Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of principles and practices of modern medicine, public health, preventive medicine; disease conditions, injury causes, and biological threats; state and federal public health laws; structure and functions of local, regional, and state public health organizations; CDC operations and inter-state notification policies and procedures; disease and injury surveillance, reporting practices, and outbreak investigation procedures. Ability to understand, effectively interpret, and navigate agency and program rules, policies, procedures and processes; coordinate public, private, and professional group activities; express ideas clearly and concisely and address a variety of audiences effectively; exercise judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions; exhibit cultural awareness and competency.