U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Public Notice for Direct Hire (Medical Occupations) - Pharmacist
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Job Description
- Req#: 794761500
- GS-11/12:
- 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, Ph.D., Pharm.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
- GS-12 Additional Requirements:
- At least 1 year of professional pharmacy experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service such as providing pharmacology and pharmacy knowledge to the review and analysis of cardiovascular disease interventions involving pharmacies or pharmacists.
- GS-13/14/15:
- Education: Doctoral degree in Pharmacy that is recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained, AND
- Licensure: Licensed to practice pharmacy in a State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory, AND
- GS-13 Additional Requirements:
- At least 1 year of professional pharmacy experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service such as making decisions on prior authorizations and appeals for medication; analyzing performance and recommending approaches and methods designed to enhance productivity and performance; and/or establishing program goals and objectives for a pharmacy unit.
- GS-14 Additional Requirements:
- At least 1 year of professional pharmacy experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service such as leading pharmacy and medical commodities responsible for pharmaceuticals and other medical commodities.
- GS-15 Additional Requirements:
- At least 1 year of professional pharmacy experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service such as reviewing and analyzing data to assure that all pharmaceuticals that may be purchased are in accordance with regulations and meet accepted standards for safety, efficacy, and quality; conducting assessments of pharmaceutical manufacturing, storage and distribution networks; and/or coordinating, planning, implementing, and evaluating emergency pharmaceutical procurement and distribution activities.
As a global leader in public health & health promotion, CDC is the agency Americans trust with their lives. In addition to our everyday work, each CDC employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other CDC programs and activities while colleagues respond. Join our team to use your talent, training, & passion to help CDC continue as the world's premier public health organization. Visit www.cdc.govDuties
The CDC utilizes Direct/Expedited Hire Authorities to fill vacancies in a variety of occupations. This vacancy is a REPOSITORY of applications. Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level of the position. Applications may be periodically referred to hiring managers both during the open period and after the closing date. Because of the large number of applications anticipated, applicants' status will not be updated.
This public notice will be used to fill the positions listed below at multiple grade levels and locations.Requirements
Due to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) process enhancement to use Shared Certificates throughout the Agency, some of the requirements below may differ:
Qualifications
Medical Requirements (All grades):
Applicants must be able to distinguish basic colors.
Basic Qualification Requirements:Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps), as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Promotion potential: Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your meeting qualifications and time-in-grade requirements, demonstrated ability to perform the higher-level duties, the continuing need for the higher-level duties, and administrative approval. Promotion to the next grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.- GS-11/12:
About the company
The United States Department of Health and Human Services, also known as the Health Department, is a cabinet-level executive branch department of the U.S. federal government with the goal of protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. Its motto is "Improving the health, safety, and well-being of America". Before the separate federal Department of Education was created in 1979, it was called the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.