Epidemiologist

This Epidemiologist position is with Customs and Border Protection (Department of Homeland Security) in Phoenix, AZ. Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Human Resources Management, Occupational Safety & Health. Location negotiable upon selection, must report to a CBP facility. Key duties: • Joining Customs & Border Protection (CBP) will allow you to serve as the headquarters' technical authority in epidemiology - providing expert consultation and services in the development, implementation, oversight, and evaluation of CBP basic training programs, national level initiatives, and field operations to reduce the frequency and severity of work and training related injuries, illnesses, and mishaps and to improve the overall health of the workforce. This position starts at a salary of $106,437.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $138,370.00 (GS-13, Step 10). GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. Typical duties in this position include: Providing evidence-based expertise and advice to multiple CBP academy and operational field locations, concerning concepts, techniques, administrative procedures, and practices associated with injury, accidents, and infectious disease trends, risk reduction, and workforce health status and changes. Analyzing data for trends and significant causal relationships regarding work tasks, behaviors, and health practices utilizing appropriate statistical evaluation methods such as data analysis, epidemiological modeling, and contact tracing. Developing and conducting studies and surveys for academy trainees and staff and employees located at various field locations, which will typically inquire about injury, exposure, and health risk will include input and involvement from CBP and other Federal law enforcement administrative and physical training staff, as appropriate. Providing professional leadership and program direction in administration, practices, education, and research related to epidemiology as an integral component of a national safety and health program. Developing standards, safety and health policies, and guidelines concerning the delivery of public health education and services, ensuring conformance with CBP policies, industry standards, and coordination with local management. Qualifications: This position has a Basic Requirement: 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. You qualify for this position if you meet the Basic Requirement listed above and possess the specialized experience as described below: Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Conducting epidemiological research and data analysis to identify trends, risk factors, and causal relationships related to occupational injuries, illnesses, or infectious diseases in a large organization. Providing expert consultation and evidence-based recommendations to leadership and operational staff on injury prevention, risk reduction, and workforce health improvement strategies. Developing, implementing, or evaluating public health or safety policies, standards, or programs, including the design and delivery of training or educational materials. Leading or participating in outbreak investigations, surveillance activities, or studies focused on occupational or public health issues, including the use of statistical software and epidemiological modeling. Preparing comprehensive written reports and delivering oral presentations of findings and recommendations to diverse audiences, such as management, staff, or external partners. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 09/09/2026. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information on the preemployment process, review the following link: Applicant Resources | CBP Careers Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the Well-Qualified category for this position, as described within this announcement. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the Required Documents section of this job announcement. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.