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U.S. Public Health Service Commission Corps
Basic Application Information
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LCDR Sharon Edelson-Mammel, FDA
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General Appointment Standards
U.S. citizenship
Age Requirements 18 years for Junior Assistant Grade (O-1) 21 years for Assistant Grade (O-2) or higher Max Age = 44 years
Medical Requirements Undergo medical exam and found medically
qualified Meet height/weight standards
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General Appointment Standards
Academic Requirements Qualifying academic/professional degree Minimum GPA of 2.5 in qualifying degree
Licensure/Credentials Requirements
Current and unrestricted State license or other authorizing document
Security Requirement Satisfactory National Agency check
prior to appointment
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Where do I look for a job?
You must have the job before you can convert unlike joining the military!
Official Commissioned Corps Website dcp.psc.gov/VATS/rept_select.htm
Federal Job Banks USA JOBS www.usajobs.opm.gov America’s Job Bank www.ajb.org
Agency Vacancy Databases (not comprehensive) NIH www.jobs.nih.gov/ NIOSH www.cdc.gov/about/employmt.htm IHS www.dehs.ihs.gov CDC & ATSDR www2.cdc.gov/hrmo/vsearch.asp EPA www.epa.gov/ezhire/ FDA www.fda.gov/jobs/default.htm
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How do I apply?
Pre-Screen https://dcp.psc.gov/prescreen/(S(zysghhelp3dvhajgl3v2qh45))/Default.aspx After successful completion, you will be provide with instructions on how to prepare and submit your official application packet for commissioning. Call: 800-279-1605 or 240-453-6125 Website: www.usphs.gov Email: [email protected] More info: LCDR Sharon Edelson-Mammel [email protected] (240) 402-1930