Call for Nominations - Engineer PAC Membership Deadline Date: 31 July 2009 The Engineer Professional Advisory Committee (EPAC) is seeking motivated officers of the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service (Corps) and civil service engineers and architects of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) who are interested in serving as members on this committee. The EPAC provides advice and consultation to the Chief Engineer and, through that individual, to the Surgeon General on matters relating to professional activities and personnel issues affecting engineers and architects. Members represent a diverse cross-section of Corps and civil service engineers and architects within HHS Operating Divisions and Staff Divisions as well as non-HHS organizations to which Corps officers are assigned. Being a member on the EPAC provides the opportunity to: (1) learn more about the Corps and other national level policies and events affecting engineers; (2) get involved in directing the future of Corps and HHS engineers; and (3) learn leadership skills. Each year self-nominations are sought to fill vacancies due to expiring terms. The 3-year term appointment begins on 1 January 2010. The Chief Engineer will recommend successful candidates to the Surgeon General for appointment, with the concurrence of line supervisors and HHS Operating Division, Staff Division, and non-HHS organization representatives. The EPAC meets 10 times a year by tele/video conference. Travel is not required for membership. Regular attendance at the meetings is expected throughout the term of membership. EPAC members are expected to actively participate in the activities of at least two subcommittees during the term of service. Some of the activities conducted by EPAC for the Chief Engineer include the mentoring, awards, emergency response preparedness, and career development programs. Corps or civil service engineers and architects who are interested are encouraged to self-nominate. Interested individuals should submit a current curriculum vitae (CV) and the self-nomination form available at http://www.usphsengineers.org/EPAC/ to the EPAC Rules Subcommittee Chair (see contact information below). The CV and endorsed nomination form must be sent via e-mail (preferred), postmarked, or faxed no later than 15 July 2009. Individuals should submit their complete nomination package to: CDR John Longstaff, USPHS 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, #600C Rockville, MD 20852 Phone: 301-443-1068 Fax: 301-443-8405 E-mail: Hilda.scharen@fda.hhs.gov ATTN: CDR Hilda Scharen, USPHS           EPAC Rules Subcommittee Chair

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