Clarification from the agency

Area of Consideration 1: Current Title 5 and Title 32 permanent or indefinite employees of the Guam Army National Guard. Area of Consideration 2: All other applicants/areas.

1. Serves as the subject matter expert and advisor to the commander and staff on the brigade Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) program. Interprets policy and provides procedural guidance to the commander, staff members and individual military members. Keeps current on and ensures the implementation of regulations and directives. Develops guidelines and operational procedures to implement changes to policies and programs directed by higher headquarters. Researches and resolves the most difficult problems and questions, including those where guidance is only partially relevant or is incomplete. Accomplishes a variety of statistical data/reports, analyzes the information, identifies trends, and makes recommendations to assist in management decisions. Conducts staff visits and provides training, guidance and assistance to Soldiers at the Brigade and subordinate units.

2. Responsible for the organization's medical readiness programs. Monitors the status of health assessments within the organization and ensures appropriate scheduling and completion. Ensures the timely completion of and reviews LOD investigations. Provide technical guidance to subordinate unit administrative personnel in the preparation of formal and informal LOD investigations. Functions as a technical advisor to appointed investigating officers and subordinate commands on the completion of formal LOD investigations. Assists subordinate units in coordinating with civilian and military medical authorities for required supporting documentation. Provides technical guidance to subordinate unit personnel in the preparation and submission of incapacitation pay packets.

3. Responsible for collection, input, and management of medical readiness information for the Brigade/Group/Troop Command and subordinate units. Coordinates and ensures the timely and accurate input of data regarding physicals, dental, immunizations, HIV/DNA, and profiling into the automated medical records and management systems. Organizes and researches patient records, extract needed information, and review records for completeness, accuracy, and consistency within established guidelines.

4. Generates medical management information reports for the Brigade/Group/Troop Command and staff. Reviews subordinate units' records prior to submission to higher headquarters for quality and completion. Reviews, analyzes, and makes recommendations for assessing and meeting the unit's medical and dental readiness requirements. Provides detailed information regarding the processes and procedures needed to develop action plans to increase medical readiness.

5. Develops and provides IMR reports to subordinate units to support the scheduling of annual medical readiness requirements. Consolidates and forwards subordinate units' requests for funding and medical resources, both military and civilian, to accomplish annual and recurring medical readiness requirements.

6. Reviews, validates, and forwards requests for temporary and/or permanent medical actions to include profile determination and medical boards (e.g. fitness for duty evaluation (FFDE), military occupational skills/medical retention board (MMRB), medical evaluation board/physical evaluation board (MEB/PEB)). Prepares, reviews, schedules, monitors, and submits line of duty investigations and packets for required medical review and/or action.

7. Monitors the execution of all medical readiness events (military and civilian) to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations and that required documentation is submitted to facilitate payment.

8. Monitors the posting of updated information derived from annual and recurring medical requirements (e.g. periodic health assessments (PHA), required immunizations, dental exams, physicals exams, profiling requirements) and other directed medical readiness requirements. Ensures subordinate elements comply with directed follow-up actions (i.e. sprint hearing test, over 40 cardiovascular screenings, additional blood draw, etc).

9. Is the subject matter expert for continuing education/certification requirements for enlisted medical personnel and combat lifesavers. Maintains records and analyzes data from the medical occupational data system (MODS). Provides reports identifying enlisted medical personnel sustainment training requirements to the training specialist. Provides assistance and guidance to subordinate units on medical records management. Maintains consolidated reports regarding the status of sustainment training and qualification of all medical personnel.

10. As a member of the command readiness inspection team, collects data and/or information used in the evaluation of individual medical readiness. Consolidates medical data for the preparation of the organizational readiness report.

11. Performs 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.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

MILITARY GRADES:
Enlisted: E1 - E7

COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS:
Enlisted: 68 Series

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the ability to perform technical or administrative support work related to medical readiness, medical records management, or healthcare support functions. Experience must demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology, medical readiness procedures, automated medical management systems, and the ability to interpret and apply applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. Specialized experience may include maintaining and reviewing medical records, tracking medical readiness data, coordinating medical actions, preparing reports, and providing technical guidance to personnel regarding medical readiness requirements and processes.

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):

1. Knowledge of medical readiness programs, medical administrative procedures, and applicable regulations, policies, and guidance sufficient to manage and monitor individual medical readiness requirements.
2. Knowledge of medical terminology, medical records management procedures, and automated medical management systems sufficient to collect, review, maintain, and analyze medical readiness information and documentation.
3. Ability to interpret, apply, and explain regulations, policies, and procedures related to medical readiness, line of duty actions, profiling requirements, and medical administrative processes.
4. Ability to analyze data, identify discrepancies or trends, prepare reports, and provide recommendations to leadership regarding medical readiness and compliance requirements.
5. Ability to communicate effectively and establish professional working relationships with commanders, staff, medical personnel, and subordinate units while providing technical guidance, assistance, and training on medical readiness programs and procedures.

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

1. Your resume showing: (MANDATORY)
   • Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
   • Relevant work experience-include the employer's name and job title.
   • Hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment
   • Pay Plan, Occupational Series, and Grade (if applicable)
   • Duties performed.
   • Note: Resume are limited to two (2) pages. Only the first two pages of the submitted resume will be reviewed and considered for qualification and rating purposes.
2. OF 306 Declaration for Federal Employment. (MANDATORY)
3. Current Soldier Record Brief or Soldier Talent Profile dated on or after the issue date of this announcement. (MANDATORY)
4. Letter of Recommendation from first line Military supervisor dated on or after the issue date of this announcement. (MANDATORY)
5. Letter of Recommendation from Commander dated on or after the issue date of this announcement. (MANDATORY)
6. Transcripts, if applicable. College/Vocational school transcripts MUST be submitted in order to receive credit for education.
7. Miscellaneous Items (i.e. Certifications), if applicable.
8. SF-50 (Current or Former Federal Employees), if applicable.
9. DD 214-Member copy, if applicable.

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