Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Laboratory Systems and Response, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 50 applications have been received or on the closing date, whichever is first. Candidates may be eligible to receive Title 38 Physician and Dentist Pay (PDP), PDP (Base Pay + Market Pay) will be set based on the area of medical specialty of the selectee.
Duties
As a Physician (Public Health), you will: Serve as a subject matter expert on Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) requirements and diagnostic testing, offering technical assistance, regulatory interpretation, and decision support to ensure compliance with quality standards. Analyze proficiency testing results, quality control data, incident reports, and laboratory performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and meet regulatory requirements. Ensure staff competency assessments, ongoing education, and professional development activities meet CLIA and CDC standards for laboratory operations. Review and evaluate method verification and validation documentation for high complexity laboratory testing to confirm adherence to CLIA requirements and ensure test accuracy and reliability.
Education
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov. Note: Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application. Education was completed successfully before the applicant can be appointed.
How you will be evaluated
Resumes must not exceed two (2) pages in length. Application requirements are clearly stated in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Failure to submit a resume and any other required documentation identified in this announcement will result in removal from further consideration. Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS. In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public. Note: This vacancy will be filled through OPM's Direct Hire Authority. Veterans' Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to positions filled under this announcement. Please click here for more information on OPM's Authorization of Direct Hire authority" Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be referred for consideration in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management direct hire guidelines. Veteran's Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures. Selections made under this announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the civil service. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Clinical Knowledge and Skills Compliance Customer Service Data Analysis and Interpretation Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Technical Credibility To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12994703