PHYSICIAN (AEROSPACE MEDICINE)

About the role

This is a Title 5 Excepted Service Position This National Guard position is for a PHYSICIAN (AEROSPACE MEDICINE), Position Description Number NGT6001000 and is part of the NJ 177th MEG GP, National Guard. This position will be hired utilizing NJNG Accelerated Hiring, See requirements for additional Information

What you will do

• Serves as the locally recognized authority for administration of comprehensive clinical medical and physical assessments, and preventative medical services Provides inter-disciplinary medical advisory and consultative services Coordinates with inter-disciplinary teams to gather facts and uses effective analytical and evaluative methods to prepare complex healthcare recommendations Provides Aerospace Medicine support,Serves as the fulltime ANG medical expert on all aspects of the Aerospace Medicine Program Analyzes, evaluates, monitors, and reports on Individual Medical Readiness for ANG Wing, tenants, and geographically separated unit personnel.
• Serves as expert medical advisor to other non-physician providers, nursing, and para-professional staff on the care of patients with urgent, emergent, and non-urgent medical.
• Provides expert managerial oversight and advice to the Commander as the Medical Review Officer for the Drug Demand Reduction Program including evaluation; verifying and approving, all MRO cases and serving as the liaison between the Wing Program Manager, Air Force, and the NGB.
• Serves as the fulltime ANG medical expert on all aspects of the Aerospace Medicine Program; assisting the SGP with overall program management and implementation.
• Represents the ANG Wing Commander on ANG medical management issues with representatives of the NGB, the Office of the Adjutant General/Joint State Headquarters, and other military components.
• Provides expert medical advice and guidance to bioenvironmental engineering military public health, physiologic training, human performance, flight safety, and others in support of the aerospace community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• This position will be hired utilizing NJNG Accelerated Hiring, All United States Citizens Attach all certificates to be considered.
• Please upload transcripts, not Degree certificate.
• Any other information that would be helpful, state license with expiration date Additional Employment Requirements: Participation in direct deposit is mandatory May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service Security Clearance Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance within 1(One) Year of appointment.

Education

Basic Qualification Requirement: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada.

This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association ; Association of American Medical Colleges ; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States.

Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.

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. Proof of license/registration MUST be submitted at time of application.

Failure to submit proof of license/registration at the time of application WILL result in an ineligible rating.

For all grade levels and positions, applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

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): Veterans Preference: If you are claiming veteran's preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation.

Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference. - 10-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a signed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the supporting documentation as required by the SF-15. - 5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy).

If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.

The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active duty service.

Documents you must provide

• Please read these instructions carefully before submitting your application.
• Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date/time of this vacancy announcement will result in disqualification.
• Please review your application thoroughly prior to final submission to ensure all required documents are included.
• Uploading documents to USAJOBS does not automatically ensure their inclusion with your application in our system.
• You must verify that all documents are present within your application package before submitting.
• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package, including the following: 1.
• Resume: Your resume may not exceed two pages and must include: Your full name, current address, civilian email address, and telephone number.
• Detailed work history, including job title, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, dates of employment (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and a comprehensive description of your duties and accomplishments.
• Evidence supporting your eligibility and qualification claims.
• You are required to document this information within your resume.
• If qualifying based on related unpaid experience (e.g., volunteer service), provide hours worked per week and beginning/ending dates (MM/DD/YYYY to MM/DD/YYYY).
• For Federal service, include the series and grade of each position held.
• Please be clear and specific.
• We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.
• Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information to allow for a qualification determination.
• Example: $65,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2010 - July 2019 or January 2006 - Present. followed by a detailed description of your experience and qualifications.
• Important Notes Regarding Resumes: Incomplete resumes will not be considered.
• If you submit multiple resumes, only the most recently uploaded resume will be reviewed.
• Do not copy and paste the job description or qualifications into your resume.
• Doing so will result in disqualification for plagiarism.
• SF50 (if applicable): Prior/current Federal employees are required to submit their most recent (non-award) SF50.
• The SF-50 must reflect the highest grade and step held in Federal Service that demonstrates one year time-in-grade.
• Proof of Required Credentials (if applicable): Submit proof of certification, license, clearance certificate, SRB, ORB, RIP, and unofficial transcripts (with credit hours and degree completion status) for all requisite certification requirements as outlined in this job opportunity announcement.
• If you are in the military (any service or component), you must submit proof (separate from your resume) verifying your current membership and rank/grade.
• Veterans' Preference Documentation (if applicable): Submit supporting documentation for all Veterans' Preference claims, such as DD-214, SF-15, and medical information.
• Important: If claiming Veterans' Preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation.
• Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of your preference.
• 10-Point Veterans' Preference: Submit a signed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference," plus required supporting documentation.
• 5-Point Veterans' Preference: Submit a copy of your DD-214, including Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy).
• Active duty personnel may submit a certification from their branch of service confirming expected discharge/release under honorable conditions within 120 days, including terminal leave start date, rank, and dates of service.
• Resources for Veterans' Preference: *** *** Important Reminders: It is your responsibility to verify that all information and documents are received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
• You can verify document processing prior to the announcement closing.
• Allow up to one hour for virus scans.
• Human Resources will not modify, change, or add anything to your application packet after the closing date.
• Human Resources will not disclose your qualification status.
• Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

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.

Referral to the hiring official will be IAW our agency Merit Promotion Plan and current Labor agreement. Qualified applicants may be further evaluated by a ranking panel. Referred candidates will be further evaluated and interviewed by a selection panel.

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 (***).

Security Clearance Must be able to obtain a ______Secret Clearance within 1(One) Year of appointment.

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 (***).

IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour. Hiring an applicant who retired from Active Duty (includes AGR) for T5 NG Employee positions.

In accordance with DOD Instruction 1402.01 (Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces), a retired member of an active duty component cannot be hired for civilian positions in the competitive and excepted service within 180 days of retirement without an approved TAG waiver packet In accordance with Section 9902(g) of Title 5, United States Code (USC), annuitants reemployed in the DoD will receive full annuity and salary upon appointment.

They will not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period