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Engineer PAC Membership - Call for Nominations
The Engineer Professional Advisory Committee (EPAC) is seeking motivated commissioned corps and civil service engineers and architects 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 commissioned corps and civil service engineers and architects within the Department's Agencies, Operating Divisions (OPDIVs), and Programs that are staffed by Public Health Service (PHS) personnel. 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 PHS 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 January 1, 2011. The Chief Engineer will recommend successful candidates to the Surgeon General for appointment, with the concurrence of line supervisors and Agency/Operating Division/Program representatives. The EPAC meets 8 to 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.

Commissioned 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 www.usphsengineers.orc/EPAC/ to the EPAC Rules Subcommittee Chairman (see contact information below). The CV and endorsed nomination form must be sent via email (preferred), postmarked, or faxed no later than August 31, 2010. Individuals should submit their complete nomination package to:

CDR Peter Nachod, PE
EPAC Rules Subcommittee Chair
12300 Twinbrook Pkwy, #600C
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone 301-443-4205
Fax 301-443-1810
Email: peter.nachod@ihs.gov

Machinatores Vitae - the Engineer's Newsletter - for May 2010 (click here to view past newsletters)
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