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Lead Veterinary Medical Officer
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Salary: $133007 – $172915/yr
- Hiring Path: Fed Transition
- Number of Openings: Few
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Security Clearance: Other
- Date Posted: 2026-09-17
- Application Deadline: 2026-09-21
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Job Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Laboratory Systems and Response, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 50 applications have been received or on the closing date, whichever comes first.
Key Responsibilities
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a Veterinary Medical Officer (Leader), you will: Lead zoonotic disease surveillance, epidemiological investigations, and public health response activities to prevent and control emerging infectious diseases. Direct veterinary public health research programs and evaluate scientific data to support evidence-based public health decisions and policy development.
Provide expert consultation and technical guidance on zoonotic diseases, animal health, and public health preparedness to internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate domestic and international collaborations to strengthen disease surveillance systems, outbreak preparedness, and One Health initiatives.
Requirements & Education
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov.
Contact
ASKOHR@hhs.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $133007 – $172915/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Other security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-09-21.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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