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Medical Technician

Department of the Army
U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command
Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS)
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Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This will be filled on a permanent basis.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
06/16/2025 to 06/23/2025
Salary
$44,959 to - $58,445 per year

Salary listed does not include locality pay; salary will be determined based on the location in which candidate is selected.

Pay scale & grade
GS 6
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Mechanicsburg, PA
Fort Sam Houston, TX
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
DABR254994819972
Control number
838701900

Duties

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  • Maintain applicant’s medical records during the examination process.
  • Manage medical consultations to include verifying doctor’s orders.
  • Prepare Drug and Alcohol Test (DAT) control logs and obtain control log signatures
  • Prepare packages and ship specimens to testing laboratory.
  • Perform phlebotomy procedures to obtain blood samples for HIV and other laboratory tests.
  • Manage medical consultations to include verifying doctor’s orders.
  • Conduct standardized medical orientation briefings to applicants
  • Inprocess applicants to verify their identity using previously captured biometrics (i.e. digital fingerprints and photographs).
  • Review unique medical forms for proper format, coding, and completion.
  • Assist applicants on completion of a variety of forms required for physical examination.
  • Track and maintain medical assessment data.

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 employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
  • This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. (Before 0600 or after 1800 hours)
  • This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) 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.
  • Successful completion of applicable Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS Training is required in order to access the MHS GENESIS System within 30 days of on-boarding and/or as required.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or specialized 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 Assisting with physical examinations (i.e. optical, audiometric tests, electrocardiogram, and/or urine collection/processing) of applicants/patients; Performing phlebotomy to obtain blood samples while ensuring all safety precautions are followed; Operating medical equipment (i.e. audiometers, stereoscopic vision testers, and/or centrifuges) for various types of medical examinations/procedures; Documenting the medical information or patients to ensure the completion and accuracy of information.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR

Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Medical Technology/Technician, Medical Assistant, Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, or a related field of study. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR

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. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)


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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

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.
  • 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.
  • This is a Medical Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • 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.
  • Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Federal Government and requirements are met.

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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