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This National Guard position is for a PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1723000 and is part of the Oregon National Guard 173rd Fighter Wing, National Guard.
11/18/2019 to 01/15/2020
$46,572 - $60,543 per year
GS 8
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Temporary - - Indefinite with Conversion Rights
Full-Time
Excepted
8
No
Yes
OR-10655059-AF-20-013
551988100
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Open to all qualified applicants in all Areas of Consideration listed below.
As a PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32), GS-0640-8, 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, bloodborne 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. Analyzes the results of Bioenvironmental Engineering (BEE) Industrial Hygiene Surveys, and determines the need for employee occupational health medical examinations (OHMEs).
(3) Coordinates OHMEs 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 Reproductive Health Program. Studies and analyzes BEE Industrial Hygiene Survey data to determine chemical/workplace risks to fetal health.
(7) Manages the Bloodborne Pathogens Program (BPP).
(8) Manages the PIMR ASIMS Hospital Employee Health Program (HEHP) database.
(9) Studies, reviews and manages occupational injury/illness workplace incidents and recommends corrective actions.
(10) Manages the Community Health Program. Formulates strategy for the identification, control, prevention and elimination of communicable diseases.
(11) Manages Public Health aspect of the base immunization program.
(12) Manages the Vector borne Disease Surveillance Program.
(13) Develops, manages, and executes the base Food Safety and Vulnerability Program.
(14) Manages the Facility Sanitation Program. Reviews existing on and off-base food and public facilities, contracted medical services, lodging, food vendors, and other related services.
(15) Reviews, monitors and manages the Defense Logistics Agency All Food and Drug Act (ALFOODACT) hazardous food program concerning recalls and potential recalls of hazardous, tampered or suspected tampering of foods that are issued by Government or non-Government agencies.
(16) Manages the Aircraft Quarantine Inspection Program. Evaluates inspection of incoming aircraft to ensure compliance with required aircraft retrograde/quarantine procedures.
(17) Manages the Medical Intelligence Program. Researches, acquires, identifies and educates country specific disease and environmental factors which may affect the health of deployed personnel.
(18) Manages and tracks deployment activity with the PIMR ASIMS Deployment Tracking Application database.
(19) Manages Public Health and Prevention aspect of Base Disaster Preparation and Response Process.
(20) Provides input for the Public Health portion of Host Tenant Support Agreement (HTSA) and coordinates with Logistics/Plans office.
(21) Manages the educational training portion of the OSHA mandated "Right To Know Law"; Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) program.
(22) 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.*
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 desired.
Must have successfully completed the Air Force Public Health Apprentice course.
Must have successfully completed the Operational Entomology in-residence course.
Must have successfully completed the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Epidemiology course.
Must have a completed Hearing Conservation certification.
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.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which at a minimum requires:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
The following are not required documents, but you can submit as supporting documents:
Other supporting documents:
Cover Letter, DD-214/ Statement of Service, Diploma/ GED, License, OF-306, Police Records Check Form DD-369, PCS Orders, Performance Appraisal, Professional Certification, Proof of Enrollment, Resume, Separation Notice (RIF), SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action, Supplemental Application, and Transcript
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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. If you have any additional questions, please contact either of the two point of contacts below.
Mr. Pedro Velasquez
503-584-3926
pedro.velasquez.civ@mail.mil
Mr. Edward Chitwood
503-584-3975
edward.d.chitwood.civ@mail.mil
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/551988100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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This position is a Title 32 Excepted Service - Military position. Oregon Air National Guard military service is a condition of employment.
The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!
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.
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.
Area 5 - US Citizens eligible to meet the military requirements for membership in the Oregon ANG.