Provides aerospace medical care to flyers, missile crews, and others with special standards of medical qualifications and maintains the ability to provide mission support with senior leaders as necessary.

Serves as the Primary Care Provider providing comprehensive outpatient care to military members serving as aircrew or in special duty occupations and their family members with care, ranging from newborn to geriatric age, presenting with complex and interdependent acute and chronic conditions.

Provides clinical and administrative leadership to the Special Missions Auxilliary Clinic Primary Care Manager (PCM) team.

Serves as a member of the professional medical staff, and complies with hospital/clinic plans and policies to meet AAAHC or TJC requirements.

Participate in local disaster training exercises as directed by the Special Missions Auxiliary Clinic Director or Medical Group Commander; responds to real-world disaster situations.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• At a minimum, qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management for the 0602 occupational series must be met.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Board Certification by the American Board of Medicine in in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine or equivalent is required
• Experience in Flight Medicine is important to the successful completion of assigned duties, for Family Practice, at least two years’ experience in Flight Medicine is preferred
• Must possess and maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Must obtain any required Advanced Life Support training, such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and ...Cont'd
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within six months of assignment to this position. as required by the Air Force and MTF policy
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position is included in the MDG Employee Health Program and the Tuberculosis (TB) Surveillance examination program
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic ...Cont'd
• short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety
• Completion of appropriate clinical and administrative duties may involve “after hours” care or work in addition to regular clinic hours
• The position has been identified as having “regular contact with children”, requiring a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check to be completed on any person selected for the position
• Physical is required. Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and ...Cont'd
• continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs
• Employee may be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, and Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GP-0602 series.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. NOTE: You must submit a copy of Transcripts and License.

WITH

LICENSURE: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. NOTE: You must submit a copy of Transcripts and License.

WITH

GRADUATE TRAINING: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training. For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada.

AND

EDUCATION: 5 years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training. NOTE: You must submit a copy of Transcripts and License.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge applying concepts, principles, and methodologies pertaining to Aerospace and Occupational, Medicine, and Primary Care Medicine to serve as a recognized board-certified expert in medical evaluations, diagnostic treatment, and follow-up military members serving as aircrew or in special duty occupations. Knowledge of medical practice standards, current peer and scientific evidence based practices, disease management and clinical decision making principles, universal infection control guidelines and standards, the community resource system, and administrative requirements to direct management of a full range of primary and health care services to include aerospace medical care, ambulatory surgical procedures, patient/family education, preventive counseling, referral to other facilities and coordination of care. Knowledge of DoD guidelines governing the duties and physical standards for aviators, special duty operators, and continued military services.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of Family Medicine practices, principles, and theories to carry full responsibility for medical care of a wide range of illnesses and injuries. Must also be experienced in military Flight Medicine and Occupational Medical practices.

2. Knowledge of clinical decision making principles, population base management strategies, and principles of disease management through the use of clinical path guidelines and the community resource/referral system.

3. Knowledge of the DoD and U.S. Air Force Instructions (AFI) governing the duties and physical standards for aviators, special duty operators, and continued military services, to include but not limited to DODI 6130.03, AFI 48-123, USAF Aerospace Medicine Waiver Guide, USAF Aerospace Medicine Approved Medications handout, and the equivalent Army/Navy regulations.

4. Knowledge of universal infection control guidelines and practices and accrediting agencies' (e.g., AAAHC, TJC) medical practice standards.

5. Skill in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions, to include but not limited to diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, asthma, arthritis, cancer, extremity injuries, and psychiatric psychological disorders.

6. Ability to guide, train, and mentor other physicians, paraprofessionals, clinical nurses, and ancillary support staff. Ability to travel and lift up to 40 pounds of necessary travel support equipment.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

1. Online Application: Questionnaire
2. Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
4. Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15 form.
5. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
6. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

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