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.

- The Epidemiologist serves as the agency authority and participates 
with scientific and program consultants in various aspects of study 
or design processes, including conducting searches or reviews of 
existing literature and data in a scientific area. 
- These positions are located in various geographical locations 
throughout the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

All supporting documentation for this announcement must received 
at the time the application is submitted to receive consideration 
for the position(s).  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. 
- 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 or locations.
- This announcement is being used to create an inventory of 
qualified applicants for Epidemiologist positions and will 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. Applicants that are among the best qualified 
will be referred to the selecting official for consideration as 
requests to fill vacancies are processed by the Human Resources 
Center.  The first cut-off date for you to be referred 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. 
- Term appointments may be extended up to a maximum of four years 
based on the needs of the agency without further competition.  
- Temporary promotions may be extended up to five years based on
the needs of the agency without further competition.
- Supervisory Position:  This vacancy announcement may be used 
to fill supervisory positions.
-Research Position:  Some positions may be 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: May be authorized 
- Recruitment incentive: May be authorized
- Relocation incentive: May be authorized
- Travel required: yes; as required ny the position.
- A financial disclosure statement may be required upon 
employement.  
Click here for additional information.

Overseas Assignments: Overseas assignments are for two years 
and a rotational agreement must be signed. The assignment may be 
extended based on the needs of the agency.

This position is 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.
Medical clearances are required for selectee and all family 
members before being posted overseas.  Inability to secure 
clearances for overseas duty will result in termination of 
appointment to position.
Citizens or permanent residents of the host country are not 
eligible for consideration.
Current permanent status CDC employees will be processed using 
the appropriate temporary promotion or other temporary assignment 
authority for permanent employees CDC.  The selectee will have 
statutory return rights to their permanent CDC position title, 
series, and grade once the temporary assignment is completed.
Other current permanent status Federal employees will be hired 
on a term appointment.  There are no statutory return rights.  The 
selectee may be subsequently considered for permanent assignment 
within CDC once the temporary assignment is completed.
All other selectees (e.g. reinstatement eligibles, veterans, 
persons with disabilities, etc.) will be hired through a term-
appointment.  Subsequent employment for CDC positions 
must be through the appropriate competitive process or special 
employment program hiring authorities.
Additional information on living and traveling abroad may be 
found at www.state.gov.

• The first cut-off date will be February 2, 2009.
• See SPECIAL NOTES above for Key Requirements for this position.