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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a Health Technician, Position Description Number D1243and is part of the Maryland Army National Guard.
06/05/2018 to 07/05/2018
$45,972 - $59,762 per year
GS 7 - 8
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
8
No
MDHRO000010224220-18-094
501427100
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
National Guard
As a Health Technician GS-0640-8, you will provide assistance in the administration of the JFHQ-S Occupational Health/Industrial Hygiene (OH/IH) programs to include, but not limited to, various duties in support of the Medical Surveillance, Respiratory Protection, Industrial Hygiene, Hearing Conservation, Vision Conservation, and Bloodborne Pathogen Programs. Assists in the scheduling and coordination of occupational health related physical examinations for military/civilian personnel (e.g. pre-placement/baseline, periodic, termination/retirement exams) and screenings such as vital signs (i.e., blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations), vision screening, audiometric testing, pulmonary function tests (PFT), and height and weight measurements. Ensures all full-time employees assigned to hazardous noise positions are enrolled in the Installation Hearing Conservation Program for testing and monitoring. Ensures all military/civilian personnel who are occupationally exposed to hazardous noise or ototoxic environments receive baseline, 90-day, annual, and termination audiograms in accordance with Hearing Conservation Program regulations and directives. Administers the JFHQ-S Department of Defense (DoD) Occupational Environmental Health Readiness System-Hearing Conservation (DOEHRS-HC) Program. Obtains and maintains DOEHRS-HC Bi-Annual Compliance Reports. Performs system backup and uploads information to the DOEHRS-HC repository as required. Ensures military/civilian personnel receive Hearing Conservation Program services and training to meet hearing protection requirements (e.g., earplugs, noise muffs, ear canal caps, noise-attenuating helmets, or a combination of protection) to minimize hearing loss. Ensures individualized hearing protection is provided to all military/civilian employees assigned to hazardous noise areas. Coordinates and/or conducts noise surveys of all suspected noise-hazard areas, vehicles, and equipment as directed by regulation and law using Type 2 or greater sound level meters which meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI) requirements. Ensures vision screenings are conducted IAW the Army Vision Conservation and Readiness Program (VCRP). Assesses whether or not personnel meet visual criteria for their particular job. Performs other duties as assigned.
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. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Military Grades: Enlisted
Compatible Military Assignments: 68S 68W
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7.
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.
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.
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.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
--Knowledge of occupational health regulations and industrial hygiene standards, concepts, procedures, policies, and practices to perform independent inspections necessary to control or eliminate hazardous environmental conditions and potential health hazards in industrial hygiene settings.
--Knowledge to determine which conventional alternative methods, approaches or techniques to apply to resolve an identified problem.
--Knowledge in the use of equipment for audiometric and pulmonary function testing, vision screening and the ability to explain the purpose and results to employees, recording and interpreting results, and determining need for referral.
--Knowledge of anatomy and physiology relating to the presence of common occupational health illness and injuries. Knowledge and skill in instructing employees in the proper use and care of personal protective equipment to include hearing protection, eye protection, and respiratory protection.
--Knowledge of medical terminology and skilled in recording specific information in the client's medical record.
--Knowledge of the anatomy of the ear and skilled in the proper techniques for fitting a variety of hearing protection devices.
--Knowledge of calibration and use of a wide variety of industrial hygiene sampling instrumentation; ability to select appropriate sampling equipment and techniques to determine the nature and degree of hazards.
--Knowledge of functions of various computer software and information processing methodology/technology, and processing techniques.
--Knowledge of medical records administration and management skills and abilities.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10224220~
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
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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.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/501427100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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