NURSING (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a NURSING (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH), Position Description Number PDT5155P01 and is part of the WY Army Aviation Support Facility, Wyoming National Guard. This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position. Active military membership in the National Guard is NOT required.

What you will do

• The primary purpose is to manage a comprehensive Occupational Health Program for the state.
• Serves as the WY Army National Guard's Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) consultant and principle advisor to the Adjutant General (TAG) on occupational health initiatives.
• Plans, develops, and analyzes the occupational health nursing services provided to National Guard personnel throughout the state.
• Provides the full range of care and develop and refine agency occupational health nursing principles and practices through state regulations governing radiation protection, hearing conservation, hazardous communications, vision conservation, medical surveillance and wellness which may be used by other professional and paraprofessional personnel.
• The work also assesses, plans, implements, manages, evaluates and coordinates the Health Screening and Readiness Programs affecting soldiers.
• The programs directly impact the entire Wyoming Army National Guard's military population.
• The accuracy of the work greatly affects patient response and acceptance of treatment and quality of care provided.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Employees are paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT).
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• GS-0610-12 positions are within the professional series IAW 5 USC §3319, and compensably disabled preference eligible veterans (CPS/CP) are not automatically placed at the top of the Certificate of Eligibles (5 USC §3313).
• Eligibles will be listed in score order, including veterans' preference points.
• May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period.
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, if eligible.
• Subject to funding and TAG approval.
• PCS costs are not authorized.
• Must be willing to relocate at own expense if selected.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. [Confidential/Secret] 2.
• Position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required; and may require schedule flexibility to support military missions and unit training operations; and may be required to work non-standard duty hours including occasional weekend military drill periods or evening hours.
• Duties and responsibilities may significantly impact the environment.
• Responsible to maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, organization, and its changing mission.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain credentialing, privileging through the National Guard's Centralized Credentialing and Privileging Preparation Board.
• Possess a valid, unrestricted license in the US State, territory, or the District of Columbia to practice medicine, board eligible or board certified to include maintaining continuing medical education (CME) hours.
• Designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.

Education

Refer to Education Requirements above.

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

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. CATEGORY RATING: Once the application process is complete, we will evaluate your application (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) to determine if you meet the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement.

Under our category rating procedures, you will be placed into one of three categories based on your resume and responses to the assessment questionnaire: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. a.

Best Qualified: An applicant who substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors, and is fully competent to effectively perform all job requirements with minimal training or orientation. b.

Well Qualified: An applicant who meets the minimum qualifications of the position and is proficient in most, but not all, of the requirements. The applicant may require some training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. c.

Qualified: An applicant who meets the minimum qualifications of the position but is proficient in only some of the position's requirements. The applicant will likely require extensive training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.

WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted, or you may lose consideration for this position.

If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and will not receive further consideration for this job.

If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job-related information, which may include responses to knowledge, skills, and abilities questions; completion of a work sample; and/or an interview.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Resume - Required * Resume length limited to two-pages or less. * Full name, mailing address, email address, and phone numbers where you can be reached * A narrative of your work (paid or unpaid), training, education, and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy * Show actual begin and end dates (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) format and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted. * List all pertinent civilian and military experiences. * Describe duties (work experience) in your own words.
• Do not submit copies or official position descriptions.
• Transcripts - Required 3.
• License - Required A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States 4.
• Certifications (if applicable to the position being hired).
• SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable): Current or former federal employees must submit an SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis, tenure and appointment type.
• Cover Letter - Optional 7.
• Veterans Documentation: (if applicable, see below) *** If claiming Veterans' Preference ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active-duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for positions before the effective release or discharge date.
• Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave.
• At the time the active-duty member applies for a position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
• Active-duty members applying for a position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position.
• The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: · Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member · Branch of Armed Forces · Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)) · Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty · Terminal leave start date (if applicable) · Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e., separation or retirement) · Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge. · Signature by, or by direction of personnel office, unit or higher commander.
• VETERANS' PREFERENCE ELIGIBLES: Provide supporting documentation for all Veterans' Preference claims e.g., DD 214, SF-15, VA Disability Ratings, etc. (if applicable) Applicant MUST submit appropriate documentation.
• Failure to do so WILL result in loss of veteran's preference.
• Legible copy of DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions.
• You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA Call Center or online.
• NOTE: Prior to appointment, agency will require veteran to provide a copy of the DD-214. a.
• CPS - 10-Point 30 Percent Compensable Disability Preference based on a service-connected disability of 30% or more. b.
• CP - 10-Point Compensable Disability Preference based on a service-connected disability of 10% or more, but less than 30%. c.
• XP - 10-Point Disability Preference; granted to recipients of the Purple Heart, persons with a non-compensable service-connected disability (less than 10%). d.
• XP - 10-Point Derived Preference; granted to widow/widower or mother of a deceased veteran, or spouse or mother of a disabled veteran. e.
• TP - 5-point preference. f.
• SSP - 0-point Preference If you claim 10-point preference, submit a Standard Form (SF-15) "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference." (***) Military retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not eligible for preference in appointment unless they are disabled veterans.
• (This does not apply to Reservists who will not begin drawing military retired pay until age 60.) For non-disabled users, active duty for training by National Guard or Reserve soldiers does not qualify as "active duty" for preference.
• Additional Resource: ***

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.

Need a Copy of Your Prior SF-50 / Federal Records? Former federal employees separated for at least 30 calendar days can access and download their electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF) records through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Document Request Service (DRS) at *** Access Requirements: You must sign in using Login.gov.

Requested personnel records are delivered automatically to the primary email address registered to your Login.gov account. Ensure your Login.gov contact information is updated before submitting a request. Eligibility: DRS is available to former employees and offboarding personnel without access to Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) or internal agency networks.

Current federal employees with active eOPF access, third parties, and the general public are not eligible to use this service. Archived / Non-eOPF Records: If your records pre-date electronic conversion or are not available in eOPF, submit a request to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) at ***

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 (***) Do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the Wyoming National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply on-line via ***

The Human Resource can only process materials received through USA Jobs. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Required Documentation Applicants who meet one of the Department of Defense (DoD) Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories below must submit the corresponding documentation to claim hiring priority: A.

DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Applicants claiming this eligibility must submit: Completed Form: DD Form 3145-3: Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist Separation Action: A copy of your Termination/Separation SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) documenting your separation and stating your priority placement eligibility.

Official Notification: A copy of your official Notice of Separation confirming your eligibility. B.

DoD MR and NG Preference-Eligible Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement Applicants claiming this eligibility must submit: Completed Form: DD Form 3145-2: Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist Separation Action: A copy of your Termination/Separation SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) documenting your separation and stating your priority placement eligibility.

Official Notification: A copy of your official Notice of Separation confirming your eligibility. C. DoD Retained Grade Employees Applicants claiming this eligibility must submit: Completed Form: DD Form 3145-1: DoD Retained Grade Self-Certification Checklist Retained Grade Action: A copy of your SF-50 effecting your placement into retained grade status.

Reduction/Reclassification Notice: A copy of your official management notification letter (e.g., Reduction in Force (RIF) notice or classification downgrade letter). D.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) & Noncompetitive Hiring Options Eligible spouses of active-duty military members relocating to the local commuting area must submit: Completed Checklist: DD Form 3145-4: DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) PPP Checklist.

Mandatory 30-Day Rule: The checklist must be completed, signed, and dated within 30 calendar days of the date you submit your application. Outdated, unsigned, or incomplete forms will void priority placement consideration. Proof of Marriage: A copy of your valid marriage certificate or marriage license.

Sponsor's PCS Orders: A complete copy of your military sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders authorizing travel to the duty station within the commuting area of this position. Federal Employment History (if applicable): If you previously held a permanent civil service position, include your most recent SF-50 showing Leave Without Pay (LWOP) status or separation.