HEALTH SYSTEMS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Clarification from the agency

The area of consideration for this position is CAT 1 (Areas 1-3) (NCANG). Applications will only be accepted from current military members of the North Carolina Air National Guard.

As a HEALTH SYSTEMS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), GS-0671-9, you will assist in planning, controlling, directing, organizing, and implementing all medical administrative, operational, training, and personnel activities designed to ensure medical readiness of the unit; manage medical service personnel in planning, providing, and evaluating patient care activities and related training programs, both on the aircraft and on the ground; review and determine medical care, as related to aeromedical evacuation procedures, ensuring the highest level of care is provided; establish and be responsible for on-the-job (OJT) training, the sustainment training program for enlisted personnel, proficiency training, and act as trainer and certifying official; perform as flight instructor/examiner to ensure operational readiness of medical specialists on actual and/or simulated aeromedical evacuation missions; manage, operate, maintain, interpret, and monitor the Air Force Operations Resource Management System (AFORMS) to ensure proper posting of training, requirements for training, effectiveness of the continuation training program, aircrew information at the squadron level; maintain currency as Crew Resource Management (CRM) instructor, ensure flying personnel are trained and actively integrating CRM principles in mission activity; document program effectiveness (e.g., situational awareness; how crew members communicate/interact); monitor, observe, and record medical crew activities prior to, during, and after in-flight missions; perform as a Charge Medical Technician or Medical Technician on large multi-engine transport aircraft during dedicated aeromedical or combined aeromedical/airlift missions; ensure patients, equipment, and supplies are secured prior to flight; develop, plan, implement, and administer training, disaster response, detailed mobility plans, emergency disaster plans, operations plans for AT and field training exercises, and other similar plans; compile reports of deficiencies and achievements of periodic inspections of unit activities; execute unit budget, to include preparation and monitoring expenditures, as well as establishment of long range requirements and current year shortfalls; may serve as the unit Resource Advisor; manage unit's medical and non-medical supply/equipment accounts and may be the equipment custodian for the unit; manage the unit deployment program; manage the unit Communications Security (COMSEC) program; schedule physical examinations and immunization of unit members and make necessary arrangements with the host medical facility for their accomplishment; train unit members in the performance of supervisory training duties; conduct public relations appearances and speaking programs in support of recruiting activities; assist the Senior Health System Technician in the recruiting program to ensure full manning of the unit; perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• 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.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trail period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• 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.

Qualifications

Military Grades: Enlisted (SSgt/E5 - SMSgt/E8)

Must be a nationally registered Emergency Medical Technician.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 12 months experience, education, or training which provided a working knowledge of missions, organizations, programs and requirements of health care delivery systems. Experience in analyzing and recommending solutions to complicated problems. Experience in developing and implementing various policies and procedures used in the state medical programs. Experience involving various administrative areas such as budget, personnel and public relations within a medical activity. Knowledge is mandatory in general clerical procedures; medical terminology, regulations, and directives; medical ethics; health records administration; principles of coding; and anatomy and physiology.

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. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

-- In-depth knowledge of altitude physiology and in-flight patient care requirements and procedures. In-depth knowledge of general management policies, principles, and procedures. Knowledge of the AE mission, organization, programs, requirements, and functions is necessary to understand the operational implications of functional element interrelationships and to plan, organize, and implement unit's programs and health care delivery, both in-flight and on the ground.

-- Ability to follow DOD, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), USAF, AMC, ANG, federal, state, and local instructions, directives, and guidelines.

-- In-depth knowledge of passenger/patient transport principles, associated equipment, and aircraft systems (mechanical restraint systems, cargo doors, ramps, hatches, seats, litters, litter rails, lighting, intercom, and aircraft electrical, power, and oxygen systems).

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

2. You may contact the positions POC before the closing date to request a review of your resume prior to submitting on USA Jobs.

3. Other supporting documents: Transcripts

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