Clarification from the agency

You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. Foreign nationals or legal permanent residents are not eligible for consideration. This is a 21st Century Cures Act authority announcement. Traditional federal rules regarding rating, ranking, and veterans' preference do not apply.

• Leads and collaborates across multiple FDA program areas, other federal agencies, and country/region-specific regulatory authorities to address complex scientific and/or operational objectives.
• Serves as an in-country agency focal point for international programs and interactions with foreign counterpart regulatory agencies, international organizations, foreign embassies, other host government officials, Health and Human Services, and other US Government (USG) components.
• Builds, maintains, and enhances effective working relationships with foreign officials during deliberations and negotiations on subjects of great sensitivity and controversy.
• Serves as an Agency expert and works closely with senior policy-level officials and technical specialists from other USG regulatory agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA), Department of State, and the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on best practices in areas of controversy or those having widespread national or international implications.
• Serves as the Office Director designee, as assigned, on agency and international committees, councils, and work groups, and on external advisory committees.
• Participates as an Office/agency representative in meetings with various organizations, institutions, and agencies, including the Pan American Health Organization, National Regulatory Authorities, non-governmental organizations, industry, and academia.
• Uses limited information to solve a variety of complex problems, with demonstrated sensitivity and timely decision-making.
• Advises the Office Director and senior OGPS officials in formulating and developing Office-level strategic and tactical plans, programs, initiatives, objectives, goals, priorities, and legislative initiative recommendations.
• Oversees the administration of FDA agreements with foreign representatives.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with relevant government ministries, and appropriate non-governmental organizations, in the country or regions, or International Office.
• Provides high-level counsel, advice and recommendations regarding all FDA regulated products and programs.
• Oversees the daily functions of the office in-country, managing and directing al administrative functions, including personnel actions.
• Synthesizes information from internal and external sources to develop action plans to address program issues and avoid future challenges.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment within the competitive service.
• Direct Deposit: You will be required to have all federal salary payments electronically deposited into a bank account with a financial institution of your choice.
• FDA participates in e-Verify: All new hires must complete the I-9 form; this information will be processed through e-Verify to determine your employment eligibility. If a discrepancy arises, you must take affirmative steps to resolve the matter.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service. Please go to http://www.sss.gov for more information.
• Financial Disclosure may be required.
• Ethics Clearance may be required.
• Background Investigation Requirement: All employees must pass a security investigation. Failing to pass the background check may be grounds for removal or legal action. If hired, you may be subject to additional investigations at a later time.
• Certification of Accuracy: All information concerning eligibility and qualification is subject to investigation and verification. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, or appropriate legal action.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug testing upon hiring.
• Appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative applicant drug test result.
• Probationary periods are required for new employees appointed to competitive service positions for the first time; or reinstated employees who return after a break in service of 30-days or more and who have not completed a probationary period.
• Top Secret Clearance is required.
• Selectees for temporary/term assignments may begin and remain stateside until all required clearances and training (security, medical and applicable training) are completed before being deployed to an overseas location.
• A Statement of Understanding is required to be signed by the selected candidate indicating they understand the terms and conditions of this temporary appointment.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Supervisory Public Health Advisor position which falls under the 0685 occupational Series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 07/06/2026:

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Experience that provide knowledge of organizational, operational, and programmatic concepts and practices applied by public, private, or nonprofit agencies and organizations engaged in public health or other health-related activities. Knowledge of the methods, processes, and techniques used to develop and deliver public health or health-related programs in State and local settings. Knowledge of a specialized public health program. Knowledge of, and skill in, the application of administrative or analytical methods and techniques necessary for working within the framework of a public health or related organization and carrying out specific program functions. Skill in oral and written communications, gathering and conveying information, making oral presentations, and preparing reports, correspondence, and other written materials.

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Education/Relevant Years of Experience: Applicants must meet one of the following education and/or relevant years of experience combinations to qualify for the Supervisory Public Health Advisor, AD-0685-00, Band E position (GS-15 equivalent):

• Bachelor's degree AND six (6) years of comparable work providing advice and assistance to State and local governments, and to various public, non-profit, and private agencies and organizations on matters relating to the improvement of their public health activities.
• Master's degree AND five (5) years of comparable work providing advice and assistance to State and local governments, and to various public, non-profit, and private agencies and organizations on matters relating to the improvement of their public health activities.
• Doctorate degree AND three (3) years of comparable work providing advice and assistance to State and local governments, and to various public, non-profit, and private agencies and organizations on matters relating to the improvement of their public health activities.
• MD/DO/DDS/DPM/DVM degree AND three (3) years of comparable work providing advice and assistance to State and local governments, and to various public, non-profit, and private agencies and organizations on matters relating to the improvement of their public health activities.
• No Qualifying degree - Nine (9) years of comparable work providing advice and assistance to State and local governments, and to various public, non-profit, and private agencies and organizations on matters relating to the improvement of their public health activities.

• Competitive candidates will have earned an advanced scientific, management, or social science degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary officials or groups.
• Priority will be placed on candidates with recent management experience in driving continual improvement and change management.
• Must have strong knowledge of FDA policies, procedures, and statutory authorities as well as an understanding of how products are regulated by foreign counterparts.
• Candidate should demonstrate an extensive understanding of global health policy, diplomatic and foreign affairs and demonstrate an ability to work with the Department of State on the management and administration of offices within U.S. Embassies.
• Ability to drive collaboration, empower staff, provide expert advice and consultation, coordinate program activities and spearhead important program initiatives.
• Ability to formulate objectives and priorities and implement plans consistent with the long-term interests of the Agency.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. This is a Title 21 announcement. Traditional rating and ranking of applications, and veterans' preference does not apply to this vacancy.

If you are referred to the hiring manager for consideration, you may be further evaluated based on an interview; review of requested work samples, writing samples, most recent performance evaluation(s), or professional references; or results of an oral presentation or work-related test.
Failure to comply with any of the additional assessment requirements will result in removal from further consideration.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Resume: At a minimum, your resume should list the position title, employer name, start and end dates (including month and year), salary (or grade and step), hours worked per week, and a list of duties performed or accomplishments, for EACH position listed. A CV (curriculum vitae) may not contain enough information to meet these resume requirements.

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Your two (2) page RESUME showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (VA)
• Other supporting documentation not listed above
• Resume
• SF-15
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

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