o In lieu of the minimum educational requirement, a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Public Policy, Public Administration, Legal Studies in Federal Indian Law, or a closely related field in addition to at least eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position may serve as an acceptable substitute for the minimum education requirement.*. Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities preferred: · Knowledge of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) programs, including the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and Veterans Affairs (VA).