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Occupational Health Technician

Department of Defense
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
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Summary

About the Position: This position is located at Tooele Army Depot, Occupational Health Clinic, Department of Preventive Medicine which is location in Tooele County. The clinic is approximately 37 miles east of Salt Lake City.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Overview

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Open & closing dates
08/15/2025 to 08/29/2025
Salary
$49,960 to - $64,952 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Tooele Army Depot, UT
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
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
HSJW254985462968HW
Control number
843513700

Duties

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  • Maintain patient records according to regulation ensuring each entry contains proper patient and health care provider identification.
  • Enter labs and/or x-ray order into medical records for providers signatures.
  • Obtain vital signs, height/weight measurements, and health assessments for military and civilian personnel.
  • Administer immunizations and TB skin tests to patient and to record results in the medical records.
  • Perform audiograms, vision testing, pulmonary function testing, electrocardiograms (EKGs)
  • Obtain serum and urine specimens from patients and prepare specimens for shipping to contract lab.

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.
  • The incumbent of this position must be able to obtain and maintain Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) Certification within 180 days of hire.
  • This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • This position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
  • This position is 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.
  • The incumbent of this position must be able to obtain and maintain National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Certification to perform pulmonary function testing within 180 days of hire.

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 1) counseling patients on test results; 2) conducting occupational health tests in any of the following (audiograms, spirometry, vision screening, electrocardiograms); 3) taking vital signs; and 4) operating an automated system to input and retrieve medical information. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

Education

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

  • 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.
  • Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • 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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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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