This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/470045100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position was announced in conjunction with vacancy announcement number AF17C0034 open to status and certain noncompetitive candidates. Only one position will be filled as a result of these two vacancy announcements.
The incumbent serves as the Chief Medical Officer and Flight Surgeon at the Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC). In this capacity, the incumbent is responsible for providing Aerospace Medical support to NASA pilots and associated aircrew, and for managing the Center’s overall Occupational Health Program. This position reports directly to the Director for Mission Support.
To receive consideration, you must submit a resume and answer NASA-specific questions. The NASA questions appear after you submit your resume and are transferred to the NASA web site. If you successfully apply, USAJOBS will show your application status as 'Received'. If your status is 'Application Status Not Available', you have not successfully applied. Do not rely on a USAJOBS email to confirm successful application. Only an email from NASA confirms a successful application.
05/17/2017 to 06/30/2017
$134,411 - $161,900 per year
GS 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
15
Yes
AF17D0027
470045100
Supervisor provides occupational specific technical and administrative direction less than 25 percent of the time to three or more subordinate employees performing the work and functions of the organization.
* Obtains resources and identifies strategic objectives for the organization.
* Defines jobs, selects employees, and assigns work; defines technical work requirements and milestones; evaluates the organization and employee accomplishments by accepting or rejecting work products; and presents and defends organization and employees work to senior management and other offices.
* Recommends employee promotions and recognition; approves leave; implements performance modifications and takes corrective actions as appropriate.
* Provides equal opportunity in all Federal human capital and employment programs regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, affiliation or non-affiliation with a labor organization, political affiliation, or status as a parent.
* Provides employees resources and information that insures a safe and healthy work environment.
Designated Flight Surgeon and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Senior Aviation Medical Examiner (AME), performing flight physicals on NASA research and test pilots, and is responsible for the aeromedical certification of all aircrew members flying on AFRC aircraft; these include Civil Servant and contractor pilots, secondary aircrew and qualified non-crewmembers such as principal investigators, educators, distinguished visitor, students and news media. The incumbent is the local aeromedical waiver authority, and serves as the local Health and Medical Technical Authority on behalf of the Agency’s Chief Health and Medical Officer. Interacts regularly with the center’s Life Support, Flight Operations and Flight Safety functions to reduce the overall health and safety risk of flight operations at the Center. Operates and manages the Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device used to train aircrew on the effects of hypoxia in flight. Member of the AFRC Aviation Safety Working Group, which reviews and formulates local policy relating to aviation and ground safety. Medical Director for the AFRC local Emergency Medical System, ensuring appropriate ambulance response as well as an operational Automated External Defibrillator Program throughout the Center, including the geographically separated Science Aircraft Integration Facility. Interacts regularly with the U.S. Air Force Paramedic Ambulance Service, local emergency medical services providers and local county coroners.
Responsible for the NASA Occupational Health Program. Directly responsible for the areas of Occupational Medicine, Medical Emergency Response, the Fitness Center, Industrial Hygiene, Food Sanitation, Health Physics (i.e. Radiation Safety) and Employee Assistance. Manages a program of peer-review and quality improvement, and is the designated point-of-contact for the Agency-based tri-annual audit of the Occupational Health Program. Interacts with Safety, Human Resources, Protective Services and the Equal Employment Opportunity Office, as well as Managers and Supervisors. Interacts with counterparts at the other NASA Centers, the Chief Health and Medical Officer at NASA Headquarters, local U.S. Air Force counterparts, as well as state and local public health officials.
Serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative, offering technical advice on, and managing the contract governing the Center’s Occupational Health Services, which include Medical, Industrial Hygiene, Health Physics and Fitness Center services provided at two geographically separate sites. Designated government purchase card holder for the AFRC occupational health function, with acquisition authority for basic equipment, medications and medical supplies, clinical laboratory services, environmental laboratory testing services and biohazardous waste management.
Provides emergency and non-emergency medical care to employees and visitors who become ill or injured while on the agency's premises. Examines patients and discusses treatment plans, to include those employees returning from absenteeism due to illness, as well as special periodic examinations of employees who are subject to toxic exposure or other unusual health stresses. Performs screening examinations on employees who are potentially exposed to workplace hazards and performs disability evaluations and impairment ratings, to include assessments regarding causality of medical claims through the Federal Employee Claims Act (i.e. workers’ compensation). Renders medical opinion on issues involving the Family and Medical Leave Act, as well as Reasonable Accommodation requests.
Responsible for writing, updating and/or deleting locally-generated forms and documents pertaining to center-wide procedures, organizational procedures, standards and plans of the Occupational Health and Aerospace Medicine Programs.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from a school in the United States or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicant's graduation. [A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States may be demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) (or a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country).]
In addition to a residency in aerospace medicine, knowledge, skills, and abilities for work in this program area may have been acquired in fields such as internal medicine, pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease, family practice, preventive medicine, occupational health, or public health.
Any applicant tentatively selected for this position may be required to undergo a pre-employment background investigation. Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. See 'How You Will Be Evaluated' for definition of well qualified. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP consideration must indicate their eligibility when applying for a position. The USAJOBS resume asks you to identify your ICTAP eligibility; the NASA Supplemental Information asks you to identify your CTAP eligibility. If you are selected for the position, you must be prepared to submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. In order to receive preference in hiring, you must clearly identify your claim for veterans preference on your resume.
NASA's Applicant Guide provides the information needed to assist you in determining whether or not you can claim 5 or 10 point veterans preference. You should not submit documents to prove your eligibility for veterans preference at this time. However, you must be prepared to submit proof of veterans preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, SF-15 plus proof required by that form) as requested by the Human Resources Office. Veterans preference will only be considered based on what is supported For instance, if you claim 10-point preference, but are only able to document 5-point preference, you will be considered accordingly. If you fail to provide the required documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw a job offer and/or remove you from further consideration.
Your USAJOBS account asks you to assign a name to each of your resumes. When you apply to a NASA position, we will show you the text of the resume you have submitted, but we do not maintain the name you have assigned to that resume. If you wish to keep track of that information, we recommend you make note of it at the time you apply.
Fair Employment Opportunities for Applicants
NASA Credit for National Service
Occasional Travel May be required
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized, however, relocation incentives may be considered.
The payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
NASA uses an automated system (Resumix) that matches the competencies extracted from your resume to the competencies identified by the selecting official for the position. Based on the competencies you match, you are placed in one of three categories identified as 90, 80, or 70 pt. quality categories, which are defined as:
90 pt. Category - Tentatively meets (until subsequent confirmation upon referral) the basic qualification requirements identified in the vacancy announcement and has experience in the same or similar job that has demonstrated superior proficiency in the primary requirements of the position.
80 pt. Category - Tentatively meets (until subsequent confirmation upon referral) the basic qualification requirements identified in the vacancy announcement and demonstrates satisfactory proficiency in the primary requirements of the position.
70 pt. Category - Fails to meet criteria described in the 80 pt. category.
Additional application guidance is available in NASA's Applicant Guide.
Information for Veterans: The Category Rating Process protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet qualification requirements and have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed at the top of the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher.
For the purpose of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), candidates rated in the top quality category are considered well-qualified
NASA's application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. In order to apply for this position, you only need to submit your resume and answer the screening questions and supplemental information. No additional documentation is accepted at the time of application. (For example you need not submit narrative 'KSA' statements; they are not required and will not be evaluated.) In this way we allow you to focus on preparing a resume that best describes your background and abilities. For assistance in preparing your resume, consult the Applicant Guide.
Nothing further is required until requested by the Human Resources Office. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume. For example, we may ask you to provide academic transcripts or proof of Federal employment status. If you are claiming veterans' preference, we may ask you to submit proof of veterans preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, SF-15 plus proof required by that form). If you fail to provide the required documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw a job offer and/or remove you from further consideration.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This vacancy is being filled through NASA STARS, an automated Staffing and Recruitment System. NASA partners with USAJOBS in providing a seamless application process. Before you begin the application process, please read the vacancy announcement carefully and have all required information available. You may begin the process of submitting your resume by clicking on the 'Apply Online' link. In order to be considered, you must submit a resume completed on the USAJOBS site. When completing your USAJOBS resume, please remember that NASA limits resumes to approximately 32,000 characters including spaces. NASA does not accept resumes uploaded to USAJOBS from a second source or documents attached through USAJOBS' document attachment feature. Once you submit your resume to NASA, you will be asked to complete a short series of additional questions. You must finish the entire process in order to have a complete application package and receive consideration. Your answers will not be saved unless you finish the entire application. You may edit a previously-submitted application, if the announcement is still open.
If you are unable to apply electronically for this position, submit your resume and supplemental questions to:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
4200 Rideout Road
Resume Operations Center/Mailstop: HS50
Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812
DO NOT submit your resume directly to the Center advertising this vacancy. Mailed resumes must be received by the close of business on the closing date of the announcement. Hard copy resumes requirements are provided at: Hard Copy Resume Requirements. If you are a first time applicant, we recommend that you review NASA's Applicant Guide to ensure that you are providing a complete resume.
Failure to submit the supplemental data and a resume that contains all of the required information may result in loss of consideration for positions in which you are interested.
All applications must be received no later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
Candidates for NASA positions are evaluated using our automated staffing and recruitment system, NASA STARS, which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official.
At NASA, we pride ourselves on efficient and timely recruitment actions, and you can normally expect to learn the outcome of the selection process in a fairly short period of time. In addition, to ensure that you can measure progress for yourself, NASA provides you with regularly updated information on the status of the vacancy announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/470045100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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