Duties
As a HEALTH SYSTEMS SPECIALIST, GS-0671-9, you will assist the Senior Health System Specialist in planning, controlling, conducting, and administering the operational and medical activities with direct responsibility for assigned programs, to train and evaluate traditional Aeromedical Evacuation Specialist proficiency and competency, and provide ground and flight instruction for developing and upgrading the skills of traditional Aeromedical Evacuation Specialists. Performs a variety of duties associated with nursing services/patient care on Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) flights, and on the ground the incumbent administers AE activities and reviews and coordinates projects and activities on behalf of the Squadron Commander and the Operations Group Commander. Incumbent insures that command medical and operational policies are applied and carried out in the day-to-day operation of an Air National Guard (ANG) Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron. Plans, organizes, and implements programs, policies, and procedures designed to ensure unit readiness for wartime tasking capability. Develops and implements training plans/opportunities. Initiates training waivers as required and forwards them to appropriate agency/office in accordance with applicable directives. Interprets and complies with all applicable directives. Flying duties include flight examiner and flight instructor assignments as the mission may dictate.
Assists in planning, controlling, directing, organizing, and implementing all medical administrative, operational, training, and personnel activities designed to ensure medical readiness of the unit. This includes, recruiting, retention, resource management, quality improvement, mobility, status and adequacy of equipment, medical readiness, disaster preparedness plans, deployments, exercises, security, safety, mass casualty, antiterrorism, logistics, War Readiness Material (WRM), medical aircrew standardization/evaluation, supply services, public information services, vehicle control, and initiating supplements to existing regulations regarding unit requirements. Plays a key role in creating and executing unit policies.
Manages medical service personnel in planning, providing, and evaluating patient care activities and related training programs, both on the aircraft and on the ground. Organizes and directs administrative and operational duties. Coordinates with the Executive Management Team and participates in managing medical and operational services. Maintains functional control of enlisted medical service personnel, ensures effective use of manpower, materiel, and money, and coordinates clinical activities with medical and base agencies. Plans, directs, and implements AE procedures. Inspects activities and procedures, interprets findings, and recommends/implements corrective action. Assists the Executive Management Team with developing, interpreting, and evaluating regulations, policies, and procedures. Oversees and participates in the implementation of continual quality improvement plans and programs. Collects and analyzes data and manages the unit's Quality Improvement/Risk Management program.
Reviews and determines medical care, as related to aeromedical evacuation procedures, ensuring the highest level of care is provided. Conducts statistical analysis and identifies trends in core competencies, crew currencies, and proficiencies. Develops, consolidates, and compiles data, evaluates program effectiveness, prepares reports, and briefs Executive Management team at Squadron, Group, and Wing level, as well as higher headquarters. Recommends and implements actions and processes to enhance over all unit and personnel readiness, and/or to correct deficiencies in existing programs. Interprets directives and applies standards to various unrelated programs. Utilizing various methods and studies, evaluates command directed medical and flight programs and provides information on their effectiveness and status. Directs activities by assuring that work and program goals are being met and are consistent with higher headquarters policies and requirements. Advises on impact of policy changes on unit mission capabilities and operations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Military Grades: E3 - E6
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
2. 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.
3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
4. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
5. 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.
6. Wear of the military uniform is MANDATORY.
7. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
8. For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
9. Prior to appointment, an applicant's military medical record must indicate a completed and current medical physical, medical profile, and completed/cleared drug test
Qualifications
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period).
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience managing health services activities, including plans and operations, managed care, human resource management, logistics management, patient administration, budgetary and fiscal management, medical manpower, medical facility management, biometrics, medical recruiting, and aeromedical evacuation.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months military or civilian working experiences and knowledge of the basic principles and practices related to the management of health care delivery systems. Military or civilian working general clerical procedures; medical terminology; regulations, and directives; medical ethics; health records administration; principles of coding; and anatomy or physiology programs. Military or civilian experience at a novice competency level in one of the medical service core functions, which are prescribed as: Health facilities, health plan management, medical resources, health care information management and information technology, medical logistics, or medical readiness (including aeromedical evacuation. Military or civilian working experiences and knowledge in analyzing and recommending solutions to complicated problems. Experience in developing and implementing various policies and procedures used in the state medical programs. Experience in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel and public relations within a medical unit or medical activity.
If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager.
NOTES TO CANDIDATES:
a. Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted, i.e., a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor.
b. Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into, such as, but not limited to, military bearing, leadership, or ability to work with others (teamwork) in a military environment.
c. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. 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).
d. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources.
e. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
f. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement.
g. If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee, it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements.
Education
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.
No substitution of education for specialized experience.
Benefits
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12792020~
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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Next steps
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