• Responsible for oversight of the design, development and/or evaluation for the Programs of Instructions (POIs)on: Combat Paramedic Program (68W-3P), the Critical Care Flight Paramedic Program (68W-F2), and the Paramedic Recertification course.
• Develops and prepares lesson plans and instructional materials and program evaluations as required for military occupational specialties and departmental training to meet AHS, MEDCoE and U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) requirements.
• Prepares and conducts lectures, practical exercises and small group instruction directed towards clinical situations in relationship to combat trauma and critical care paramedic in areas of concern to the students.
• Supervises and directs the development of the CPB individual training courses and products taught in residence and distributed to the field.
• Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training.
• Provides advice, guidance and oversight concerning the application of the policies, processes, and procedures for designing, producing, and/or evaluating instructional programs.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one-year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• 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 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.

Basic Requirements for Supervisory Physician Assistant:

Education: Graduation from a physician assistant educational program, accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors, at a college, university, or educational institution that is accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

GS-13 Experience: A minimum of one full year of work experience as a certified physician assistant which includes preparing and conducting lectures, practical exercises and small group instructions directed towards clinical situations in relationship to combat trauma and critical care paramedic in areas of concern to the students; Developing and preparing lesson plans, and instructional materials and program evaluations as required for military occupational specialties and departmental training; Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of advanced medical subjects (standards of care) and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - Paramedic (NREMT-P) processes, practices, and procedures and applying that knowledge in decisions associated with the Program of Instruction (POI). Experience advising, counseling, and instructing employees on work and administrative matters; hear and resolve complaints; and adjusts work procedures to accommodate decisions to complete mission and course objectives. This definition of experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

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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.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.
DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only.

Only PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status.

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

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website