Clarification from the agency

All other individuals eligible and willing to become military members of the Washington Army/Air National Guard and wear the military uniform. (Nationwide)

A GS-0301-12, MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER:

• Determines the impact and implements courses of action regarding projected Department of Defense (DoD), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Center for Disease Control (CDC), Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense (OASD), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and Military Support to Civil Authorities (MSCA) that affect Air National Guard plans, directives and missions.
• Provides medical management and advisory services that contribute substantially to the plans, policies, decisions, and objectives of senior management.
• Provides policy guidance and interpretation to senior management officials to ensure compliance with medical aspects for the worldwide deployability of Wing/Group personnel, geographically separated units (GSUs), and tenant unit(s).
• Directs work to be accomplished by the base medical and bioenvironmental programs, ensuring each is developed and implemented according to applicable regulations.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements, medical readiness requirements, and the overall integrity of medical information and technology, force health management programs, and initiatives which operate to maintain and ensure a fit and ready force.
• Ensures implementation and compliance with Occupational Health for dual and non-dual status personnel, the Occupational Health Program to include the Hearing Conservation Program, Immunization Program, and Fetal Protection Program and provides oversight for base environmental pollution monitoring, Respiratory Protection Program, Radiological Protection Program, Ionizing Radiation Program, Potable Water Quality Program, Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Program, and Quantitative Fit Testing Program. Enforces diversity, equal employment opportunity, and the labor-management relations program.
• Analyzes, evaluates, monitors and reports Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) for Wing, tenant unit(s) and GSU personnel.
• Ensures the Medical Group is organized, trained and equipped for any state or federal contingency to include global contingency deployment.
• Develops and implements unit plans for execution of deployments In support of the USAF Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) requirements and contingency objectives to meet USAF and Joint Chief of Staff (JCS) goals.
• Assures management obtains the maximum benefit from medical resources and information without compromising mission efficiency, safety, and higher headquarters guidance. Provides oversight for the Group's Self-Inspection program and Self-Inspection Database (SID) to validate all functions of the Medical Group are operating in accordance with policy, directives, and guidance from higher headquarters.
• Serves as the installation's technical advisor regarding ANG medical capabilities related to "Homeland Defense" (HLD) and Military Support to Civil Authorities (MSCA).
• Serves as the installation subject matter expert and problem solver for medical and dental health benefits regulated and outlined by the National Defense Authorization Act and through the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Health Affairs.
• Represents and speaks on behalf of the Wing Commander with regard to ANG Medical Management issues with representatives of the NGB, the Office of the Adjutant General/Joint State Headquarters, and other military components.
• Serves as the Medical Group's active member of the Wing Financial Management Board (FMB). Controls utilization of health services program funds in collaboration with Medical Group Commander, Medical Group Executive Management Committee, Wing Commander, and Wing Comptroller.
• Functions as the Wing lead Health Professional Recruiting/Retention Liaison Officer.
• Manages all health services activities, including plans and operations, executive management, medical support of expeditionary rapid reaction contingencies and humanitarian missions, education and training, human resource management, medical staffing, financial management, medical facility management, medical logistics, medical readiness management, medical information systems and technology management, TRICARE, force fitness, and Health Professional recruiting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Military Grades: O3 (Capt) - Lt Col (O5)

Desired Military Assignments: Any Medical AFSC (41A3 desired)

- Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the AFSC to apply or be considered for selection. Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain AFSC within 1 year of appointment action.

- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

- Must maintain membership in the WA Air National Guard for continued employment.

- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

- Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

- The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 36 months experience or 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

*You must provide a copy of your SF50, in the Supporting Documents Section, if you are qualifying under the 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

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, 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. You may also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and a determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, as well as the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's.

• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness of the Medical Group programs and wing medical readiness capabilities.
• Knowledge is applied in conducting studies, analyzing findings and making recommendations to Wing leadership.
• Knowledge of NGB strategic management objectives and policies to develop guidance on techniques for effective implementation and operation of the Wing medical programs.
• Knowledge is used to develop procedures and directives to determine what to measure, how to measure, develop plans of correction and define the results for program effectiveness.
• Knowledge of clear and concise oral and written communication.
• Experience in project and multiple program management.
• Knowledge of fiscal management to include basic budgeting and accounting processes.
• Knowledge of legal aspects of managing a healthcare organization.
• Knowledge of medical logistics systems to include basic supply chain management.