Basic Requirements:

Bachelor’s or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained.

Specialized Experience:

GS-14: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience refers to full-time work, while part-time roles are considered on a prorated basis. Qualifying specialized experience includes:

1. Implementing elements of One Health programming at the global, regional and national levels in low and middle-income countries; AND
2. Coordinating with a wide range of stakeholders on public health, emergency response, or One Health programs including host country governments or private sector organizations, research organizations, academia, international or local Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), civil society, communities, and multilateral organizations working in low or middle-income countries; AND
3. Working with One Health-related project design or management in low or middle-income countries; AND
4. Implementing One Health programming in low or middle-income countries overseas using strategy, policy, and planning.

Please note that qualifying specialized work experience may have been gained through a variety of activities, including residence, study, teaching, business or commercial activities, military service, newspaper work, military or civil government activities, missionary or international relief work, or other foreign work experience. Make sure to document your experience thoroughly in your resume.

Experience includes both paid and unpaid activities, such as volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work provides training and experience that can translate directly to paid employment. Qualifying experience, including volunteer experience, that aligns with the duties of this position will be considered.