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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: osphs@hhs.gov More info: LCDR Sharon Edelson-Mammel sharon.edelsonmammel@fda.hhs.gov (240) 402-1930