USPHS Commissioned Corps
Join more than 6,500 highly qualified public health professionals as part of the U.S. Public Health Service. Overseen by the Surgeon General, you will be part of an elite and diverse team of professionals essential to public health leadership and exemplary clinical service.
To Remain An Active Duty Commissioned Corps Officer
If you currently are and want to remain a Commissioned Corps officer, you are welcome to apply and receive a courtesy referral. Note that a courtesy referral is not a competitive civil service process and does not provide civil service status for the selected employee. Below is a comparison chart of Commissioned Corps ranks to civil service, which advises you on potential billet rankings.
| Grade | Rank | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 | Lieutenant Jr. Grade (LTJG) | GS-7 |
| 0-3 | Lieutenant (LT) | GS-9/11 |
| 0-4 | Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) | GS-12 |
| 0-5 | Commander (CDR) | GS-13 |
| 0-6 | Captain (CAPT) | GS-14/15 |
To Leave the Commissioned Corps
To leave and continue your career in the competitive Civil Service, apply for jobs open to the general public through competitive certification. If selected, you will need to acquire civil service status upon completion of the required probationary period.
Featured Jobs
- Public Health Analyst (Policy) Date posted 04/07/2021
- Epidemiologist Date posted 03/29/2021
- Epidemiologist Date posted 03/29/2021
- Management Analyst Date posted 04/09/2021
- Health Scientist Date posted 04/09/2021
- Health Scientist Date posted 04/09/2021
Scientific research is in CDC's DNA.
Join our team and apply science to solve important health problems.
Love lab work?
Conduct critical science at CDC and help protect our nation against dangerous health threats.
-
Working at CDC
Whether your background is in medicine, health care, research, or operations, you can help fight diseases and epidemics to make our nation, and the world, a better place for all to live and thrive. Saving lives and protecting people around the world—that’s what CDC is all about.
Learn More -
Student Internships and Jobs
CDC has numerous internships, training, and volunteer opportunities for students of all academic disciplines and levels. Many of these opportunities provide invaluable experiences and offer clear-cut paths to exciting careers with CDC.
Learn More -
Executive and Scientists
The Senior Executive Service (SES) is comprised of the men and women charged with leading the continuing transformation of our government. This dedicated corps of executives share a commitment to public service and democratic values grounded in the fundamental ideals of our Constitution.
Learn More
