Health Technician (TITLE 5) Job in Draper, UT

Vacancy No. UT-24-299-AR-12600308 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $49,025.00 to $63,733.00 Grade 7 to 7
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/4/2024 Close Date 11/11/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Draper, UT


Summary

This National Guard position is for a Health Technician (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5606000 and is part of the G1 - MSD located in Draper, with the Utah National Guard.

This vacancy is opened to the public.

The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is LTC Penny McCarthy.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 5 excepted position. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process. This vacancy is opened to the public. This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program and Veterans Preference.

Duties

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

As a Health Technician (TITLE 5), GS-0640-7, you will:

  • Serves as the subject matter expert on Individual Medical Readiness (IMR).
  • Responsible for collection, input, and management of medical readinessinformation for the Battalion/Squadron 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.
  • Requires the ability to organize and research patientrecords, extract needed information, and review records for completeness, accuracy, and consistency within established guidelines.
  • Generates medicalmanagement information reports for the Battalion/Squadron and staff.
  • 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.
  • Develops and provides regular/recurring IMR reports to subordinate units to support the scheduling of annual medical readiness requirements. .
  • 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)).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Provides reports identifying enlisted medical personnel sustainment training requirements to the training specialist.
  • As a member of the command readiness inspection team, collects data and/or information used in the evaluation of individual medical readiness.
  • Adheres to and provides guidance to subordinate units concerning regulations, policies, directives, and standards pursuant to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule and the release of medical information/records.
  • Advises the Battalion/Squadron staff on manual and automated medical record management programs relative to documentation, regulations, directives, and organizational readiness reporting requirements.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position..
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
  • Must maintain HIPAA certification.
  • Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
  • May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
  • 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.
  • This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
  • This position is eligible to be in the union: Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 1776.
  • Position may be telework eligible after completion of probationary period based on the needs of the organization.

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

Specialized Experience:
Have 1 year as a GS-0640-5? *Must submit SF 50 to verify*

OR have experience that equipped yourself with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
  • Knowledge of a standardized body of laws, regulations, and procedures to provide regulatory guidance and recommendations to the Battalion/Squadron and subordinate personnel in the area of medical readiness and standards of fitness.
  • Knowledge of procedures for requesting military and civilian medical support resources to coordinate, execute, and update required documentation that supports individual medical readiness.
  • In-depth knowledge of the automated medical records and management system to provide guidance and instruction to Battalion/Squadron and subordinate units for the timely and accurate input of data.
  • Practical knowledge to retrieve and/or query data to develop reports essential to support the command's medical readiness requirements.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, medical procedures, civilian medical coding, and other medical requirements sufficient to analyze available data, identify trends and shortfalls, and provide recommendations for improvement actions.
  • Knowledge of the regulations, policies, and procedures that apply to the physical evaluation system (fitness for duty evaluation, military occupational skills/medical retention board (MMRB), medical evaluation board/physical evaluation board (MEB/PEB)) to facilitate timely and accurate adjudication of medical board actions.
  • Broad knowledge of automated medical occupational data systems utilized to manage, report, and track medical qualifications and certifications.
  • Knowledge of military and civilian continuing education requirements to obtain and maintain military medical qualifications.
  • Knowledge of medical readiness indicators sufficient to assist in conducting subordinate unit inspections and assistance visits.
  • Knowledge of the organizational readiness reporting process.
  • Knowledge of administrative regulations sufficient to assist with organizational mail, file systems, and publications. Ability to use automated or manual systems in the preparation of reports and correspondence required by the organization.
OR education see below-

Education

Substitute for specialized experience -
Have at least 1 full year of graduate education.

**You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.**
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.govOR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials.
More information may be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire.

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.

Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:

1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.

If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.

Required Documents

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

1. Resume: resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicants name and contact information.

2. Other supporting documents:

  • Applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.
  • Must provide transcripts for education requirements if applicable.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

3. Other supporting documents: VET Preference documents if you possess them (DD214, Disability Letter, SF15)

Veterans Preference Information: Veterans' preference is not the same thing as being considered a veteran, there is a list of qualifying criteria that can be found at the following link:
OPM Guide: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/

Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation.
Note: Any Alterations in the shaded areas render the DD-214 void.

Acceptable documentation may be:
  • If claiming TP: You must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or discharge from Active Duty". The DD 214 must reflect dates of service, Character of Service as Honorable or under honorable conditions, and an authorized campaign medal.
  • If claiming CP or CPS: You must submit a copy of your DD Form 214 and a Disability Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The DD 214 must reflect dates of service, and Character of Service as Honorable, or under Honorable conditions. The Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs must reflect your disability rating (0 to 100%) for preference eligibility. (You may obtain one by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center, or online at VA.gov. You will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference".)
  • If claiming XP: You must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, and a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting 100% disability for preference eligibility. You will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference". Note: preference is not awarded if the veteran is living and is qualified for Federal Employment.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Shaun Harris
Address
UT G1
12953 S Minuteman Dr
Draper, UT 84020
US
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Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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