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Health Technician

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Medical Command
US Army Health Clinic
This job announcement has closed

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position is located in the Occupational Health Clinic, Picatinny Arsenal. The incumbent provides routine Occupational Health (OH) screening for employees identified in the Medical Surveillance Program and for pre-placement medical qualification evaluations.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
02/07/2025 to 02/18/2025
Salary
$52,982 to - $68,874 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 6
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel up to 5% of the time.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Term - Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 2 Years. Extensions may be possible in accordance with guidance on the job announcement.
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
HSM125613422829DHA
Control number
830820300

Duties

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  • Performs a wide variety of duties of a technical nature including performance of various screening tests, patient assessments, triage, and health education.
  • Performs all necessary tests including Vital Signs, EKGs, Spirometry, Audiograms and Vision tests.
  • Provide routine medical care in accordance with protocols such as: basic wound care, dressing changes, application of splint, application of hot and cold packs, etc.
  • Perform required quality improvement checks to equipment.
  • Schedule patient appointments.
  • Operates as an EMT on emergency or patient transport vehicle.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • A Personnel Security Investigation is required
  • This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
  • This position is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to sign a statement consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
  • Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
  • All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Red Cross.
  • Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
  • A pre-placement medical examination is required.
  • This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
  • Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
  • This position requires a valid New Jersey state driver's license and a valid government driver's license.
  • Incumbent may be required to work outside of normal business hours, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements.
  • Incumbent must possess and maintain New Jersey State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)OR National Emergency Medical Technician certification.
  • This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
  • This is a Term position scheduled to last 2 years. Term employment is subject to a one year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes maintaining medical records of screenings completed during physical examinations AND providing direct patient care in a clinic or at the site of an incident or operating an emergency or patient transport vehicle. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Medical Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Incentives such as Recruitment or Relocation may be authorized at the Command's discretion.
  • Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 2 years. Term appointments may be extended beyond six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years.
  • Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.

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, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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