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SAMHSA News Bulletin

Date: 5/24/2007
Media Contact: SAMHSA Press
Telephone: 240-276-2130

SAMHSA Announces Search for OAS and CSAP Directors

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Department of Health and Human Services, is conducting a search for candidates to fill the two positions of Director, Office of Applied Studies (OAS), and Director, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP).  Applications for the Director of OAS position must be received by midnight (Eastern Standard Time) on Monday, July 2, 2007.   Applications  for the Director of CSAP position must be received by midnight (Eastern Standard Time) on Tuesday, July 3, 2007.

The Director of OAS has responsibility for national surveys and data collection, epidemiological studies and applications, and services system evaluation activities that are critical to SAMHSA’s mission. These efforts serve as the basis for responsive and effective Federal policies and programs relating to prevention of and treatment for substance abuse and mental illness. The Director of OAS reports directly to the Administrator of SAMHSA and is an important member of SAMHSA’s top management team. The Director also collaborates with SAMHSA Centers and the States to collect data to improve the quality and utility of substance abuse prevention and treatment data through the use of National Outcome Measures across all SAMHSA funding mechanisms. He/she oversees and directs a staff of approximately 35 employees, plus significant contract support, and a budget of $75.5 million.

This is a career position in the Senior Executive Service with a base salary of $111,676 to
$154,600. Additional recruitment incentives could include a recruitment bonus and/or relocation expenses. SAMHSA’s offices and staff are located in Rockville, Maryland, a suburb of  Washington, D.C.

The vacancy announcement is available on USAJOBS http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ , where it is posted as Vacancy No. SMA-SES-2007-0003. The direct web link to the vacancy announcement is:  http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=57870701&AVSDM=2007%2D05%2D21+15%3A20%3A21&Logo=0&q=SMA-SES-2007-0003&FedEmp=N&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&FedPub=Y&SUBMIT1.x=84&SUBMIT1.y=16

Individuals who are interested in applying for the position should complete and submit the application electronically, as noted in the vacancy announcement.  Ms. Kisha Hightower, Rockville Human Resources Center, is available to assist potential applicants in the application process.  Ms. Hightower can be reached via e-mail at Kisha.Hightower@hhs.gov or on 301-443-2548. 

Potential applicants for Director, OAS, may also contact Ms. Rebecca Ruiz, SAMHSA Management Analyst, should they have questions regarding the structure of OAS or SAMHSA, the agency’s mission, or related topics.  Ms. Ruiz can be reached via e-mail at Rebecca.Ruiz@samhsa.hhs.gov or on 240-276-1132. 

Applications for this position must be received by midnight (Eastern Standard Time) on Monday, July 2, 2007.

The Director of CSAP is a key participant in the Federal substance abuse prevention and treatment strategy. He/she reports directly to the Administrator of SAMHSA and is also an important member of SAMHSA’s top management team. The Director of CSAP provides national executive leadership and management for a range of innovative and comprehensive program initiatives. He/she oversees and directs a staff of approximately 105 employees and a budget of $192.9 million, and provides leadership for and works with the States with approximately $351.7 million allocated for prevention programs through the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant.

This is a career position in the Senior Executive Service with a base salary range of $111,676 to $154,600. Additional recruitment incentives could include a recruitment bonus, relocation expenses, and for physicians only, an additional allowance of up to $30,000 annually.  SAMHSA’s offices and staff are located in Rockville, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C.
The vacancy announcement is available on USAJOBS: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/, where it is posted as Vacancy No. SMA-SES-2007-0006. The direct link to the vacancy announcement is: http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=57917694&AVSDM=2007%2D05%2D22+15%3A47%3A48&Logo=0&q=SMA-SES-2007-0006&FedEmp=N&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&FedPub=Y&SUBMIT1.x=90&SUBMIT1.y=14

Individuals who are interested in applying for the position should complete and submit the application electronically, as noted in the vacancy announcement.  Ms. Kisha Hightower, Rockville Human Resources Center, is available to assist potential applicants in the application process.  Ms. Hightower can be reached via e-mail at Kisha.Hightower@hhs.gov or on 301-443-2548. 

Potential applicants may also contact Ms. Sherry Preusch, SAMHSA Human Resources Liaison, should they have questions regarding the structure of CSAP or SAMHSA, the agency’s mission, or related topics.  Ms. Preusch can be reached via e-mail at Sherry.Preusch@samhsa.hhs.gov or on 240-276-1128.

All applications should include clear descriptions of how the applicant meets the mandatory and desirable qualification requirements cited in the vacancy announcement.

Applications for this position must be received by midnight (Eastern Standard Time) on Tuesday, July 3, 2007.

SAMHSA is a public health agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. The agency is responsible for improving the accountability, capacity and effectiveness of the nation's substance abuse prevention, addictions treatment, and mental health services delivery system.


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