Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is
in this document.
Specialized Experience:
Specialized experience is defined as performing a wide range of complex ultrasound examinations, with a primary focus on obstetric, fetal, and gynecologic patients. This includes assisting physicians in the diagnosis and management of structural and functional abnormalities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-07.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
License/Certification: For this position a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers License for Obstetrics and Gynecology is required. RDMS Fetal Echocardiography certification is preferred.