Director - Applied Epidemiology Staff

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We are hiring a Director for the Applied Epidemiology Staff to lead national food safety programs. In this senior role, you will report to OPHS leadership and oversee critical investigations into zoonotic and food hazards to actively prevent foodborne illnesses. You will guide farm-to-table risk assessments and antimicrobial resistance monitoring to ensure the safety of our nation's meat, poultry, Siluriformes, and processed egg products. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 or its equivalent in the federal service. Applicants are required to meet 4 out of 5 requirements listed below by the closing date of this announcement. (Note: This experience must be detailed in your resume by the announcement's closing date.) Demonstrated experience managing or developing a diverse team of subject matter experts (SMEs), including medical officers, epidemiologists, and/or senior scientists. May involve establishing accountability for high-quality results, delegating work, and providing formal and informal mentorship to build organizational capacity. Experience negotiating or collaborating with external partners (e.g., CDC, FDA, WHO, or state health departments) to link food production factors to human health outcomes. May include influencing industry leaders and academia on the control of zoonotic agents in the global food supply chain. Experience leading the transition of organizational workflows to incorporate advanced technologies, such as Whole Genome Sequencing (metagenomics) and Artificial Intelligence, for predictive risk modeling. May include translating complex surveillance data into actionable national prevention strategies to reduce foodborne illness. Experience contributing to the development and implementation of agency-wide epidemiological policy frameworks. May include aligning organizational goals with federal food safety regulations (such as those governing meat, poultry, and egg products) and providing executive-level advisory on zoonotic diseases and "One Health" approaches. Experience reviewing or validating scientific findings from national surveillance systems (e.g., NARMS) and outbreak investigations. May include ensuring the scientific quality and accuracy of technical reports released to international stakeholders. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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