Telework eligibleFederal

Physician (Public Health)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Department of Health and Human Services

Medical Officer

Salary
$133,007–$172,915/year
Grade
14
Work location
Telework eligible · Atlanta, Georgia
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Oct 6, 2026
Apply by
Oct 20, 2026
Category
Medical Officer

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Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, National Center for Environmental Health, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 100 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(n) Physician (Public Health), you will: Provide support to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in public health research and analyses. Perform duties involving the evaluation of medical research or the identification of causes or sources of disease or disease outbreaks. Apply epidemiological principles and/or procedures to investigate, review, analyze, and/or determine the cause(s) of problems, situations, inconsistencies, and/or issues related to programmatic degradation or systemic or causal parameters. Research findings which impact significant public health programs, issues, problems, processes, and procedures and/or the transmission of other causation of disease or public health issues or situations. This position has 20% supervisory duties, candidates must also have demonstrated or shown the potential to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants should describe any previous experience or responsibilities which could be used in relation to the supervisory requirements of this position.

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.

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. Resume Requirement Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages in length. Basic Qualification Question As part of the application process, you must answer a question addressing whether you meet the Basic Requirement for this position, as described in this announcement. Minimum Qualification Question As part of the application process, you must answer a minimum qualification question addressing whether you meet the Specialized Experience required for this position, as described in this announcement. Your response must be supported by the experience documented in your resume. If your resume does not demonstrate the required Specialized Experience, you may be found not qualified. Assessment Process USA Hire Assessment You are required to complete a USA Hire assessment for this position. HR Resume Review Human Resource (HR) Specialists will review your resume to determine whether you meet the required Specialized Experience. Applicants who successfully pass all of the assessment(s) may be referred to the Hiring Manager for consideration. You must complete all required steps in the process, including submitting an application and resume and participating in the assessments, to be considered for this position. 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. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13036061

About this listing

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has 17 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Atlanta, Georgia. See all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $133,007 to $172,915 a year.

This announcement is open for 14 days, from Oct 6, 2026 to Oct 20, 2026. Among currently open Medical Officer postings, the typical advertised window is about 90 days.

Who can apply: the public (U.S. citizens), plus federal employees eligible for career transition programs. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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