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PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32)

Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units
142 Medical Group
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Summary

This National Guard position is for a PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1723000 and is part of the Oregon National Guard 142nd Fighter Wing, National Guard.

This position is a Title 32 Excepted Service - Military position. Oregon Air National Guard military service is a condition of employment.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open date: 02/26/2020
Closed date: 04/29/2020
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation incentive/expenses may be negotiable; No PCS Authorized
Salary
$48,653 - $63,254 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 8
Promotion potential
8
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-Time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Temporary - Indefinite with Conversion Rights
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Announcement number
OR-1340853-AF-19-012
Control number
516765600

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to all qualified applicants in all Areas of Consideration listed below.

Duties

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As a PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32), GS-0640-8, this position is located in the Medical Group (MDG) at an Air National Guard (ANG) Wing. The primary purpose of this position is to achieve and maintain Force Health Protection through planning, evaluating, and management principles related to epidemiological, operational, and occupational and public health programs. This includes occupational health, hearing conservation, reproductive health, blood borne pathogens exposure control, communicable disease control, immunization, disease vector surveillance, disease/epidemiological surveillance, aircraft inspection, facility sanitation, food safety and vulnerability, health risk assessment, medical intelligence, and operational medicine. The position occupant serves as a member of or advisor to management boards and committees, i.e., Occupational Safety Health Council, Aerospace Medical Council, Force Health Protective Working Group and wing leadership, regarding Force Health Protection.

(1) Manages the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) mandated occupational health education and training programs and Department of Defense Instruction (DODI).

(2) Manages the OSHA and AFOSH mandated occupational health medical surveillance program.

(3) Coordinates Occupational Health Medical Examinations (OHME) within the MDG and ensures pre-placement, annual/periodic, and termination examinations are completed.

(4) Studies, analyzes and develops workplace-specific trends by summarizing, interpreting and managing OHME results.

(5) Implements, manages and oversees the Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System-Hearing Conservation (DOEHRS-HC) Hearing Conservation Program (HCP).

(6) Manages the Community Health Program.

(7) Manages Public Health aspect of the base immunization program.

(8) Manages the Vector borne Disease Surveillance Program.

(9) Develops, manages, and executes the base Food Safety and Vulnerability Program.

(10) Manages the Facility Sanitation Program.

(11) Manages Public Health and Prevention aspect of Base Disaster Preparation and Response Process.

(12) Performs other duties as assigned.


*The above description only mentions a limited amount of the position's official duties. For a full comprehensive document that covers all the duties of the position, please contact one of the Recruitment Specialist at the bottom of the announcement.*

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • National Guard Membership is required. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret Security clearance within 6 months of appointment.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Must possess a valid state driver?s license to operate government motor vehicles, for the state in which the applicant/employee lives or is principally employed, in accordance with according to AFI 24-301, Vehicle
  • Prior to appointment, must have a completed and current medical physical, medical profile, and completed/cleared drug test.
  • Prior to appointment, medical record must indicate Normal color vision as defined in AFI 48-123, Medical Examinations and Standards and Medical Standards Directory.
  • As a basis of continued employment, must have and maintain a current Network License according to must maintain local network access IAW AFI 17-1301, Cybersecurity Program Management and AFMAN 17-1301, Computer Security.
  • Military Grades: Enlisted
  • Compatible Military Assignments: 4E0X1
  • May convert to permanent status without further competition.
  • Required to complete the ANAM Proctor training within 12 months of hire.
  • Must successfully complete the following courses within 24 months of hire: The Operational Entomology in-residence course and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Epidemiology course .

Qualifications

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:
Area 1 - Current permanent or conditional Title 32 Technicians of the Oregon ANG.
Area 2 - Current permanent or conditional Title 5 Employees of the Oregon ANG.
Area 3 - Current service members in the Oregon ANG.
Area 4 - Individuals in the Active Duty US Air Force, Air Force Reserve, or Air National Guard who hold or have held the AFSC.
Area 5 - US Citizens eligible to meet the military requirements for membership in the Oregon ANG.


GENERAL and SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your submitted documents will be reviewed for the competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the job duty listed above. Within your resume you will need to detail your capabilities. You will need to demonstrate 24 months of experience which has shown a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade along with the detailed specialized experience related to this position.

A review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:

1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.

Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

In order to qualify for this position you must:

  1. Submit complete resume and other required supporting documentation as necessary.
  2. Submit your transcript, license, or certification that you meet the following education requirements.

Education

A High School Diploma with completed courses in biology, chemistry, and general science is required.

College course work in health care administration, general science, biology, psychology, and chemistry is preferred.

The successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position is desirable.

Must have successfully completed the Air Force Public Health Apprentice course.

Must have a completed Hearing Conservation certification (issued within the last 5 years).

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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

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Agency contact information

Pedro Velasquez
Phone
(503) 584-3926
Fax
(503) 584-3980
Email
pedro.velasquez.civ@mail.mil
Address
Oregon National Guard 142nd Fighter Wing
6801 NE Cornfoot Rd
Portland, OR 97218
US

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