Summary As a global leader in public health & health promotion, CDC is the agency Americans trust with their lives. In addition to our everyday work, each CDC employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other CDC programs and activities while colleagues respond. Join our team to use your talent, training, & passion to help CDC continue as the world's premier public health organization. Visit www.cdc.gov Responsibilities As a Translator (Recent Graduate), you will: Provide language consultation in the development of written foreign language materials (may include working with CDC subject matter experts, research, or working from scientific literature or other health communication materials). Develop documents for a variety of audiences including public health professionals as well as the general public and population segments within (e.g. youth, parents, etc.). Coordinate the translation of documents into other languages done by outsourced vendors, ensure that the materials are delivered on time, in the right format, and with the highest quality, and keep detailed records of costs, deliveries, topics, and other key data. Deliver accurate translations of scientific and health communication materials including reports, factsheets, articles, communication campaign materials, and scripts for audio and visual products. Ensure that the translation is accurate and culturally representative for a variety of audiences including health communicators, public health professionals, health scientists, and general public. Requirements Conditions of Employment Due to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) process enhancement to use Shared Certificates throughout the Agency, some of the requirements below may differ: Must have completed a qualifying degree from an accredited institution within the previous 2 years. Veterans who have completed a degree and have an intervening period of obligated service in uniformed services, have a full 2-year eligibility period upon discharge/release from service and must be within 6 years of degree completion. Individuals are eligible to apply up to 9 months prior to completing their education requirements but must meet eligibility requirements by appointment date. US Citizenship required. Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (http://www.sss.gov). May be subject to a Background/Security Investigation. Security clearance level may differ from the position announced when certificates are shared. CDC participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). If selected, CDC will determine your employment eligibility using your social security number. Direct deposit is required. A two-year trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. This position may be subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Must be proficient with speaking, reading and writing in Spanish and English. This position may be subject to the OGE Financial Disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). CDC inspires public confidence in its trust responsibilities and mission by maintaining high ethical principles. If selected, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. If identified, this will be an annual requirement. In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 15, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. This position may require a Drug Test and be subject to Random Drug Testing. The position may require the submission of a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. If required to submit to urinalysis, the appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative test result. Qualifications Degree Requirements: This appointment will be made under the Pathways Recent Graduate hiring authority. To be eligible an applicant must have received a qualifying degree within 2 years of applying for employment under this authority. Note: For applicants who have completed a degree and have an intervening period of obligated service in the uniformed services, the 2-year eligibility period begins on the date of the applicant's discharge or release from the uniformed service. The eligibility period for veterans must be within 6 years of degree completion. Individuals are eligible to apply to the Recent Graduates Program up to nine (9) months prior to completing their education requirements but are required to meet eligibility requirements by the appointment date. AND Minimum Qualifications: GS-09: To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level, which must include the following experience: translating/interpreting, (specifically English to Spanish); or a combination of work (that required English to Spanish) and training at the Defense Language Institute, Foreign Service Institute, or comparable training. The following are examples of work in the required language that may have provided the required abilities: translating/interpreting biomedical, science, and health communication materials from English to Spanish (in this specific language combination); producing accurate and culturally appropriate translations of technical and non-technical vocabulary following current language conventions (i.e., correct grammar, syntax, and spelling); using industry-standard translation software (i.e. Trados Studio) that includes the use of translation memories and Termbases; professional experience in translation coordination. OR Have completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree with a major study in the appropriate foreign language from an English-speaking college or university, English from a college or university in the other country or translating or interpreting where English and the foreign language were prerequisites. OR Have completed 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in the appropriate foreign language from an English-speaking college or university, English from a college or university in the other country or translating or interpreting where English and the foreign language were prerequisites; or LL.B. or J.D., if related to the position. OR Have a combination of post-secondary education and specialized experience that together meets 100% of the qualification requirement for this position. GS-11: To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level, which must include the following experience: translating, interpreting (specifically English to Spanish); or a combination of work (that required English to Spanish) and training at the Defense Language Institute, Foreign Service Institute, or comparable training. The following are examples of work in the required language that may have provided the required abilities: translating/interpreting biomedical, science, and health communication materials from English to Spanish (in this specific language combination); producing accurate and culturally appropriate translations of technical and non-technical vocabulary following current language conventions (i.e., correct grammar, syntax, and spelling); using industry-standard translation software (i.e. Trados Studio) that includes the use of translation memories and Termbases. OR Have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with a major study in the appropriate foreign language from an English-speaking college or university, English from a college or university in the other country or translating or interpreting where English and the foreign language were prerequisites. OR Have completed 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in the appropriate foreign language from an English-speaking college or university, English from a college or university in the other country or translating or interpreting where English and the foreign language were prerequisites; or LL.M., if related to the position. OR Have a combination of post-secondary education and specialized experience that together meets 100% of the qualification requirement for this position. Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are special qualification requirements in addition to the minimum requirements, that are essential to successfully perform the duties of this job. If the SPF is not documented in your resume and occupational questionnaire, you will be screened-out and will not receive further consideration under this announcement. Applicants must be proficient in Spanish and English (speak, read and write). The interview will be conducted in Spanish and English, and you will be required to translate biomedical science and health documents from English to Spanish. 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. Promotion potential: Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your 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. Education This position has an education requirement. You MUST submit an institutional copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required and requested from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Individuals are eligible to apply to the Recent Graduates Program up to nine (9) months prior to completing their education requirements but are required to meet eligibility requirements by the appointment date. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For more information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information The Recent Graduates Program (RGP) offers developmental experiences in the Federal Government to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs. The intent is to promote possible careers in civil service. To be eligible, applicants must apply within 2 years of degree/certificate completion except for veterans precluded from doing so due to their military service obligation. Veterans have up to 6 years after degree completion to apply. PROGRAM COMPLETION AND CONVERSION ELIGIBILITY: A Pathways Program Participant must be a United States Citizen to be eligible for non-competitive conversion to the competitive service. Program participants may be converted, without a break in service to a term or permanent position in the competitive service once all Program requirements have been met. Meet the qualification standards for the position to which the Recent Graduate will be converted Complete 40 hours of formal interactive training Meet any agency-specific requirements specified in the Participant's Agreement Successfully completed at least 1-year of continuous service in addition to all requirements of the Program Demonstrate successful job performance that results in a rating of record of at least Fully Successful and recommendation for conversion by the first-level supervisor Telework: This position has been designated as telework eligible and: May include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These options may be requested once you have become an employee and you will be required to sign a Workplace Flexibilities Agreement that details remote or telework working conditions and expectations in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities Policy This position is eligible for inclusion in the Bargaining Unit. The duty station is in Atlanta, GA, employees in this position will be represented by the AFGE/NAPFE, Local 2883/303 , (BU Code - 1872/1868). For more information visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/job-announcement/telework/ The Federal government, as the largest employer in the Nation, can and should show the way towards achieving drug-free workplaces through programs designed to offer drug users a helping hand, and at the same time demonstrating to drug users and potential drug users that drugs will not be tolerated in the Federal workplace if declared a drug-testing position. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public. Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50. Incentives: Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized. Annual Leave for non-federal service may be authorized.