Public Health Advisor

In order to qualify for the Public Health Advisor position which falls under the 0685 occupational Series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 06/25/2026: To be placed into a Cures position, candidates must meet the following criteria: Scientific, Technical, and Professional Fields Qualified and Outstanding Candidates Qualified applies to all candidates for Cures appointments. The FDA OTS will use the basic requirements defined in the OPM Qualification Standards as a baseline for comparing experience levels and other candidate attributes for relevant positions. Outstanding candidates can be defined by existing outstanding work experience, outstanding performance rating, or both. Minimum Years of Experience is the new standard, rather than specialized experience, for determining and validating a Title 21 candidate's band. This standard applies across all Title 21 positions.

Basic Qualification Requirements: Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Education: A bachelor's degree or higher in a major field of study in an academic field related to the public health or other field of study with course work directly related to the work of the position to be filled.

NOTE: Applicants must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications.

RELEVANT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: Applicants must meet one of the following education and relevant years of experience combinations to qualify for this AD-0685 Band D (GS-14 equivalent) position: A bachelor's degree and also have 5 years of relevant experience as follows: (1) highly skilled in developing Agency policies for risk management of imported products and promotion; and development of national and international standards, procedures, and guidance; (2) strong knowledge of FDA policies, procedures, and statutory authorities as well as an understanding of how products are regulated by foreign counterparts; (3) ability to critically analyze information, issues, and initiatives and recommend/provide expert policy advice; (4) ability to negotiate and communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external officials at all levels; (5) ability to build and maintain effective relationship with U.S. and foreign governments and other in-country stakeholders. OR A master's degree and also have 4 years of relevant experience as follows: (1) highly skilled in developing Agency policies for risk management of imported products and promotion; and development of national and international standards, procedures, and guidance; (2) strong knowledge of FDA policies, procedures, and statutory authorities as well as an understanding of how products are regulated by foreign counterparts; (3) ability to critically analyze information, issues, and initiatives and recommend/provide expert policy advice; (4) ability to negotiate and communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external officials at all levels; (5) ability to build and maintain effective relationship with U.S. and foreign governments and other in-country stakeholders. OR A Doctorate and/or J.D. degree and also have 2 years of relevant experience as follows: (1) highly skilled in developing Agency policies for risk management of imported products and promotion; and development of national and international standards, procedures, and guidance; (2) strong knowledge of FDA policies, procedures, and statutory authorities as well as an understanding of how products are regulated by foreign counterparts; (3) ability to critically analyze information, issues, and initiatives and recommend/provide expert policy advice; (4) ability to negotiate and communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external officials at all levels; (5) ability to build and maintain effective relationship with U.S. and foreign governments and other in-country stakeholders. OR A MD, DO, DDS, DPM, or DVM degree and also have 2 years of relevant experience as follows: (1) highly skilled in developing Agency policies for risk management of imported products and promotion; and development of national and international standards, procedures, and guidance; (2) strong knowledge of FDA policies, procedures, and statutory authorities as well as an understanding of how products are regulated by foreign counterparts; (3) ability to critically analyze information, issues, and initiatives and recommend/provide expert policy advice; (4) ability to negotiate and communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external officials at all levels; (5) ability to build and maintain effective relationship with U.S. and foreign governments and other in-country stakeholders.

Desired Professional Experience: Highly skilled in developing Agency policies for risk management of imported products and promotion; and development of national and international standards, procedures, and guidance. Strong knowledge of FDA po