Standards
Public Health Program Specialist Series, 0685
Associated Group Standard
Use the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions for this series in conjunction with the Individual Occupational Requirements described below.
Individual Occupational Requirements
Undergraduate and Graduate Education:
For GS-5/7:
Major study -- any field.
For GS-9/11:
Major study -- public health or other field of study with course work directly related to the work of the position to be filled.
OR
General Experience
(for GS-5 positions): Experience that provided evidence that the applicant has the potential to learn and perform public health program work, including the abilities to:
Collect and evaluate facts.
Interpret and apply guidelines and specifications.
Use analytical methods and processes to draw conclusions.
Express ideas and concepts orally, in writing, and by numeric and graphic means.
Deal effectively with people.
Specialized Experience
(for positions above GS-5): Experience that provided:
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.
Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
Public Health Advisor positions -- providing advice and assistance to State and local governments, and to various public, nonprofit, and private agencies and organizations on matters relating to the improvement of their public health activities.
Public Health Analyst positions -- conducting studies and performing other analytical work related to the planning, development, organization, administration, evaluation, and delivery of public health programs.
