Most of CDC's staff are employed through the Federal Civil Service system. Salary is determined by the position and qualifications. Benefits include health and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, a retirement plan, and social security coverage.
Physicians, engineers, scientists, nurses, pharmacists, or other health professionals may be eligible for the PHS Commissioned Corp. The Commissioned Corps is an all-officer organization that offers base salary; free medical and dental coverage; malpractice coverage; low cost life insurance; 30 days paid vacation each year; a non-contributory retirement plan; and travel, housing and subsistence allowances. For more information contact U.S. Public Health Service Recruitment at (800) 279-1605, or by mail at: Program Support Center- Commissioned Personnel Service, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 4A-15, Rockville, MD. 20857-0001.
CDC offers special benefits to all employees. They include a broad range of programs: continuing education; lifestyle activities, including excerise, fitness testing, weight management, smoking cessation, cholesterol screening, and other programs; child care center; medical clinic; employee assistance program; credit union; and an employee organization for recreational and community events.
Opportunities are available in Atlanta, Georgia, the headquarters of CDC; the Washington, D.C. area; and in the Agency's field stations located in several states. CDC employees may also be assigned to State and local health agencies, quarantine offices, and other countries.
For a complete listing of positions with CDC and other Federal agencies, visit the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov or contact USA Jobs by Phone at (703) 724-1860 or OPM's TDD at (978) 461-8404.