carry out quality control programs and select appropriate epidemiologic methods to be used in quality control analysis.
• Provide advice and assistance in the development and implementation of procedures, methods and strategies for obtaining and using scientific date which describe the results of a scientific project or study.
• Evaluate a project or study data collection, quality control and/or data utilizations methods.
• Provide scientific advice and technical assistance to various public, private, and/or nonprofit health and/or health-related agencies and organizations for specific complex programs or issues.
• Prepare comprehensive reports of national surveillance system analyses which include discussion of substantive health issues and research objectives; assessment of the adequacy and quality of data used in the analyses; and explanation of the methodologies, results, and relevance to health issues as they relate to the epidemiological problem under study.
• Participate in the syntheses of social science and epidemiologic data to be applied toward designing effective prevention programs and practice guidelines.

Salary: $99,595 – $129,472 per year
Pay scale & grade: GS 13
Location: Atlanta, GA
Application Deadline: March 9, 2022

To view the official job posting: Epidemiologist (Bilingual)

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POSITION: Deputy Director for Program, Science, and Strategy
ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The Deputy Director for Program, Science, and Strategy (DDPSS) is a key member of the Center for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support (CSTLTS) Director’s Executive Leadership Team. The DDPSS functions as the primary source for programmatic and managerial guidance to all organizational components of CSTLTS and participates fully with the Director in the overall management of the organization, including formulating and implementing the organization’s goals, objectives, and plans. The incumbent serves as a confidential advisor to the Director on all matters related to program planning and makes implementing decisions after overall policy has been set by the Director.

Major Duties:

• Responsible for providing executive-level technical, programmatic, and managerial leadership and guidance for the center to further the CSTLTS mission to improve community health outcomes by strengthening state, tribal, local, and territorial health agencies.
• Serves as primary liaison to coordinate activities with national public health organizations, other related agencies, and jurisdictional health departments, managing sensitive activities with management, subject matter experts and subordinate staff, and interacts with comparable offices in other Agencies, professional groups, and partners on Center and Agency programs.
• Possesses highly specialized and cross-cutting experience and knowledge of state, tribal, local, and territorial health departments (STLT), public health science and programs and program implementation, public health policies, public health program management and intergovernmental affairs.
• Interacts with comparable offices in other Agencies, professional groups, and STLT partners on Center and Agency programs.
• Responsible for consulting, monitoring, and measuring the outcomes of programs through studies which evaluate effectiveness of project activities in meeting the defined needs of the Center and Agency for domestic public health implications.
• Responsible for shaping programs, policies, scientific and strategic direction, and plans for the Center.

Salary: $176,300 – $226,300 per year
Pay scale & grade: RF 00
Location: Atlanta, GA
Application Deadline: March 17, 2022

To view the official job posting: Deputy Director for Program, Science, and Strategy