Clarification from the agency

All US Citizens

Serving as a Athletic Trainer GS-1701-12 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is ln the Organizational Health Division with Mission and Readiness Support Directorate located in Glynco, Georgia.

Typical duties include:

• Performing initial evaluation of students and staff injuries on an individual basis in determining the extent of the injury and independently providing treatment based on the assessment.
• Developing, implementing and integrating comprehensive individual rehabilitation program which is evidence based and facilitates a rapid and safe return to activities for the student and staff.
• Serving as an accomplished instructor with a high degree of accuracy and technical expertise for specific programs. Programs including but not limited to: Heat Stress; Law Enforcement Fitness Coordinator Training Program (LEFCTP); Tactical Medical Instructor Training Program (BTMITP); Tactical Medical First Responder Program (TMFR); CPR and First Aid;
• Reviewing and producing quarterly Injury Data Reports for selected agencies, classes and divisions to ascertain and research injury trends occurring in classes in order to make recommendations to reduce and or prevent risks of injury.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
• This position is Emergency Essential and required to sustain FLETC’s operations under all conditions.
• Must possess an Athletic Trainer license from a state board to apply. Must obtain and maintain a Georgia State Athletic Trainer license within 90 days.
• Must possess and maintain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with automated external defibrillators AED certification.
• Must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards. Subject to an initial and annual physical examination that measures visual, hearing, and physical acuity.
• Working on weekends and federal holidays may be required.
• Shift work may be required.
• Overtime work may be required.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• This position is eligible for situational telework as determined by agency policy.

Qualifications

A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements

This position has a Selective Placement Factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates. In order to be considered for this position you must possess all of the following:

• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with automated external defibrillators AED certification (Certificate required) -AND-
• Must possess Athletic Trainer Licensure from state board and (Certificate required). Must obtain and maintain a Georgia State Athletic Trainer license within 90 days -AND-
• Must possess and maintain the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers in good standing (Certificate required)

In addition to the selective placement factor all applicants must meet the Individual Occupational Requirements - basic requirements in A or B below:

A: Successful completion a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study (24 semester hours) in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position such as sports medicine, human anatomy, physiology, nutrition and weight management, or related fields. Transcripts required. -OR-

B: An equivalent combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major (24 semester hours) in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above. Transcripts required.

In addition to meeting the basic education requirement and selective placement factor, you must meet the following Specialized Experience to be considered minimally qualified for this position.

To qualify for the GS-12, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Demonstrating experience assisting in providing technical knowledge in injury prevention and treatment involving a variety of injuries; evaluating and determining the adequacy of physical conditioning programs; providing assistance to instructors on procedures, techniques, and philosophies in areas involving prevention injury management, rehabilitation, and wellness; and conducting injury analysis.

All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibilityon OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement.

Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, the FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement in this position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.

Physical Demands: The position exerts frequent physical activity such as walking considerable distances; carrying and moving injured students; carrying required athletic trainer supplies such as trauma kits and moving treatment modalities such as ultrasound and diathermy units. Position may be required to drive a government-owned or government-leased vehicle to perform duties at locations on and off-site. Operating a motor vehicle for the purpose of transporting injured students to Health Services is required. Is expected to maintain equipment used in treatment in proper working condition to the extent of cleaning, testing, making adjustments and minor repairs. Report the need for major repairs.

Work Environment: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomfort which requires normal safety precautions typical of various indoor and outdoor training activities. Operation of treatment modalities requiring a combination of electrical and water is an everyday occurrence. Indoor areas are adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being filled from this announcement.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp.You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position.

To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process, including the application and USA Hire Assessment.

Online assessment: Applicants must complete the online USA Hire Competency Based Assessments measuring critical general competencies required to perform the job. Examples used in the assessment may include general situations not directly related to customer experience. Applicants submitting complete application packages and completing the online assessment will move on to the next phase of the assessment process.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:

1. Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF), and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors (QRF) as determined by the job analysis.
2. Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPF's and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis.
3. Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis.

If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Preview the job questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12821250

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be removed from consideration, or your score may be lowered.

Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. (This position is considered scientific/professional.). Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. View information on veterans' preference.

1. Your resume (click the link for information on what to include). If you are a current or former Federal employee, your resume must indicate the GS or pay band level for each position held. Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages.
2. Your responses to the job questionnaire. https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12821250
3. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution listing the college/university, degree confirmation date(s) and applicable courses. Once selected and prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. For example, specific courses accepted for college-level credit by an accredited U.S. college or university, or foreign education evaluated by an organization recognized for accreditation by the Department of Education as education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. college or university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information.
4. Are you a veteran? You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. The member 4 copy of your DD214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," is preferable. If claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form (SF-15), "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference." If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. View more veterans' information.
5. Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)? Submit the following:
   • A copy of your agency notice,
   • A copy of your most recent performance rating, and
   • A copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location.
6. Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
   • Position title,
   • Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee), Agency,
   • Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

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