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Health Technician (Audiology)

Department of Defense
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Womack Army Medical Center
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Summary

About the Position: Serves as an Audiometric Health Technician for the Fort Bragg Hearing Conservation Program at Womack Army Medical Center performing a variety of audiometric procedures.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
02/16/2023 to 03/01/2023
Salary
$43,778 to - $56,908 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 6
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Bragg, NC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up to 5% for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
HAJT231626608916HW
Control number
707290000

Duties

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  • Assist the Audiologist in audiometric examinations to determine hearing loss.
  • Fit patients for hearing protection devices
  • Educate patients on preventing noise-induced hearing loss.
  • Maintain supplies and equipment in accordance with procedures.
  • Receive patients reporting to the clinic for care.
  • Maintain records of audiometric procedures and results.
  • Review audiograms to determine follow-up testing.

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.
  • This position requires the completion of a Pre-Appointment Physical.
  • This position is covered by Health Affairs Policy 97006, 23 Oct 96, the position requires the employee to obtain Hepatitis B immunizations and Tuberculin testing unless exempt by physician.
  • Employee will be required to wear and use personal protective equipment as required and provided by the employer.
  • Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as Critical Under the Drug Abuse Testing Program or a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
  • This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Basic Life Saver certification.
  • This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the EDUCATION AND/OR 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 EXPERIEINCE: One year of specialized experience which includes preparing patients for audiology testing; assisting the audiologist with routine diagnostic hearing tests; and performing administrative support functions such as: data entry, scheduling hearing tests, and maintaining electronic medical records. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

Education Substitution: I have successfully completed a half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Audiology.

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

  • An (OHC) Occupational Hearing Conservationist certified by the (CAOHC) Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation is preferred.
  • Male applicants born after December 31,1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • 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.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.

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 résumé 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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