What exciting opportunities await you at CDC?  

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
(CDC) is the agency Americans trust with their 
lives.  As a global leader in public health, CDC 
is the nation's premier health promotion, 
prevention, and preparedness agency. Whether we 
are protecting the American people from public 
health threats, researching emerging diseases, 
or mobilizing public health programs with our 
domestic and international partners, we rely on 
our employees to make a real difference in the 
health and well-being of people here and around 
the world.  

CDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

- Medical Officers provide advice and administer, supervise, or 
perform professional and scientific work in one or more medical 
specialty. 
- These positions are located in various geographical locations 
throughout the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

All supporting documentation for this Direct-Hire announcement 
must received at the time the application is submitted to 
receive consideration for this position.  Check 
to see what documents are required in the How 
To Apply section of the announcement.  If 
required documents are not submitted in 
accordance with these requirements, you will not 
be considered.

SPECIAL NOTES:
-  This position is being announced for multiple 
locations and multiple grades. You must 
specifically identify all locations and all 
grades for which you desire consideration.  You 
will receive consideration only for locations 
and/or grades indicated in your online 
application.
-  Be sure to apply only for locations for which 
you will accept an offer of employment.  If you 
are offered employment, it will be for only one 
of the locations you indicated in your online 
application.  That is, you will not be offered a 
choice of locations.  By submitting an application
under this announcement, you will be agreeing to these 
conditions.
-Although this announcement is advertised for multiple duty 
locations, and grade levels, it is not intended to convey any 
implication nor expectation that positions will be filled at all 
grade levels.
- This announcement may be used to fill 
additional authorized vacancies.
-This announcement is being used to create an inventory of qualified 
applicants for Medical Officer positions and may be used to fill 
immediate and future needs. Applicants are encouraged to apply 
early in order to maximize their employment opportunities.  Your 
application will remain in the inventory of tentatively qualified 
applicants. There will be several cut-off dates established during 
the open period of this announcement which will be used to create 
referral lists.  The first cut-off  date will be February 2, 2009.  
Thereafter, additional referral lists will be generated throughout 
the open period as vacancies occur. If further evaluation or 
interviews are required, you will be contacted.  
 Supervisory Position :  This vacancy announcement may be 
used to fill Medical Officers, Supervisory Medical Officers or Lead 
Medical Officers.
- Research Position :  Some positions maybe filled as  
research positions.  Candidates should include all 
pertinent information regarding their research 
accomplishments, e.g. list of publications and 
presentations.
- Promotion Potential:  Some positions may have promotion 
potential based upon properly classified duties.  
Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and 
is based on you 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.
- Bargaining Unit position:  No
- Moving expenses authorized: May be authorized
- Travel required: Yes; as required by position
- A financial disclosure statement may be 
required.  Click here for additional 
information.

- In addition to the normal salary range, when 
applicable requirements are met, this position 
may provide additional compensation through one 
or more of the following:  Physicians 
Special Pay, Physicians and Dentists Pay under 
Title 38 (PDP), Recruitment or Relocation Incentive.

- Vacancies filled under this announcement will
utilize OPM's Direct Hire Authority.  The "rule of three",
Veterans' preference, and traditional rating and ranking 
of applicants do not apply to positions filled under
Direct Hire Authority.
- For more information on OPM's authorization of 
Direct Hire Authority, please visit, http://www.opm.gov/employ/direct_hire/index.asp.

Overseas Assignments: Employees selected 
to serve on an overseas assignment are assigned 
for two years and must sign a rotational 
agreement. The assignment and term appointment may be extended based 
on the needs of the agency without further competition.  Subsequent 
employment for CDC positions must be through the 
appropriate competitive process or special 
employment program hiring authorities.


These position are eligible for special pay 
allowances (e.g., post differential, housing, 
relocation, etc.)
 Immunizations are required and will be 
administered by the CDC before relocating 
overseas.
Mmedical clearances are required for selectee 
and all family members befor being posted overseas.  
Inability to secure medical clearances for overseas duty will result 
in termination of appointment to the position.
Citizens or permanent residents of the host country are not 
eligible for consideration. 
Additional information on living and 
traveling abroad may be found by clicking here.

• Must be U.S. citizen.
• The first cut-off date will be February 2, 2009.