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This position is located at the Directorate of Human Resources in Jefferson City, MO United States 1 vacancy
Incumbent will be assigned to Position Description Number D1234000 in SPMD 1710
APPOINTMENT FACTORS: This is a Permanent Excepted Service position. This is a non-bargaining unit position.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED: This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible assignment in the Missouri Army National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member in the Missouri Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Missouri Army National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. For enlistment/appointment information, contact 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-800-464-8273).
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate will be required to be in a compatible military assignment prior to effective date of placement. Selected candidate must be MOS qualified within 12 months from date of appointment.
Maximum Military Grade LTC (O-5)
Minimum Military Grade 2LT (O-1)
Officer Branch 66; AOC 67A or FA 70
Supervisor must verify that selected individual occupies a compatible military position. Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion).
IMPORTANT NOTES: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances are not authorized for this position. Required Security Clearance is Noncritical Sensitive.
Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.
THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS AMENDED TO EXTEND THE CLOSING DATE TO 16 JUNE 2017.
Learn more about this agency05/13/2017 to 06/16/2017
$72,168 - $93,821 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent - Excepted Service Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
No
NG1959049 (Amended)
469838700
Establishes, manages and maintains a comprehensive Occupational Health Program: Plans, develops, analyses, and reviews occupational health nursing services and program requirements and determines impact on National Guard military and civilian personnel and public health. This requires formulating, analyzing revising, and implementing policies, procedures and best practices in accomplishing program goals and objectives in accordance with Federal, State and local laws (e.g., Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) Act of 1970 - OSHA, Federal Employees Compensation Act - FECA, Department of Labor, Department of Transportation and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission statutes, etc.), and DoD guidance. Serves as the technical expert on occupational health related matters to the Adjutant General, Component Commanders, the Chief of Staff and other directorate level staff elements. Provide expert advice to the Adjutant General to protect National Guard personnel against adverse effects of health hazards. Provides occupational health support and oversight to all military and civilian personnel units exposed, or potentially exposed to chemical, biological, or radiological hazards in the work environment (e.g., maintenance, medical and aviation, etc.). Evaluates and administers comprehensive occupational health programs, services and capabilities for military and civilian personnel in the work environment to include field operations, garrison, industrial and administrative sites. Program elements include, but are not limited to epidemiologic investigations of occupational illness and injury; industrial hygiene surveys; prevention, mitigation and treatment of occupational illness and injury; emergency treatment of non-occupational illness and injury; hearing conservation and readiness, occupational vision conservation and readiness; radiation exposure and medical surveillance; job-related immunization; illness absence monitoring; occupational health related work-site and industrial inspections; health hazard education and job-related hazards (e.g., chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive hazards; job-related occupational health screenings and medical surveillance examinations (e.g., pre- and post-deployment follow-up, pre-placement, baseline, job transfer, periodic, retirement, termination, fitness-for-duty, health maintenance exams, etc.); personal protective equipment (PPE); Automated External Defibrillator(AED)/First-aid/CPR education; Respiratory Protection; Blood borne Pathogens; Ergonomics; Asbestos Exposure Control and Surveillance; Recordkeeping and Reporting; Reproductive Hazards; Surety Programs; Chronic Disease Prevention and Control; and other occupational-health related programs and services. Provides occupational health services and medical treatment for non-occupational and occupational health illnesses and injuries. Reviews and evaluates data to determine the need for expanded occupational health services by participating on interdisciplinary teams involving safety, environmental and industrial hygiene related consultation visits, risk assessment surveys of organizations, facilities and work areas. Assesses environmental exposures (e.g., biological, chemical, respiratory, ergonomic, physical hazards, etc.,) through surveillance and monitoring work situations. Prepares and submit reports of findings and recommendations to improve levels of efficiency and to reduce or eliminate future hazardous conditions. Manages the Case Management Program. Requires ability to review medical and other information pertinent to the OWCP claims. Develops and conducts training for employees and managers and dissemination of occupational health information related to the processes and procedures, regulations, directives, and Federal statues dealing with workers compensation. Establishes quality improvement monitoring systems and evaluating criteria. Participates in epidemiological investigations of hazard exposures. Conducts and oversees worksite visits with members of the safety, occupational health and industrial hygiene team. Administers and coordinates medical surveillance requirements. Coordinates and identifies work site hazards, at risk worker populations; establishes surveillance programs such as employee health services and medical surveillance examinations and screenings (e.g., pre-placement, job-transfer and retirement exams) and other medical services required in the Occupational Health Program. Performs other duties as assigned.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
If you are a male applicant who was born after December 31, 1959, you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act. You must certify at the time of appointment that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
Be advised that if selected for a military technician position where membership in a reserve component is a condition of employment, your bonus will be terminated and may or may not be subject to recoupment. Questions pertaining to recoupment may be directed to the State Incentives Manager at (573) 638-9500 extension 37647.
Pre-placement or baseline physical is required for newly hired personnel who may be potentially exposed to health hazards in the work environment or who are assigned to positions requiring specific standards of physical fitness.
Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the National Guard Human Resources Office. You must apply on-line or fax your application to the fax number listed in this announcement with the prescribed Cover Letter. The Human Resources Office can only process materials received through USAJOBS.
Education Requirement:
Must possess an Undergraduate Degree in Health Administration, Health Care Administration (or equivalent), Health Care Management, Health Management and Policy, Health Services Administration (or equivalent), Hospital Administration (or equivalent), or related fields such as, Primary Care Management, and Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN/RN), Biology, or microbiology. Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN/RN) or Biology. Other completed degrees are acceptable in Public Health, Entomology, Microbiology, Zoology, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering and Health Management/Health Systems Engineering, Operations Research, or other closely-related degree fields.
-OR-
Certification as an Occupational Health Nurse or a Graduate Degree in Public Health (MPH/MSPH) with a bachelor's degree in a biological science. Other educational options are a Master's in Health Administration, Health Care Administration, Health Care Management, Health Management and Policy, Health Services Administration (or equivalent), or Hospital Administration. A Master's degree or equivalent in public health, and one year of graduate medical education completed in a clinical specialty at a hospital acceptable to the Surgeon General, HQ Army or HQ Air Force is strongly recommended.
GS-12 Specialized Experience: Must possess high degree of analytical ability with specialized knowledge of the basic principles and practices related to the management of occupational health care delivery systems; and experiences in planning for and the execution of state occupational health and industrial hygiene programs. MUST HAVE at least 12 months experience in one of the medical service core functions, which are prescribed as: Health facilities, health plan management, medical resources, health care information, management and information technology, medical logistics, and medical readiness. Must have demonstrated skills in written and oral communication. MUST HAVE at least 12 months experience, education, or training which provided working knowledge of the principles and practices related to the management of occupational health care delivery systems. Have experiences in analyzing and recommending solutions to complicated problems related to health systems. Experiences must include a working knowledge of missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of occupational health care delivery systems. Experiences in briefing senior leaders on related subjects are required. Experiences are preferred in occupational health services management; hospital administration and practice; contractual and accounting fundamentals; quality management; human resource management; and biometrics. Knowledge of occupational health standards of practice; preventive medicine concepts, medical executive skills/competencies and contingency plans is preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of health hazards in the workplace and required preventive measures needed to establish evaluation methodologies, provide consultative services, and develop programs suitable for areas of responsibility. Experiences and ability to administer an occupational health program with diverse elements peculiar to military settings, achieving compliance with regulatory provisions, and effectively communicating multiple occupational procedures and practices to both preventive medicine staff and line personnel. Experiences in planning, organizing, directing, budgeting, coordinating and evaluating operations, work processes, human-machine interactions and environmental conditions that impact the health and efficiency of personnel. Experiences in multi-disciplinary investigations to evaluate biological and toxicological effects of widely-used chemicals/toxicants and other potentially hazardous materials. Competent knowledge of regulatory guidelines such as, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act of 1970, Federal Employees Compensation Act, Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the Code of Federal Regulations, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Working knowledge of Workers Compensation Program principles, concepts, rules, laws, regulations and precedent decisions in order identify pertinent Workers Compensation Programs elements and program deficiencies; and to recommend desirable courses of management actions and decisions to define likely modes of failure, including procedural deficiencies and their effects upon the efficiency of the system. Working knowledge of the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) is necessary to discuss employees' medical condition with physicians and medical personnel and, as necessary, establish validity of claim and the ability to return to work. Ability to establish sound working relationships with other professionals including Federal, State, and private occupational health medical personnel who are inside and outside the agency, commanders, supervisors, and workers. Skilled in utilizing a variety of automated systems and technology (e.g., Medical Operational Data Systems (MODS) and the DoD Occupational Environmental Health Readiness System (DOEHRS). MUST HAVE experiences in mentoring, leading, and managing people and occupational health business, which include training, directing, and assigning tasks and projects to personnel. Demonstrated experiences and abilities to supervise the business tasks, as well as, motivate and inspire are mandatory. Must have working knowledge of equal employment and affirmative action programs.
ALL APPLICANTS ARE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, AGE (WITH AUTHORIZED EXCEPTIONS) OR ANY OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete and after the closing date of the vacancy announcement, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the qualifications questionnaire. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire and supporting documents. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities based on information listed in your resume and/or supporting documents. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Please ensure the accuracy of your information. Making a false statement in any part of your application may result in disciplinary action.
- Resume or any other written format
Your resume or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the document upload or fax process.
Helpful Hints for Applying:
- Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.
- Include details about the experience that relates to the position you are applying for.
- Be specific and always include Month and Year for the dates of your experience.
- Be sure to include your applicable military experience and explain the duties of the MOS/AFSC held.
- If you are using education to qualify for this position OR education is a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, YOU MUST submit copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice. You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable.
- If you have been or currently are a Federal Civil Service employee, please submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, Form SF-50. If you have never been a Federal Civil Service employee, this is not a requirement. This is also not a requirement for current Technicians employed by the Missouri National Guard.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please read the instructions under How to Apply and Required Documents before you start the application process.
To apply
for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which
includes the following:
1. Your responses to the Qualifications Assessment
Questionnaire; and
2. Your résumé (be sure to list your duties and responsibilities as they relate
to the qualifying experience as listed above in this announcement); and
3. Any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this
job announcement.
APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 PM EASTERN TIME ON Friday, June 16, 2017. FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY HINDER YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR
THIS POSITION.
There are two options used to apply for our positions:
The following link provides some application tips and may be used for aiding
you in building your Resume: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Tips
Option A:
Applying Online
To begin, click Apply to access the online
application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to
apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one
before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume
and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application
package and complete the Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire. You will have
the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application
before it is submitted.
Tips for using the Online Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire:
* You must click the Submit My Answers button
to submit your application package when you are done. Your Online
Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire is not processed and your resume is
not attached until you click the Submit My Answers button, even if
USAJOBS says it sent your resume.
* You can upload or fax supporting documents after you Submit the Online
Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire.
* To receive consideration, you must complete the entire process and submit the
complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date --
Friday, June 16, 2017.
* It is your responsibility to ensure that your responses and appropriate
documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
* To make sure everything you submitted is successfully received and to
verify your application is complete, follow these steps:
1. Log into your USAJOBS account using the following link: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login.
2. Click on "Application Status" and then select the "more
information" link for this position. The Details page will display the
status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any
correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
Please Note: Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the
virus scan process. Verify that all of your documents appear on the Details
page with a status of Processed.
* You can save your work and come back later. Just click both Save and Logout.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and
select Application Status. Choose the vacancy, and click Update Application in
the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
* If you submit more than one Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire for this
position, the most recent one Submitted is the one that is used.
Therefore, it is important for you to complete it in its entirety.
Option B: Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online
will allow you to review and track the status of your application. NOTE: If you
applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper
application (OPM Form 1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online
responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the qualification assessment questionnaire online and are
unable to upload supporting document(s), please follow steps 1 and 2 below:
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page:
http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf, and provide the required
information. The Vacancy ID is 1959049.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your
materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST)
on Friday, June 16, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax
confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the qualifications assessment questionnaire and submit via fax,
please follow steps 1, 2, and 3 below:
1. Click the following link to view and print the qualifications assessment
questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print the OPM Form 1203-FX; follow the instructions and provide your
responses to the qualifications assessment questionnaire items: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf.
Once the application process is completed in its entirety, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. The review will consist of an evaluation of your responses to the qualification questionnaire and the documentation you submitted in your resume to support your responses. The selecting official will contact you for an interview if your name is referred for this position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/469838700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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AMENDMENT
MISSOURI NATIONAL GUARD
ARMY TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT