FAQs
What are the basic qualifications required for this position?
The basic qualifications include a degree that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, or a combination of education and experience that is equivalent to a major in education or an appropriate subject-matter field.
What is the minimum experience required to qualify for the GS-13 grade level?
To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, which includes designing courses or online training programs for laboratory professionals, clinicians, or similar audiences and leading online training projects from start to finish.
Does volunteer experience count towards the qualifications?
Yes, volunteer experience, including that done through National Service programs and other organizations, can help build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and will be credited as qualifying experience.
What role does a Health Education Specialist play in public health emergency management?
Every CDC employee, including a Health Education Specialist, has a role in supporting public health emergency management through temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other CDC programs and activities while colleagues respond.
What types of training will I be involved in designing?
As a Health Education Specialist, you will be involved in designing courses or online training programs for laboratory professionals, clinicians, or similar external scientific or healthcare audiences.
What is the mission of the CDC?
The mission of the CDC is to protect the public's health by putting science into action to help populations stay healthy, fight disease, and mobilize public health programs both domestically and internationally.
Is there an opportunity for career growth within the CDC?
Yes, the CDC offers exciting and dynamic opportunities in public health with potential for career growth and global impact.
Where can I find more information about the CDC and this position?
You can find more information by visiting the CDC's official website at www.cdc.gov.