Health Technician (Title 5) (Permanent)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a Health Technician (Title 5) (Permanent), Position Description Number T5910200 and is part of the VA 192 FTR WG, National Guard.

What you will do

• Develops plans, procedures, goals and objectives in support of the Aerospace Medicine and Force Health Management Programs using an extensive knowledge of Department of Defense (DOD), Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA), United States Air Force (USAF) and Air National Guard (ANG) directives, policies and standards.
• Programs include physical examinations and standards, flight medicine and related aero medical and force health management concerns.
• Interprets directives and applies standards to determine worldwide deploy ability of personnel.
• Advises and makes recommendations to senior officials on force health issues related to physical exams, standards and flight medicine activities to ensure compliance.
• Determines requirements, requests funding and administers accounts for procurement of supplies, equipment, and medical assessment in support of the physical exam process, flight medicine activities and related programs.
• Implements and maintains the information management systems utilized for aerospace medicine and force health protection programs.
• Systems include preventive health assessment (PHA) and individual medical readiness (PIMR), Aero medical Information Management Waiver Tracking System (AIMWTS), Physical Exam Processing Program (PEPP), Grounding Management Information System (GMIS) and other related programs.
• Compiles and completes various special and recurring reports utilizing these systems.
• Functions as the health systems program administrator.
• Identifies, develops and implements training programs which support mission essential aerospace medicine and force health management requirements.
• Manages the Reserve Component Periodic Health Assessment (RCPHA) program.
• Reviews military unique individual readiness requirements.
• Identifies documents and ensures member is notified of abnormal laboratory or diagnostic results.
• Tracks PIMR and reports noncompliance information to leadership.
• Provides training for unit RCPHA monitors.
• Acts as the Medical Group customer service expert.
• Addresses complex issues using independent judgment.
• Provides technical medical assistance to medical inquiries and responds to inquiry by researching, compiling information, generating response and providing information through written correspondence, telephone, electronic or in-person response.
• Determines the need for and initiates Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) actions for duty related medical conditions.
• Coordinates, prepares and/or processes MEB with active-duty facility.
• Serves as the primary local interface with the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) for MEB/Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) process, issues, and concerns.
• Advises individuals and commanders on appropriate procedures and responsibilities.
• Coordinates with military and civilian providers for required medical tests, studies and medical evaluation board proceedings.
• Uses applicable medical references to code medical conditions and treatments; consolidates medical information and forwards to higher headquarters as required.
• Determines the need for and initiates worldwide duty evaluations for non-duty related actions.
• Coordinates, prepares and/or processes actions for higher headquarters review.
• Advises individuals and commanders on appropriate procedures and responsibilities.
• Coordinates with civilian providers for required medical tests/studies.
• Develops and maintains waiver tracking system.
• Administers policies and develops procedures for the flight medicine and grounding management programs, which directly affect flying safety and mission readiness.
• Assesses abnormal medical findings in flying and special operations personnel, and initiates grounding actions in accordance with directives and local policies.
• Provides prescreening for medical/dental/mental health and evaluation of personnel eligibility for deployment.
• Reviews preventative health assessment (PHA) and individual medical readiness (PIMR) data and health/dental records to determine medical deploy ability.
• Schedules members to complete any medical requirement that is necessary to meet and maintain eligibility for deployment status.
• Performs quality assurance studies on medical issues such as: patient satisfaction surveys, review of medical records for content and structure, reviews laboratory results for validity and application, and generates readiness reports for commander review.
• Administers the medical records program and acts as the medical records custodian.
• Prepares, safeguards, and maintains medical and dental records.
• Reviews records for security clearances and special duty assignments.
• Reviews incoming records and performs administrative quality assurance checks to ensure that the record contains accurate and complete data in accordance with current directives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, NOTE: Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7.

Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree meets the requirements for GS-9. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study.

If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:1.
• Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job.
• Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.
• Other supporting documents: SF50 for current Federal Technicians.
• Transcripts: If using education as a substitute for specialized experience.
• Priority Placement Program Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation: - Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3) - Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility - Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
• Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation: - Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2) - Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility - Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
• Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees must submit the following documentation: -DoD Retained Grade Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-1) - SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status - Copy of the notification letter the employee received (RIF or classification downgrade) Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference must submit the following documentation: -DoD Military Spouse Preference Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-4) - Sponsor's PCS Orders - Proof of Military member's current active duty status - Marriage Certificate Veterans Preference (Applicants must submit documentation for Veterans Preference.
• If no documents are provided the agency cannot establish Veterans Preference and will not begiven preference.) If you are claiming veterans' preference, please submit the following documents.
• Please see Feds Hire Vets for detail.
• Veterans claiming 5-point veterans' preference must submit legible copy of yourDD214(s) that indicates the Character of Service at discharge.
• 5-point preference will not be granted if appropriate documentation is not submitted with your application.
• 30% Disabled Veterans must submit legible copy of your DD214(s) that indicates the Character of Service at discharge, and VA Disability Letter with percentage of disability OR documentation of disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces which reflects a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
• Other 10-point Preference Eligible must submit legible copy of your DD214(s) that indicates the Character of Service at discharge and provide documentation of your other10-point preference.
• If claiming 10 point preference, you must provide required documentation described on the back of theSF-15 which proves that you are entitled to such preference.
• 10-point preference will not be granted if appropriate documentation is not submitted with your application.
• If you are a current active-duty military member who does not have a DD214 and is claiming preference under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification.
• Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge and date when terminal leave will begin.
• Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel off ices, unit commanders or higher headquarters.
• These documents must be submitted for your application to be considered complete.
• If you do not submit all the above referenced documents your application WILL NOT be forwarded to the nominating official.
• If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your application can and will be disqualified.
• Please follow all instructions carefully.
• Errors or omissions may affect your qualifications.
• If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).